On The Slow Train
On The Slow Train

Author: Michael Williams

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2010-04-01

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1409050890

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'A trip back in time' DAILY TELEGRAPH A love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia. ______________________________ Get ready to board the slow train to another era, to a time when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next. On the Slow Train will reconnect you with that long-missed need for escape, and reminds us to lift our heads from the daily grind and remember that there are still places in Britain where we can take the time to stop and stare. This book is a paean to another age: before milk churns, train porters and cats on seats were replaced by security announcements and Burger King wrappers. These 12 spectacular journeys will help free us from what Baudelaire denounced as 'the horrible burden of time.' ___________________________________ 'Captivating' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Deep in our soul, the railways represent an idyll that we love' INDEPENDENT 'A magical world, barely changed since the golden age of rail' DAILY MAIL 'Superb' RAILYWAY MAGAZINE 'Memory lane . . . An intriguing social snapshot' HERITAGE RAILWAY

Great Railway Journeys of Europe
Great Railway Journeys of Europe

Author: Insight Guides

Publisher: Langenscheidt Publishers

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 412

ISBN-13: 9781585732630

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Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

For the Love of Trains
For the Love of Trains

Author: Ray Hamilton

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2018-05-10

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1786856905

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More than just a means of transport, trains connect communities, evoke memories and promise adventures galore. This fact-packed miscellany tracks their development from the earliest locomotives to today’s superfast trains, stopping off along the way to explore great railway journeys, iconic stations and memorable depictions in the arts.

Trains
Trains

Author: Ray Hamilton

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2015-06-11

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1783725508

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Whether you pine for the romantic age of the steam engine, thrill at the speeds of today’s superfast trains, this book offers a fantastic, whistle-stop tour of train travel.

Time Out Great Train Journeys of the World
Time Out Great Train Journeys of the World

Author: Editors of Time Out

Publisher: Time Out Guides

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1846701511

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Time Out Great Train Journeys is a selection of forty of the world's best train journeys, from nostalgic steam lines to state of the art high-speed locomotives. Beautifully illustrated and written with passion, it will appeal to dyed-in-the-wool enthusiasts, but also reaches out to a new generation of train travellers, both actual and armchair.