American Passenger Trains and Locomotives Illustrated

American Passenger Trains and Locomotives Illustrated

Author: Mark Wegman

Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)

Published: 2008-11-17

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9780760334751

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A lavishly illustrated look at the glory years of travel by rail, with over 160 profiles, front and top views, and interior layouts depicting three dozen of the nation’s most celebrated trains of the golden age.


The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World

The Illustrated Directory of Trains of the World

Author: Brian Hollingsworth

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780760308912

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Whether you're a steam buff or your interest lies in the modern railways of today, you'll treasure this incredibly compact volume filled with over 150 interestingly written chronological entries, from the 1830s to the present day. This highly illustrated reference contains technical specs, design development and service information, plus a complete history of international passenger and freight locomotive evolution.


All Aboard Trains

All Aboard Trains

Author: Deborah Harding

Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Published: 1989-03-15

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 9780448191119

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Freight trains, passenger trains, and super-speed trains—they're all here in this colorful collection, filled with easy-to-read facts and realistic pictures, just right for young train lovers.


Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives

Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives

Author: P. Ransome-Wallis

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2013-04-10

Total Pages: 518

ISBN-13: 0486142760

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Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.


Railroads Across North America

Railroads Across North America

Author: Claude Wiatrowski

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2007-09-15

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13: 161060136X

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From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.


The Great Book of Trains

The Great Book of Trains

Author: Brian Hollingsworth

Publisher: Crestline Publishing Company

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780760311936

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Illustrations and descriptions of more than 300 locomotives from the early steam pioneers of the 1830s to modern electric and diesel locomotives and proposed locomotives for the 1990s and beyond.