Trains & railways: general interest
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Trains & railways: general interest
Hardcover. With more than 100 photographs, this book illustrates the parallel histories of railroads and photography - from a photograph of George Stephenson's locomotion, to powerful images from the American Civil War, to a mid-20th-century photograph of a train roaring by a drive-in movie theatre. Num Pages: 164 pages, 23 colour illustrations, 107 duotones. BIC Classification: AJC; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 215 x 280 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1179.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Getty Trust Publications United States
- Number of pages
- 164
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780892367269
- ISBN
- 9780892367269
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 66.25
€ 66.25
Paperback. The Great Western's last year Num Pages: 240 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 156 x 16. Weight in Grams: 526.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 224
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752465326
- ISBN
- 9780752465326
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.53
€ 36.53
Paperback. Spans the history of the route from the opening in 1840 until 1965, when British Rail withdrew all the local passenger services between Didcot and Swindon and all the intermediate stations were closed. Num Pages: 160 pages, 200 black and white photographs 37 diagrams of the track layouts. BIC Classification: 1DBKESF; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 247 x 190 x 10. Weight in Grams: 462.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847978714
- ISBN
- 9781847978714
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 36.07
€ 36.07
Paperback. Lincolnshire is a largely rural county, which was reflected in the early history of the railway lines. This book explores the history of the railways in Lincolnshire, starting with the very early days when it was expected that Lincoln would be on a main line to the north, only to lose out to what we now know as the East Coast Main Line. Num Pages: 160 pages, 150 colour photographs 60 black & white photographs 17 Maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 246 x 189 x 11. Weight in Grams: 450.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 160
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785000829
- ISBN
- 9781785000829
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.99€ 20.01
€ 21.99
€ 20.01
Paperback. Two railway lines cross the border between England and Scotland today, one on the east coast and the other on the west. But, once there were another five lines converging on the border. What happened to them? This illustrated book chronicles the history of those forgotten railway lines. Num Pages: 192 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; 1DBKS; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 157 x 235 x 14. Weight in Grams: 300.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Number of pages
- 192
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752436661
- ISBN
- 9780752436661
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 21.36
€ 21.36
Paperback. Provides a record of the last operational mechanical signalling and infrastructure on Britain's railway network as it was applied to the former Great Western Railway. This book also includes a comprehensive explanation of what mechanical signalling is and how it works. Num Pages: 192 pages, 430 colour images 17 maps & diagrams. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 189 x 13. Weight in Grams: 390.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press UK
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847979490
- ISBN
- 9781847979490
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.10
€ 25.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. Illustrated with over 400 contemporary images and with detailed information form a 2003-2014 survey, this book is suitable for anyone with an interest in the traditional signalling systems of railways in Britain. Num Pages: 192 pages, 400 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 246 x 13. Weight in Grams: 548.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785000256
- ISBN
- 9781785000256
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.10
€ 25.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. Allen Jackson explores signalling along the GER, formerly part of the LNER. Series: Signalling and Signal Boxes. Num Pages: 96 pages, 130. BIC Classification: 1DBKEAN; 1DBKEAS; 1DBKESL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445667522
- ISBN
- 9781445667522
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. For over 150 years Britain's railways have relied on a system of semaphore signalling, but by 2020, all semaphore signals and lineside signal boxes will be gone. This book provides a pictorial record of the last operational signalling and infrastructure on Britain's railway network, as it applied to the former London, Midland and Scottish Railway. Num Pages: 192 pages, 400 colour photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 248 x 190 x 14. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Publisher
- The Crowood Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781785000720
- ISBN
- 9781785000720
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 25.99€ 23.10
€ 25.99
€ 23.10
Paperback. A lavishly illustrated look at signalling in the GNR region, formerly part of the LNER. Series: Signalling and Signal Boxes. Num Pages: 96 pages, 130. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445667461
- ISBN
- 9781445667461
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. The Thames has a long history. This illustrated guide traces the history of its crossing places, and relates their origins to local use and that of long-distance traders. It presents a snapshot of life as our immigrant ancestors saw it. Num Pages: 160 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1DBKE; WGF; WQH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 358.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752446936
- ISBN
- 9780752446936
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 18.32
€ 18.32
Paperback. Andrew Cole looks at a titan of Britain's railways. Series: Class Locomotives. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 166 x 9. Weight in Grams: 306.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Edition
- UK ed.
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445662084
- ISBN
- 9781445662084
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. Andrew Cole explores traction around the West Midlands. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEMW; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 165. .
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445664590
- ISBN
- 9781445664590
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. Andrew Cole's pictorial account of Class 58 locos. Series: Class Locomotives. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 165 x 10. Weight in Grams: 294.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445662121
- ISBN
- 9781445662121
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 26.04
€ 26.04
Paperback. Andrew Cole explores the traction of France. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DDF; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 166 x 233 x 11. Weight in Grams: 272.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2017
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445666174
- ISBN
- 9781445666174
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 46.84
€ 46.84
Paperback. The London Underground is a pioneer and an institution. The first underground railway in the world, and incorporating the first ever deep tunnel 'tube' lines too, it is at the heart of London life. This book focuses on the interesting and quirky aspects of the subject. Series: Shire Library. Num Pages: 72 pages, Illustrations (chiefly col.). BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 151 x 211 x 5. Weight in Grams: 166. New.
- Publisher
- Shire Publications Ltd
- Number of pages
- 72
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- 9780747812289
- ISBN
- 9780747812289
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 8.89
€ 8.89
Paperback. Why is the Victoria Line so hot? What is an Electrical Multiple Unit? Is it really possible to ride from King's Cross to King's Cross on the Circle line? This book offers an informative history of everything you need to know about the Tube. Num Pages: 320 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKESL; HBJD1; HBTB; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 133 x 20. Weight in Grams: 262.
- Publisher
- Profile Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781846684784
- ISBN
- 9781846684784
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 14.99€ 12.26
€ 14.99
€ 12.26
Paperback. The history of the Festniog Railway from 1950 Num Pages: 128 pages, 200ill. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 234 x 167 x 10. Weight in Grams: 314.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752423975
- ISBN
- 9780752423975
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 32.56
€ 32.56
Paperback. One of the joys of the Welsh narrow gauge is its sheer variety and apparent antiquity. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this title takes the reader on a nostalgic journey through North Wales, revisiting the diversity and charm of the Welsh narrow gauge railways and showing how they have changed in the last years. Num Pages: 128 pages, 200 b&w illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBKWN; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 236 x 164 x 8. Weight in Grams: 312.
- Publisher
- The History Press Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 128
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780752427881
- ISBN
- 9780752427881
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 16.30
€ 16.30
Paperback. This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Swindon Works have changed and developed since the 1940s. Series: Through Time. Num Pages: 96 pages, 180. BIC Classification: 1DBKEWW; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 235 x 164 x 9. Weight in Grams: 276.
- Publisher
- Amberley Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2015
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781445642611
- ISBN
- 9781445642611
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 27.57
€ 27.57