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  • The Cautious Traveller's Guide to The Wastelands

    THE INSTANT SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

    von Sarah Brooks …
    The breathtaking historical fantasy set onboard the Great Trans-Siberian Express**'**Imagine a crossover between Murder on the Orient Express, Game of Thrones and Paradise Lost . . . Brooks has serious talent' SUNDAY TIMES'I was completely transported by this book . . . I urge everybody to pick up a copy' STUART TURTON'Breathtaking . . .... … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 5,99

  • The Last Train to Zona Verde

    Overland from Cape Town to Angola

    von Paul Theroux …
    The Last Train to Zona Verde is an ode to the last African journey of Paul Theroux.'Happy again, back in the kingdom of light,' writes Paul Theroux as he sets out on a new journey though the continent he knows and loves best.Having travelled down the right-hand side of Africa in Dark Star Safari, he sets out this time from Cape Town, heading northwards in a new direction, up the left-hand side, … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 9,49

  • On The Slow Train

    Twelve Great British Railway Journeys

    von Michael Williams …
    This beautifully-packaged book will take the reader on the slow train to another era when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next, the journey meaning nothing but time lost in crowded carriages, condemned by broken timetables. On the Slow Train will reconnect with that long-missed need to lift our heads from the daily grind and reflect that there are still places in Britain … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 9,49

  • Die Erfindung der Eisenbahn

    Reise, Transport und Verbindung

    von Lutz Spilker …
    Als die ersten Lokomotiven dampfend über frisch verlegte Schienen rollten, begann eine neue Zeitrechnung. Die Eisenbahn veränderte nicht nur die Art, wie Menschen sich fortbewegten, sondern auch, wie sie Raum, Arbeit und Geschwindigkeit begriffen. Aus Dampf und Stahl entstand ein System, das die Welt verdichtete – Städte rückten zusammen, Landschaften wurden durchmessen, Entfernungen verloren … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 1,99

  • British Railways in the 1970s and ’80s

    von Greg Morse …
    Serien Buch 753 - Shire Library
    For British Rail, the 1970s was a time of contrasts, when bad jokes about sandwiches and pork pies often belied real achievements, like increasing computerisation and the arrival of the high-speed Inter-City 125s.But while television advertisements told of an 'Age of the Train', Monday morning misery continued for many, the commuter experience steadily worsening as rolling stock aged and grew ever … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 8,24

  • Italian Ways: On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo

    On and Off the Rails from Milan to Palermo

    von Tim Parks …
    The best-selling author of Italian Neighbors returns with a wry and revealing portrait of Italian life—by riding its trains.Tim Parks’s books on Italy have been hailed as "so vivid, so packed with delectable details, [they] serve as a more than decent substitute for the real thing" (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Now, in his first Italian travelogue in a decade, he delivers a charming and funny … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 11,32

  • On the Slow Train Again

    von Michael Williams …
    Michael Williams has spent the past year travelling along the fascinating rail byways of Britain for this new collection of journeys. Here is the 'train to the end of the world' running for more than four splendid hours through lake, loch and moorland from Inverness to Wick, the most northerly town in Britain. He discovers a perfect country branch line in London's commuterland, and travels on one … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,99

  • Felix the Railway Cat

    von Kate Moore …
    **THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER - AS SEEN ON THE ONE SHOW**It will make you laugh and it will make you cry: Felix The Railway Cat is the extraordinary tale of a close-knit community and its amazing bond with a very special cat.'The global sensation' Daily TelegraphWhen Felix arrived at Yorkshire's Huddersfield Train Station as an eight-week-old kitten, no one knew just how important this little ball … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 6,99

  • Railways of the British Empire: Africa

    von Colin Alexander, Alon Siton …
    Long before Brexit, the Common Market and even the Commonwealth, Britannia truly did rule the waves. Perhaps more unsung is the fact that she also ruled the rails over much of the world, for Britain’s engineers effectively exported the Industrial Revolution and specifically the railway around the globe. This was especially true in that forerunner of the Commonwealth, the British Empire. In those … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 13,19

  • The Trent and Mersey Canal

    A History

    von Ray Shill …
    The Trent and Mersey Canal first came into use in 1777. A vital transport link for the industries of the midlands - indeed Josiah Wedgewood of the pottery was an early supporter - it carried coal, ironstone, limestone merchandise, pottery and salt. Despite the arrival of the railways and subsequently motorways, the carriage of freight continued up until 1970. After inevitable decline, various … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 17,26

  • Glasgow Blue Trains

    Class 303 and Class 311 EMUs

    von Colin J. Howat …
    These units were used by British Rail from the start of electrification in Glasgow in 1960. Initially the units worked between Helensburgh Central and Airdrie and various branch lines on the North Clyde area. They were later introduced to the South Clyde area in 1962, working from Glasgow Central to various destinations. This book covers both classes from the BR era through to privatisation and … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 13,19

  • Peculiaridades del Oeste cordobés

    von María del Carmen Marietán, Andrea Armesto, Juan Carlos Vejo, Juan Carlos Vejo …
    Este libro parte de una perspectiva local para abrirse paso, después, al análisis regional de un ámbito poco conocido en el país, el Oeste cordobés. Las reflexiones se inician desde la habitabilidad del espacio por parte de descendientes de pueblos originarios y conquistadores hasta alcanzar las transformaciones promovidas ante el arribo del ferrocarril. Un tema no menor ya que éste revolucionó el … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 10,99

  • The Railroad Photography of Lucius Beebe and Charles Clegg

    von Tony Reevy …
    Serien series Railroads Past and Present
    Bon vivant, railroad historian, photographer, pioneering food critic, chronicler of New York's café society, and noted newspaperman, Lucius Beebe (1902–1966) was an American original. In 1938, with the publication of High Iron: A Book of Trains, he transformed the world of railroad-subject photography forever by inventing the railroad picture book genre. In 1940, he met creative and life partner … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 17,81

  • Class 70 Locomotives

    von John Jackson …
    In late 2007 Freightliner placed its order for twenty Class 70 locomotives. General Electric (GE) commenced building these locomotives at its plant in Pennsylvania, USA, culminating in the delivery of the first two locos in late 2009. Further deliveries followed in order to create an initial pool of twenty for Freightliner. One example of the class, No. 70012, was damaged during unloading at … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,20

  • Rails in Rochester and Monroe County

    von Richard "Dick" Chait …
    Serien series Images of Rail
    From photography to farming and from medicine to music, Rochester and the county in which it resides, Monroe County, are known throughout the world. This book brings to life the role that rail transportation had in developing an economy that made these contributions possible. By 1900, some of the county's biggest railroads had been drawn to the Rochester and Monroe County markets. They attracted … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 11,16

  • Class 87 Locomotives

    von Andrew Cole …
    Serien series Class Locomotives
    When British Rail decided to electrify the West Coast Main Line north of Crewe towards Scotland, a new class of electric locomotive was needed to work these services. Thirty-six members of Class 87 were built at Crewe Works from 1973 onwards and were an instant success. The first thirty-five members were standard locomotives; however, the final member was fitted with an experimental thyristor … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,20

  • Female Railway Workers in World War II

    von Susan Major …
    During World War II women took on railway roles which were completely new to females. They worked as porters and guards, on the permanent way, and in maintenance and workshop operations. In this book Susan Major features the voices of women talking about their wartime railway experiences, using interviews by the Friends of the National Railway Museum. Many were working in 'men's jobs', or working … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 15,83

  • Quest for Speed

    an Illustrated History of High-Speed Trains from Rocket to Bullet and Beyond

    von Derek Hayes …
    A visual history of high-speed trainsHop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.This is a journey through time and throughout the world, … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 20,99

  • Railroads of Pennsylvania

    von Lorett Treese …
    Regional histories of the great railroads. Rail stories of the people and events that shaped history. Includes Rails to Trails paths, tourist attractions, and more. … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 13,21

  • When Trains Ruled the Rockies

    My Life at the Banff Railway Station

    von Terry Gainer …
    When Trains Ruled the Rockies is a personal history of the Banff train station from 1948 through 1962.Drawn from Terry Gainer’s personal memories and experiences from his years living and working at the legendary Banff Railway Station, this entertaining memoir and important historical record beckons the reader into the golden age of railway travel in the mountains of western Canada.Complete with a … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 8,35

  • The Charleston & Hamburg

    A South Carolina Railroad and an American Legacy

    von Thomas Fetters …
    Many claim that the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad was the first in the United States, but in reality the Charleston &Hamburg was the first to provide regular service to passengers when it opened its doors in Charleston, South Carolina, on Christmas Day 1830. It would ultimately carry people and goods from the Lowcountry to what is now north Augusta. This volume by historian Thomas Fetters presents a … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 12,31

  • Harvey Houses of Texas

    Historic Hospitality from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle

    von Rosa Walston Latimer …
    Serien series Landmarks
    On the eve of the twentieth century, small-town Texas was still wild country lacking in the commodities and cultural centers of larger cities. This changed, however, with the arrival of the Santa Fe rail line, followed quickly by the Harvey House. Established in Kansas by English immigrant Fred Harvey, Harvey Houses could be found throughout the Southwest and adjoined local depots in sixteen Texas … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 11,16

  • Joseph Brown and His Civil War Ironclads

    The USS Chillicothe, Indianola and Tuscumbia

    von Myron J. Smith, , Jr. …
    A Scottish immigrant to Illinois, Joseph Brown made his pre-Civil War fortune as a miller and steamboat captain who dabbled in riverboat design and the politics of small towns. When war erupted, he used his connections (including a friendship with Abraham Lincoln) to obtain contracts to build three ironclad gunboats for the U.S. War Department--the Chillicothe, Indianola and Tuscumbia. Often … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 19,79

  • Journey's End: The Vanishing Steam Era Around the World

    von Gordon Edgar …
    As a conclusion to his popular series of industrial railways in the regions around the UK, as well two volumes examining steam locomotives at work in industry around the world, here Gordon Edgar looks at the vanishing steam era worldwide. In the main, this book covers the last quarter of a century, both on main and secondary railway lines and in industry, in countries such as China, Myanmar, … Lesen Sie mehr

    € 15,83