The Illustrated Book of Steam and Rail

Stock Code:
BAE5605
Price:
$25.00

Description

The Illustrated Book of Steam and Rail by Colin Garratt and Max Wade-Matthews.'The history and development of the train and an evocative guide to the world's great train journeys. Over 1,500 photographs of locomotives from around the world. A definitive history of locomotive technology, from the great steam engines of the 1930s to the electronic speed trains of the present day. The book is packed with information about development of the train, plus detailed specifications boxes for over 100 locomotive designs. With fascinating accounts of 95 of the world's most exciting railway journeys, including such departure points and destinations a Boston, Venice, Pretoria, the Khyber Pass, Darjeeling, Fuji, Sydney, Edinburgh and many more.' The dust jacket has light general wear and the book remains tight and bright.

Details

  • Author:
    Garratt, Colin & Max Wade-Matthews
  • Book Condition:
    Good Plus
  • Publisher:
    Hermes House Publishing
  • Edition:
    Reprint
  • Jacket Condition:
    Good
  • Binding:
    Hard Cover
  • Location:
    Railways2
  • ISBN:
    1843092638
  • Size:
    4to
  • Pages:
    512
  • Publish Date:
    2001
Stock Level:
1 In Stock
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