This book covers different aspects of rail travel, like high speed passenger services, freight, industrial, underground and armoured World War 2 trains, with colour or black & white photos on each page.
In its contents it covers: 1. The Evolution of the Locomotives. 2. From Early Oddities to High Tech Wonders. 3. Great Builders. 4. Great Railway Journeys. 5. Shaped for Speed. 6. Built for Heavy Haulage. 7. Diesel and Electric Traction. 8. Railways in the Industrial Revolution. 9. The Railway's Role in Wartime. 10. Railway Disasters. 11. Why Steam Disappeared. 12. Railway Preservation. 13. The Revolution in Light Rail. 14. The Railway's Role in the Modern World.
This book gives a detailed comprehensive overview of the world's history of railways including the UK. Although it was published in 2008 (first edition, 1998) it still remains to be a must for rail enthusiasts all over the world.
Personal Reflection: I have found this book to be interesting particularly (for me) the chapters on Great Builders, Great Railway Journeys, The Railway's Role in Wartime, The Revolution in Light Rail and the Railway's Role in the Modern World. I would certainly recommend this book to rail enthusiasts, who enjoy history. It is currently being retailed on Amazon.
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