Trains and railways: general interest Books
Amberley Publishing Winter Railroading
Book SynopsisExplore these stunning original photographs celebrating the beauty of the railways in winter landscapes.
£14.39
Rydon Publishing Underground Railways of the World
Book SynopsisOver 200 underground railways are in service or under construction around the world. Many although of great importance to their cities and passengers are otherwise unremarkable, however others have fascinating stories to tell. With unique histories, unusual circumstances around their construction, unbelievable technical challenges to overcome, beautiful architecture and a whole host of colourful personalities this enthralling collection has it all. The first underground railway opened in London in 1863, with numerous major cities following, and since the year 2,000 an explosion in new systems with over 30 metros opening in China alone! From the Budapest World Heritage site, to the longest and busiest in Beijing; from the stunning architecture of Moscow to the mysterious Pyongyang Metro; from the Buenos Aires Subte the first in Latin America and the Spanish-speaking world to the forthcoming Crossrail in London and the City Rail Link, the first in New Zealand.Table of Contents Introduction 06 Auckland: The City Rail Link 08 Australia 11 Beijing Subway 14 Berlin U-Bahn 18 Budapest Metro 23 Buenos Aires Underground: Subte 27 Chicago 'L' 30 London Underground 35 Crossrail 69 Madrid Metro 74 Mexico City Metro 79 Moscow Metro 82 New York Subway 94 Paris Métro 107 St Petersburg Metro 119 Pyongyang Metro 123 Shanghai Metro 127 Stockholm Metro 130 Vienna U-Bahn 136 The Rest of the World 140 Index 142
£8.99
Octopus Publishing Group Slow Trains Around Spain: A 3,000-Mile Adventure
Book SynopsisBetween soaring mountains, across arid deserts, parched plains and valleys of fruit orchards and olive groves, down glittering coastlines and along viaducts towering above plunging ravines... there is no better way to see Spain than by train.Rail enthusiast Tom Chesshyre, author of Slow Trains to Venice, Ticket to Ride and Tales from the Fast Trains, hits the tracks once again to take in the country through carriage windows on a series of clattering rides beyond the popular image of "holiday Spain" (although he stops by in Benidorm and Torremolinos too).From hidden spots in Catalonia, through the plains of Aragon and across the north coast to Santiago de Compostela, Chesshyre continues his journey via Madrid, the wilds of Extremadura, dusty mining towns, the cathedrals and palaces of Valencia and Granada, and finally to Seville, Andalusia's beguiling (and hot) capital.Encounters? Plenty. Mishaps? A lot. Happy Spanish days? All the way.Trade ReviewIf you ever need convincing that it's better to take the train than to fly, this is the book that makes a persuasive case. Follow Tom Chesshyre as he meanders through rural Spain on local and regional train services, stopping off here and there in small communities that are normally by-passed by tourists. A fine read, and a book that will be valued as much by armchair travellers as by those actually planning on visiting Spain. * Nicky Gardner, hidden europe *A book for our time... It's a lovely read, take it with you on a long, slow train journey; you'll be entertained and inspired. * Richard Hammond, Green Traveller *By turns humorous and sharply insightful, he affectionately paints a vivid portrait of a deeply divided and contrasting country, bringing to life its characters and landscapes like few other travel writers can. Always curious, witty and intelligent, his writing style and subject matter are deeply rewarding - even cathartic - especially at times when we can't travel ourselves. This is armchair travel at its satisfying best. * Francisca Kellett, travel writer *In the spirit of Laurie Lee in As I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning and in the manner of Philip Larkin chronicling his slow southward journey in The Whitsun Weddings, Chesshyre takes us on a wondrously hypnotic meander across Spain. His attention to detail and unwillingness to be rushed, either as passenger or author, make this a highly relaxing and subtly addictive read. * Glen Mutel, National Geographic Traveller *
£8.99
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC London's Railway Stations
Book SynopsisAn illustrated historical tour of London's 13 great railway termini, on a clockwise circuit from Paddington to Victoria. London’s railway termini are among the most recognisable and familiar landmarks in the city. Famed for their bustling platforms and architectural innovation, they comprise a fascinating mixture of Neo-Gothic exuberance and purposeful modernity. Though each owes its existence to a long-extinct Victorian railway company, these stations continue to be central to London life, with millions of visitors passing through every year. This historical whistlestop tour takes you on a circuit of London’s thirteen great railway termini, from Paddington, through King’s Cross, to Victoria. Ranging from the earliest stations to the latest restorations and ongoing developments, this beautifully illustrated book examines both their legacy and their future.Trade ReviewThis is a delightful book. * The Historian *Table of ContentsIntroduction The Stations - Paddington - Marylebone - Euston - St. Pancras - King's Cross - Liverpool Street - Fenchurch Street - London Bridge - Cannon Street - Blackfriars - Charing Cross - Waterloo - Victoria Glossary Index
£8.54
Mortons Media Group MODEL RAILWAYS EXPLAINED (Beyond the beginning):
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£18.00
Amberley Publishing Railroads of Montana
Book SynopsisA new stunning collection of photographs documenting the railways of the picturesque state of Montana.
£13.49
America Through Time Tracking the Chili Line Railroad to Santa Fe
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£19.99
Amberley Publishing Railways in the North American Landscape
Book SynopsisStunning original photography from Mike Danneman, former art director of Trains magazine, celebrating the beauty and majesty of railways in the great North American landscape.
£16.19
Indiana University Press The Panama Railroad
Book Synopsis-The first comprehensive account of the construction of the Panama Railroad, the forerunner to the Panama Canal. - The narrative focuses on the ordinary Irish workers that built the railroad. -The only other monograph on the Panama Railroad was published in the 1960s and has numerous factual errors.Trade ReviewThe first thing that readers will notice about this book is that it is the result of a very thorough examination of the railroad's construction. The extensive research that Pyne undertook in order to present this comprehensive story is commendable. -- Bill Hough * NRHS Bulletin *Table of ContentsIntroductionPart I: Construction1. The Grand Design2. A False Start3. Slow Progress4. A New Departure5. Hopes Dashed6. The Final PushPart II: The Workers7. The Men Who Built the Railroad8. Working Conditions9. Workers' Amenities10. MortalityPart III: The Irish11. The American Irish12. The Men from CorkPart IV: Epilogue13. Railroad-Government Relations14. The AftermathConclusion
£35.10
HarperCollins Publishers Railway Day Trips
Book SynopsisFully updated essential guide to exploring Britain by train, Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.This pocket companion is perfect for both casual and seasoned rail travellers. Plan adventures, follow the changing landscape through the train window and discover fascinating destinations.Each journey incorporates a location map, route diagram and descriptive text on its history and geography, plus some of the highlights awaiting you at each destination. High-quality photographs illustrate every route throughout the book.Based on his extensive knowledge of British rail travel, the author reveals appealing quirks of the various routes and provides practical tips on how to make the most of your journey.160 day trips from all over the country are featured, departing from major towns and cities and culminating at a variety of interesting destinations.This 2nd edition includes 10 new routes:Trade Review"This pocket companion will quickly become an essential guide for anyone exploring Britain by train" - The Gazette "ideal for train lovers of all ages" - Monmouthshire County Life “Railway Day Trips is ideal for anyone planning or looking for inspiration for a rail journey.” - Motor Books
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Shinoy and the Chaos Crew The Day of Treacherous
Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.When Shinoy downloads the Chaos Crew app on his phone, a glitch in the system gives him the power to summon his TV heroes into his world. With the team on board, Shinoy can figure out what dastardly plans S.N.A.I.R. has come up with, and save the day.Location: An out-of-control train!Operative: Merit, at the mercy of dodgy phone receptionMission: Stop the train from entering the Forbidden Zone!This exciting title is part of the Shinoy and the Chaos Crew series by Chris Callaghan.Lime/Band 11 books have longer sentence structures and a greater use of literary language.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimula
£10.20
HarperCollins Publishers Thomas and Friends Race for the Sodor Cup
Book SynopsisJoin Thomas and friends for a fun-filled adventure in this All Engines Go picture book!Kana hopes to compete in the action-packed Sodor Cup Race, but when her partner Kenji suffers a damaged fender, Thomas bravely steps up to the challenge.Can he and Kana overcome the many obstacles and work together as a team to win the Sodor Cup?ReadySetToot toot!Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.More Thomas All Engines Go stories to share:Thomas & Friends: Chasing Rainbows ISBN 9780008534097Thomas & Friends: Thomas & Bruno ISBN 9780008537074Thomas & Friends: The Biggest Adventure Club ISBN 9780008615598Thomas & Friends: Meet Team Thomas ISBN 9780008616816Thomas & Friends: Feelings ISBN 9780008615505Thomas & Friends: Peep! Peep! Potty Star ISBN 9780008534172Thomas & Friends: Potty Star! Sticker Activity ISBN 9780008534271Thomas & Friends: Magnet Book ISBN 9780008586874
£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Final Destination
Book Synopsis''A beautifully observed and sympathetic tour of modern Britain that runs on the tracks of our years.''David Quantick''CharmingThe accounts will make any fan of railways want to experience these delights for themselves.'' The IndependentAll aboard for a one-of-a-kind journey by train to some of the most obscure parts of BritainOn the 200th birthday of the world's first passenger-carrying railway, Nige Tassell sets out to ride Britain's railway network all the way to its lesser-travelled-to corners, its seldom-visited outposts. From Wick to Penzance and many points in between, he stays on until the end of the line. He is the last man sitting.The sixteen final destinations he visits offer sixteen different stories. By delving into their histories, by speaking to their people and by having a good old-fashioned nose around, Tassell reveals much about places that rarely have light cast upon them from ferry ports to abandoned resorts, from tiny hamlets to towns being reclaimed by the sea. It''s a journey that takes in Harry Potter, Muhammad Ali, goths, Alan Bennett, Vera Brittain, Viz comic, Alex Horne, Nigel Farage. Vikings, John Betjeman, Aneurin Bevan, Tyson Fury, Charlotte Rampling''s dad and the weepy judge from The Great Pottery Throwdown. All human life is here.So grab yourself a window seat for an odyssey that tells us much about Britain today. All aboard, all aboard.
£17.00
HarperCollins Publishers Collins Rail Map of Europe
Book SynopsisLooking for your next adventure? This rail map of Europe is the perfect planning and travel companion
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Border Crossings
Book SynopsisAn illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Fick’s epic train journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway—from Beijing through Mongolia to Moscow—including more than 200 watercolor illustrations and handwritten text that includes cultural and historical information as well as invaluable travel tips.In May 2015, on a trip through the Baltics and Scandinavia, artist and illustrator Emma Fick and her boyfriend (now husband) Helvio discovered a worn copy of the Trans-Siberian Handbook at a secondhand shop in Helsinki. Many travelers from around the globe had used the guide to journey on the longest train ride in the world. Emma and Helvio took their find as a sign to embark on their own adventure on the legendary railway that has captured the imaginations and curiosities of many travelers and explorers since its construction a century ago.A year and a half later, with Trans-Siberian Handbook in hand, they boarded the train in Beijing. Their odyssey was just beginning.Border Crossings is the chronicle of their unforgettable 26-day, 8-city journey across Asia to Moscow. Emma offers a concise history of the railway and in vivid, visual language, takes you across a vast landscape of rural villages and bustling urban centers, through open food markets brimming with delicacies and a snowy mountain wilderness dotted with clusters of gers—nomadic homes. Emma’s detailed observations and lush descriptions, accompanied by detailed colorful illustrations, bring this remarkable journey of discovery and adventure—the landscapes, food, people and cultures—to life. Experience drinking salty milk tea, eating shoe sole cake (fried cakes shaped like shoe soles piled high and topped with milk curds and hard candies), and riding camels in Mongolia. In Russia, wander through a snow-draped countryside filled with stands of birch trees, explore the wonders of freshwater Lake Baikal—the source of omul, a ubiquitous and beloved fish delicacy—go ice fishing, and take a self-guided tour of Moscow. With its hand-drawn maps, its wealth of illustrations of every aspect of the experience—from sleeping quarters on a train to the highlights of a monastery or the details of a memorable meal, Border Crossings is an invitation to experience new destinations and cultures first-hand—to travel the Trans-Siberian Railway as never before, whether you’re a nomad looking for a new vacation destination, an armchair traveler, or just culturally curious. Trade Review"[Fick’s] enchanting illustrated travel memoir shares the experience intimately. . . . She chronicles the trip diary-style, with watercolor paintings to show both stunning scenery and portraits, as well as myriad odd details, the “snippets” that make remote travel so alluring. (Imagine your own illustrated travel journal in which you capture each day’s essence in a note with a drawing; then imagine you actually have talent.)" — New York Times "Watercolor sketches [depict] artist Emma Fick’s 2017 journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway . . . with paintings of bathroom fixtures, local officials and Russian cafeteria food that dodge the genre’s cliched tropes altogether. Handwritten notes accompany the images, which are sometimes framed with a traveler’s-eye view of train windows and passenger compartments. Others serve as whimsical compendiums . . . [the] effect is charming, yes, but it also invigorates." — Washington Post “Artist Fick's illustrated travelogue combines intricate art and intimate observations—vibrantly colored and distinctly hand-lettered—of a Beijing-to-Moscow expedition on the Trans-Siberian Railway. . . . Lucky readers get to adventure along in cozy comfort.” — Booklist
£16.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Seymour Simons Book of Trains
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£8.77
Random House UK On the Slow Train Again
Book SynopsisMichael 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 of the slowest services in the land along the shores of the lovely Dovey estuary to the far west of Wales. He takes the stopping train across the Pennines on a line with so few services that its glorious scenery is a secret known only to the regulars. Here, too, is the Bittern Line in Norfolk and the Tarka Line in North Devon as well as the little branch line to the fishing port of Looe in Cornwall, rescued from closure in the 1960s and now celebrating its 150th anniversary taking families on holiday to the seaside. From the most luxurious and historic - aboard the Orient Express - to the mTrade ReviewFor the jaundiced commuter, On the Slow Train Again is the perfect tonic. Michael Williams is a knowledgeable and entertaining companion. * The Tablet *A delicious read, an evocative tour of our heritage, and a past that, in some places at least, still remain in the present * Evening Standard *Charming * Choice *A wonderful follow-up to his excellent On The Slow Train ... The author weaves the strands of past times, and how the railways have changed, in with the details of the present day places wonderfully well ... Williams has a languid, charming, almost hypnotic style of writing which is well worth reading for the sheer pleasure of his language * Bookbag *One man's joyous account of his two-year, 30,000 mile quest to find Britain's most enchanting rail journeys * Daily Mail *
£15.29
Vintage Publishing Italian Ways
Book SynopsisBorn in Manchester, Tim Parks grew up in London and studied at Cambridge and Harvard. In 1981 he moved to Italy where he has lived ever since. He is the author of novels, non-fiction and essays, including Europa, Cleaver, A Season with Verona and Teach Us to Sit Still. He has won the Somerset Maugham, Betty Trask and Llewellyn Rhys awards, and been shortlisted for the Booker Prize. He lectures on literary translation in Milan, writes for publications such as the New Yorker and the New York Review of Books, and his many translations from the Italian include works by Moravia, Calvino, Calasso, Tabucchi and Machiavelli.Trade ReviewAll Italy is here, its history, its character, its flaws * Sunday Times *A treat equivalent to a ride on the Orient Express * Wall Street Journal *Like the best train journeys, you don’t want it to end * New Statesman *A very funny hosanna to Italian railroad locomotion in all its rackety glory * Evening Standard, Books of the Year *Parks has the keenest of eyes for the telling of amusing detail ... He remains the best interpreter of Italian ways in Italy * Sunday Herald *Tim Parks has written a book about Italian railways that is engrossing, entertaining, and wonderfully revealing about the country and its people. It makes perfect armchair travelling – a delight from beginning to end -- David LodgeAll Italy is here, its history, its character, its flaws, and some of the things that Parks loves about the place * Sunday Times *The book is, as Tim Parks says, a search for the Italian character, which he evokes in dozens of gorgeously written scenes; but beyond that Parks is exploring the dynamic between tradition and innovation... Underneath everything, Parks is trying to come to a point of loving the world in all its confusion and frustration, and by the book's end he does, he does. Bravo -- David ShieldsThis latest peg on which to hang another ruminative book about the character of Italy provides Parks with a first-class ticket to ride as a lively, erudite raconteur in salty daily negotiation with what he calls a ‘dystopian paradise’ -- Iain Finlayson * The Times *With Paul Theroux apparently winding down, there might be an opening for Parks as a new laureate of international railways -- Andrew Martin * Observer *
£9.49
Cornerstone The Trains Now Departed
Book SynopsisMichael Williams is the best-selling author of On the Slow Train, On the Slow Train Again and Steaming to Victory. He is a journalist, academic and author writing, blogging and broadcasting on railways and other subjects for many media outlets, including the Independent, the BBC, the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph and the New Statesman, as well as the specialist railway press. He is also a travel writer, having covered the world for a variety of publications. He lives with his family in Camden Town, not far from St Pancras Britain's most splendid railway station.Trade ReviewThis is a wistful and sepulchral affair yet … The Trains Now Departed is more than just a lamentation for the days of steam and soot. * Times Literary Supplement *In elegant prose Michael Williams takes us on nostalgic journeys, reminding us - with smuts and smells - of what we have lost. -- Michael PortilloRevel in what we've lost and wonder how on earth we ever had it. It's a perfect book for a leisurely, long rail journey. If the scenery leaves you uninspired, then read a chapter, refresh your mind, and gaze once more from your window. -- Philip Haigh * Rail Magazine *A nostalgic thrill for anyone with the least longing for the lost age of steam. * Press Association *Williams is to railway writing what his namesake Portillo is to railway television * Rail Magazine *
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Book SynopsisPaul Theroux''s Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a journey from London to Asia by train. Winner of the Stanford Dolman Lifetime Contribution to Travel Writing Award 2020Thirty years ago Paul Theroux left London and travelled across Asia and back again by train. His account of the journey - The Great Railway Bazaar - was a landmark book and made his name as the foremost travel writer of his generation. Now Theroux makes the trip all over again. Through Eastern Europe, India and Asia to discover the changes that have swept the continents, and also to learn what an old man will make of a young man''s journey. Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a brilliant chronicle of change and an exploration of how travel is ''the saddest of pleasures''.''A dazzler, giving us the highs and lows of his journey and tenderness and acerbic humour . . . fellow-travelling weirdoes, amateur taxi drivers, bar-girls and long-suffering locals are broughTrade Review'Funny, informative, lyrical. Theroux is a fabulously good writer. The brilliance lies in his ability to create a broad sweep of many countries' Guardian 'A dazzler, giving us the highs and lows of his journey and tenderness and acerbic humour ... fellow-travelling weirdoes, amateur taxi drivers, bar-girls and long-suffering locals are brought vividly to life' Spectator 'Relaxed, curious, confident, surprisingly tender. Theroux's writing has an immediate, vivid and cursory quality that gives it a collective strength' Sunday Times
£10.44
Oxford University Press Union Pacific The Reconfiguration Americas Greatest Railroad from 1969 to the Present
Book SynopsisPraised by the Chicago Tribune as thoroughly and compellingly detailed history, Volumes I and II of Maury Klein''s monumental history of the Union Pacific Railroad covered the years from 1863-1969. Now the third and final volume brings the story of the Union Pacific--the oldest, largest, and most successful railroad of modern times--fully up to date. The book follows the trajectory of an icon of the industrial age trying to negotiate its way in a post-railway world, plagued by setbacks such as labor disputes, aging infrastructure, government de-regulation, ill-fated mergers, and more. By 1969 the same company that a century earlier had triumphantly driven the golden spike into Promontory Summit--to immortalize the nation''s first transcontinental railway--seemed a dinosaur destined for financial ruin. But as Klein shows, the Union Pacific not only survived but is once more thriving, which proves that railways remain critical to commerce and industry in America, even as passenger train travel has all but disappeared. Drawing on interviews with Union Pacific personnel past and present, Klein takes readers inside the great railroad--into its boardrooms and along its tracks--to show how the company adapted to the rapidly changing world of modern transportation. The book also offers fascinating portraits of the men who have run the railroad. The challenges they faced, and the strategies they developed to meet them, give readers a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of America''s great companies. A capstone on a remarkable achievement, Union Pacific: The Reconfiguration will appeal to historians, business scholars, and transportation buffs alike.Trade ReviewMr. Klein has written thoroughly researched and scrupulously objective biographies of the previously much maligned Jay Gould and E.H. Harriman, remaking their public images by presenting them in full. Now he has published the third and final volume of his magisterial history of the Union Pacific railroad, taking the company from 1969 to the present day. * Wall Street Journal *
£42.74
OUP India The Night Trains Moving Mozambican Miners to and
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£38.00
Oxford University Press How Steam Locomotives Really Work
Book SynopsisFollowing the pioneering work of Trevithick, Stephenson, and many others, steam locomotives continued to evolve and be refined until overtaken by diesel and electric traction technology. Although the last main-line steam service was operated by British Rail in 1968, there is still immense interest in steam traction, as demonstrated by the increasing numbers of privately renovated and preserved locomotives and heritage railways around the world.In How Steam Locomotives Really Work, the authors, both railway experts, cover the design of locomotives, the many processes in the conversion of fuel to tractive effort, the dynamic characteristics of the locomotive as a vehicle, the braking equipment, and a host of other systems, major and minor, that make up a working locomotive. They also explain the reasons for running and maintenance practices. Their explanations will fascinate enthusiasts, whether practical or armchair.Steam locomotive design may have started in the United Kingdom, but it Trade ReviewReview from previous edition ...if you are only buying one book for a steam railway enthusiast this Christmas, it has to be this one. * National Railway Museum Review *This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the realities of steam traction. * Transport Digest *. . . an excellent treatment of theory, practice and history . . . It will fascinate engineers and railway enthusiasts, as well as prove a source of interesting historical and technical teaching material. * New Scientist *Enthusiasts will be riveted. * Yorkshire Evening Press *. . . a most worthy book at an attractive price for anyone interested in steam locomotive technology. * The Newcomen Society *Excellent value for money. * Railnews *To enable train enthusiasts to understand the workings of the various types of engines in use, this book describes the anatomy and physiology of the steam train. It covers the design of the engine, the process of converting fuel into mechanical tractive effort to haul passenger and freight trains, the function and design of the various components of the engine, and the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of steam locomotives. Although the steam locomotive originated in the United Kingdom, there were parallel lines of development in North America and Europe, and the individual features of these are also covered. * Mechanical Engineering *Table of ContentsIntroduction ; 1. Why use steam? ; 2. Burning the fuel ; 3. Raising steam ; 4. Using the steam ; 5. Transmitting the power ; 6. The locomotive as a vehicle ; 7. The steam locomotive at work ; 8. Brakes ; 9. Designing a steam locomotive ; Index
£12.59
The University of Chicago Press Steam City Railroads Urban Space and Corporate
Book SynopsisAnyone interested in the rise of American corporate capitalism should look to the streets of Baltimore. There, in 1827, citizens launched a bold new venture: a rail-road that would link their city with the fertile Ohio River Valley. They dubbed this company the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad (B&O), and they conceived of it as a public undertakingan urban improvement, albeit one that would stretch hundreds of miles beyond the city limits. Steam City tells the story of corporate capitalism starting from the street and moving outward, looking at how the rise of the railroad altered the fabric of everyday life in the United States. The B&O's founders believed that their new line would remap American economic geography, but no one imagined that the railroad would also dramatically reshape the spaces of its terminal city. As railroad executives wrangled with city officials over their use of urban space, they formulated new ideas about the boundaries between public good and private profit. UltimTrade Review"Recommended. . . Schley's illuminating central argument here is that corporate power rests in a physical landscape that facilitates its goals." * Choice *"Schley has succeeded in presenting a detailed study highlighting the relationship of the urban to national economy. Based on impressive research, Steam City should command an audience beyond Baltimore notably serving as a cautionary tale about the costs and benefits of public/private partnerships." * The Metropole *"Steam City is deeply researched, intellectually ambitious, and lucidly presented. Historians of capitalism and of the city, as well as cultural and historical geographers, will take note. Make no mistake: this is an outstanding and important book." -- Tamara Plakins Thornton, University at Buffalo"Have enormous private corporations ever been accountable to the governments that support them with tax dollars? Tackling this once-again urgent question, Schley traces the lamentable uncoupling of public money and public regulation over the course of the nineteenth century. Steam City is a lucid and learned account of railroad corporations and municipal governance, but the relationship of American democracy and capitalism is truly what’s at stake in this important book." -- Seth Rockman, Brown University"Explores the interconnectedness of the nineteenth century corporation and the growth of the nineteenth century city, providing a street-level perspective on the development of American capitalism through an examination of the Baltimore and Ohio (B&O) Railroad and the city of Baltimore." * Journal of Economic Literature *“Schley adopts a fresh and innovative approach. . . Steam City reflects his assertion 'that corporate power, as we understand it today, rests on a spatial order that took shape in city streets during the first half century of the railroad age.'” * Technology and Culture *"David Schley has succeeded in presenting a detailed study highlighting the relationship of the urban to national economy. Based on impressive research, Steam City should command an audience beyond Baltimore notably serving as a cautionary tale about the costs and benefits of public/private partnerships." * The Metropole *Table of ContentsList of Maps, Figures, and Tables Introduction Chapter 1: The Urban Origins of the American Railroad Chapter 2: Tracks in the Streets Chapter 3: The Rise and Fall of the B&O Note Chapter 4: Straight Lines and Crooked Rates Chapter 5: The Smoking, Puffing Locomotive Chapter 6: Privatizing the B&O Chapter 7: The Railroad Unbound and the City Contained Chapter 8: The Great Strike Conclusion Appendix: The Board of Directors during the Stockholder Revolt Acknowledgments Abbreviations in the Notes Notes Index
£45.60
Penguin Books Ltd Train Lord The Astonishing True Story of One Mans
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewMol's offbeat prose has a one-man performance quality to it . . . If Train Lord were a train, it would be a heritage line, an intimate preservation of a moment in time, full of personality * The Times *As much about the art, craft and alchemy of storytelling as it is about healing * Heromag *Rude, raw, visceral, painful and wildly funny * Saga Magazine *A highly intimate and emotional consideration of the relationship between pain, life, and the methods we use to escape both * Adelaide Fringe *Mol's writing is a revelation. Nuanced, at times dryly satirical or melancholy, it is always rich, poetic and intoxicating * Bakehouse Studio *Like his alt-lit forebears, Oliver Mol's writing can often feel like alchemy, constructing brief, glimmering moments of catharsis from the meandering absurdities of life * Guardian, 'Best Australian Books of 2022' *Entertaining, moving and vivid... its playfulness is irrepressible * The Conversation *
£10.44
Dorling Kindersley Ltd Europe by Train
Book SynopsisTravel is good for us. It makes us happy!Escape more, celebrate more, "weekend" more with DK travel guides and create memories that last a lifetime.Each of our books is jam-packed with gorgeous pictures, helpful maps and expert insights, making them totally comprehensive, really easy to use, and full of ideas and inspiration. And we know what we're doing we've been publishing guides for over 30 years. So forget the ordinary. Travel extraordinary.
£13.49
Penguin Books Ltd Britains 100 Best Railway Stations
Book SynopsisDiscover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris EvansIt is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best railway stations. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before. 'However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages' The Times'An uplifting exploration of our social history' GuardianTrade Review[Spreads] enthusiasm by inviting the reader to join in a game of admiration. -- Christopher Howse * Telegraph *However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages -- Richard Morrison * The Times *A most beautiful book . . . full of information. I'd like to travel to every one of the stations. Simon Jenkins is a blessing to the nation, keeping an eye on our buildings and making sure they are not forgotten or neglected. -- Claire TomalinJenkins has unearthed a lot of gems. The photography is stunning -- Christian Wolmar * Spectator *This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book -- Chris EvansSimon Jenkins extols the virtues of 100 of them, as well as offering a brief history of the rise, fall and rise again of Britain's railways. And he is the perfect person to do so. Excellent, enticing. -- Gavin Stamp * Evening Standard *This glorious and utterly essential guide to Britain's best railway stations is also a history of some of the remarkable - but often undersung - landmarks to our social history * The Bookseller *Masterly, perhaps a masterpiece * Independent, Books of the Year on 'England's Thousand Best Churches' *Every house in England should have a copy of this book -- Auberon Waugh on 'England's Thousand Best Churches' * Literary Review, Book of the Century *Jenkins is, like all good guides, more than simply informative: he can be courteous and rude, nostalgic and funny, elegant, convincing and relaxed' -- Adam Nicolson on 'England's Thousand Best Houses' * Evening Standard *Any passably cultured inhabitant of the British Isles should ask for, say, three or four copies of this book -- Max Hastings on 'England's Thousand Best Houses' * Sunday Telegraph *Full of stand-out facts . . . absolutely fascinating -- Richard Bacon on 'A Short History of England' * BBC Radio 2 *Full of the good judgements one might hope for from such a sensible and readable commentator, and they alone are worth perusing for pleasure and food for thought -- Michael Wood on 'A Short History of England' * New Statesman *Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain's railways. Beautifully illustrated with colour photos, this is an uplifting exploration of our social history * The Guardian *
£14.39
MO - University of Illinois Press The American Railroad Network 18611890
Book SynopsisRapid population growth in the Great Plains and the American West after the Civil War was the result not only of railroad expansion but of a collaboration among competing railroads to adopt a uniform width for track. This title shows how the consolidation of smaller railroads and the growth of capitalism worked to unify the railroad industry.Trade ReviewADVANCE PRAISE "For those who have long puzzled over the extent and effectiveness of the nation's railroads on the eve of the Civil War, the maps and lucid text which they accompany will be worth their weight in gold." -- Mississippi Valley Historical Review "A model of concise, pointed scholarship." -- Journal of Political Economy "The definitive study." -- Business History Review
£15.19
Indiana University Press Railroads of Meridian
Book SynopsisThe history of a Mississippi town's rail systemsTrade ReviewThis volume [is] an excellent presentation, in addition to being a railroad history story that ends on a positive, upbeat note. * Michigan Railfan *Lively, well-written and informative, Railroads of Meridian is cleanly laid out, and well-printed. It will be of great interest to fans of railroads in the deep South and their motive power and operations as it shines a bright light on many lesser-known railroads of an earlier era while documenting the region's overall history. * Railfan & Railroad *Table of ContentsForewordIntroduction1. Antebellum Beginnings2. A New Start3. A New Century4. Entrepreneur Extraordinaire5. Roller-Coaster Ride6. A Tumultuous Decade7. Coming of Age8. Postwar Metamorphosis9. More Changes10. Another RenaissanceEpilogueReferencesIndex
£29.25
Indiana University Press Railroads and the American People Railroads Past
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWith plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology. But Grant never loses sight of the big picture and the essential role the railroads played in American life. He writes with authority and clarity in a work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *With its wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, Railroads and the American People does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse. * Wall Street Journal *Consisting of hundreds of vignettes containing a wealth of detailed descriptions and remembrances, Grant's work is highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading. * Library Journal *Railroad historian Grant . . . has written an engaging book of train stories, detailing their social influence from 1830 to 1930. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Read this book slowly, allowing the wealth of detail—which is the book's great strength—time to sink in. You will find yourself thinking about certain details after hours, each reader resonating with some different aspect of the map Grant creates. Re-reading, some other aspect will surface. . . . Grant's book leaves you wishing for more. * Indiana Magazine of History *Grant very successfully identifies the countless ways that railroads have touched the lives of ordinary Americans and rail enthusiast communities such as ours as well. * Michigan Railfan *The author explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads, and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each topic with carefully chosen period illustrations. * Sn3 Modeler *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. Trains2. Stations3. Communities4. LegacySources and Suggestions for Further ReadingIndex
£37.05
Indiana University Press The Railroad Photography of Jack Delano
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewBoth scholarly and beautiful, author Reevy's work presents information on Delano the man, background on the agencies that employed him, and more than 170 photos. . . A marvelous study of a craftsman and his important work. * Classic Trains *By bringing together in a single, informative volume an excellent selection of Delano's black-and-white and color photographs, Reevy has performed an unquestionably valuable service. * Railroad History *Tony Reevy and Pablo Delano have assembled a wonderful tribute to one of America's great photographers of the 1930s and 40s, highlighting not only his images, but also his life. * Michigan Railfan *The word 'respect' comes up often in the discussion of Delano and his work and it shows in the photographs he was able to produce of railroaders who as a group tended to be camera-shy. * The Lexington Quarterly *Jack Delano captured the face of American railroading in a series of stunning photographs. His images, especially his photographs of railroad workers, are a vibrant and telling portrait of industrial life during one of the most important periods in American history. * Gaugan *Table of ContentsForeword by Pablo DelanoPreface: A Re-Made ManAcknowledgementsIntroduction: A Real Respect for the Thing in Front of Him1. Portfolio One: The Farm Security Administration Photos, 1940-19422. Portfolio Two: OWI: Chicago3. Portfolio Three: OWI: Across the Continent on the Santa Fe4. Portfolio Four: FSA/OWI: The American Railroad in Color, 1940-1943Appendix: Notes on the Plate Captions and on the PlatesAppendix: Roy Stryker's FSA/OWI Shooting Scripts Concerning American RailroadsNotesBibliographyIndex
£45.00
Indiana University Press Derailed by Bankruptcy
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewFor the railfan, you'll receive an insider view of this historically important period and a better understanding of how and why Conrail came into being and what it meant for rail transportation. * Model Railroad News *The fact that the book was very hard to put down once you got started with it says something about the author's ability to both enlighten his readers as well as tell a good story. * Michigan Railfan *Table of ContentsForeword by John C. SpychalskiList of AbbreviationsList of Important NamesIntroduction1. The Age of Innocence2. The Gathering Storm3. A Time of Waiting4. The Beginning5. The Plot Thickens6. Fear and Exhaustion7. Detailed Case Preparation8. The Times That Try Men's Souls9. The Rail Use Case: Ours and the Government's10. The Government's Case11. End GameEpilogueNotes
£22.49
Indiana University Press The Iron Road in the Prairie State
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewCordery details the history and construction of Illinois railroads and the colorful cast of characters who played a part in its creation. * The Chicago Tribune *What makes this work a true rarity is the author's inclusion of larger scholarly themes, such as corporate consolidation and US cultural trends. As a result, the story of one state's railroads becomes a narrative on the larger history of railroads in the US from the 19th to 20th centuries. A significant contribution to the study of rail transportation in Illinois and the US. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *[An] effective overview of the state that gave us railroad lawyer Abraham Lincoln, Pullman, rail labor strife, Electro-Motive, Civil War heroism, Samuel Insull, and a host of other milestones. * Classic Trains *Though readers might reasonably expect a volume twice, even thrice the size of this one, it's Cordery's welcome accomplishment to have told this complex story so concisely and accessibly — all the while skillfully situating Illinois railroad development in a national context. * The Lexington Quarterly *Author Simon Cordery possesses a detailed command of the extensive literature on the subject . . . and has a particular talent for concise and effective descriptions of the complex financial and organizational histories of the many railroads that served Illinois. * The Annuals of Iowa *One of the book's remarkable strengths, in fact, is its contextuality: labor, social, political and economic issues driving Illinois railroad history are all deftly interwoven in its fabric. . . . Cordery is a pleasure to read and the book is peppered with informative allusions and anecdotes. * The Lexington Quarterly *In this first-of-its-kind history, full of entertaining anecdotes and colorful characters, Simon Cordery describes the explosive growth of Illinois railroads and its impact on America. * S. Gaugian *"The author skillfully weaves the story into the larger context of national events and developments which had a significant impact on railroads in the Prairie State. This excellent volume gives the fascinating subject matter here the treatment it truly deserves." * The Michigan Railfan *"This is a richly detailed, well-documented, and nicely illustrated volume, fully in keeping with the high standards set by series editors George M. Smerk and H. Roger Grant." * Ohio Valley History *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgments List of Abbreviations 1. Preliminaries 2. Development Delayed 3. Optimism Revived 4. Cultivating the Prairie 5. Financing Railroads 6. Civil War, Fire, and Expansion 7. Illinois Railroad Labor 8. A Kaleidoscope of Regulations 9. Panic and Innovation 10. Bridge Building and "Over-Building" 11. Excursions and Interurbans 12. Coal and Competition 13. Progressive Regulation 14. World War I and the 1920s 15. Depression, Dieselization, and War 16. Post-War Challenges 17. National Solutions? 18. Salvation Epilogue NotesBibliography Index
£45.00
Indiana University Press Electric Interurbans and the American People
Book SynopsisOne of the most intriguing yet neglected pieces of American transportation history, electric interurban railroads were designed to assist shoppers, salesmen, farmers, commuters, and pleasure-seekers alike with short distance travel. At a time when most roads were unpaved and horse and buggy travel were costly and difficult, these streetcar-like electric cars were essential to economic growth. But why did interurban fever strike so suddenly and extensively in the Midwest and other areas? Why did thousands of people withdraw their savings to get onto what they believed to be a gravy train? How did officials of competing steam railroads respond to these challenges to their operations? H. Roger Grant explores the rise and fall of this fleeting form of transportation that started in the early 1900s and was defunct just 30 years later. Perfect for railfans, Electric Interurbans and the American People is a comprehensive contribution for those who love the flanged wheel.Trade ReviewA well-written social history of the shortest-lived major US transportation mode . . . This book will appeal to railroad enthusiasts and social historians with its extensive stories and case studies of the benefits in that era. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *This compact, highly readable volume should be considered essential to understanding the interurban phenomenon, especially because it avoids getting caught up in technology and rolling stock. Instead, it focuses on what life was really life for people who rode the electric cars. . . . Rarely seen photographs of traction at high tide help to tell the story. * Classic Trains *Chronicles one of the most intriguing yet neglected pieces of American transportation history, electric interurban railroads. * Sn3 Modeler *An enjoyable and informative read. * Journal of the Railway and Canal Historical Society *With this book, the subject no longer has footnote status. In fact, Grant's work deserves a place alongside some of the other landmark surveys of the subject . . . Here, Grant moves beyond the receiverships, the rickety track, and all that fascinating rolling stock. He shows us why the whole darned thing mattered. * Railroad History *"Grant carefully provides specific examples from his broad knowledge of transportation history to support any assertions made in his text material. Even the most knowledgeable rail historian is likely to discover something new about electric interurbans that he or she had never considered before." * The Michigan Railfan *Table of ContentsForeword by Norman CarlsonPreface Acknowledgements1. Enthusiasm2. Interurbans in Daily Life3. Saying GoodbyeNotesIndex
£35.10
Indiana University Press Railroads and the American People
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewWith plenty of detail, Grant brings a bygone era back to life, addressing everything from social and commercial appeal, racial and gender issues, safety concerns, and leaps in technology. But Grant never loses sight of the big picture and the essential role the railroads played in American life. He writes with authority and clarity in a work that can appeal to both casual and hardcore enthusiasts. * Publishers Weekly (starred review) *With its wealth of vignettes and more than 100 black-and-white illustrations, Railroads and the American People does a fine job of humanizing the iron horse. * Wall Street Journal *Consisting of hundreds of vignettes containing a wealth of detailed descriptions and remembrances, Grant's work is highly recommended to train buffs and others in love with early railroading. * Library Journal *Railroad historian Grant . . . has written an engaging book of train stories, detailing their social influence from 1830 to 1930. . . . Highly recommended. * Choice *Read this book slowly, allowing the wealth of detail—which is the book's great strength—time to sink in. You will find yourself thinking about certain details after hours, each reader resonating with some different aspect of the map Grant creates. Re-reading, some other aspect will surface. . . . Grant's book leaves you wishing for more. * Indiana Magazine of History *Grant very successfully identifies the countless ways that railroads have touched the lives of ordinary Americans and rail enthusiast communities such as ours as well. * Michigan Railfan *The author explores four fundamental topics—trains and travel, train stations, railroads, and community life, and the legacy of railroading in America—illustrating each topic with carefully chosen period illustrations. * Sn3 Modeler *Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsPrologue1. Trains2. Stations3. Communities4. LegacySources and Suggestions for Further ReadingIndex
£25.19
Indiana University Press Wallace W. Abbey
Book SynopsisWallace W. Abbey, a photographer, journalist, historian, and railroad industry executive, masterfully combined journalistic and artistic vision to transform everyday moments in transportation into magical photographs. This stunning book tells his story and features more than 175 of his best photographs.Trade ReviewThis superb oversize volume showcases the best railroad photographs of Wallace Abbey selected from the nearly 25,000 black and white images made during the course of his life, a collection that is now archived at the Center for Railroad Photography and Art in Lake Forest, Illinois. * Michigan Railfan *Wallace W. Abbey profiles the life and work of this legendary photographer and showcases the transformation of transportation and photography after World War II. * Moderl Railroad News *Wallace W. Abbey: A Life in Railroad Photography profiles the life and work of this legendary photographer and showcases the transformation of transportation and photography after World War II. * Model Railroad News *Their selections of black-and-white photos and passages of flowing commentary both create and complement the smorgasbord of railroad history spread before the reader. * Railroad History *"Wallace W. Abbey, a photographer, journalist, historian, and railroad industry executive, masterfully combined journalistic and artistic vision to transform everyday moments in transportation into magical photographs. This stunning book tells his story and features more than 175 of his best photographs." * Trains Magazine *"The book features more than 175 gorgeous photos from Abbey's collection, as well as details about Abbey's work ranging from his time at Trains magazine in Milwaukee to running public relations for the Milwaukee Road during the firm's high-profile bankruptcy." * Urban Milwaukee *Table of ContentsIntroduction1. Along the Santa Fe2. The Trains Magazine Years3. Soo Line Storyteller4. Chicago at its Zenith5. Class By Itself6. Fighting for the Milwaukee RoadEpilogueAcknowledgments
£35.10
Indiana University Press After Promontory
Book SynopsisCelebrating the sesquicentennial anniversary of the completion of the first transcontinental railroad in the United States, After Promontory profiles the history and heritage of this historic event.Trade Review[Scott Lothes] has enlisted some of the most accomplished scholars of railroad history . . . to tell the story of these enterprises which totally re-shaped the western landscape, and the lives of those people who then occupied it, as well as those seeking to occupy it. * The Michigan Railfan *Table of ContentsForeword, Scott LothesIntroduction, H. Roger GrantChapter 1, Maury KleinChapter 2, Keith BryantChapter 3, Don L. HofsommerConclusion, Drake Hokanson
£45.00
Indiana University Press Amtrak Americas Railroad
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAmtrak's first 50 years reads like an industrial-sized soap opera. You literally can't separate the politics from the trains themselves. That's why Amtrak, America's Railroad makes for such a fascinating read for anybody who's even remotely interested in Amtrak and its trains. * Railfan & Railroad Magazine *This is not a typical railfan book with equipment photos and action shots. But for those who want to get into the nuts and bolts of Amtrak's creation and ongoing problems and solutions, I know of no better source than Amtrak America's Railroad. * Classic Trains *This excellent study details Amtrak's checkered 50 year history – its successes as well as its failures. In addition to an extensive bibliography of printed materials consulted, the authors interviewed a wide variety of persons with first hand knowledge of its operations and service delivery, which included passengers, front line employees, past Amtrak presidents, and government officials. * The Michigan Railfan *Doughty, Darbee and Harmon have created an important book about Amtrak. This is a thoroughly researched, scholarly approach to the subject, yet the prose is plainspoken and straightforward, never lapsing into pedantic, pretentious academese. * Passenger Train Journal *
£28.80
Indiana University Press The Diesel That Did It
Book SynopsisThe Diesel That Did It tells the story of the legendary diesel-electric locomotive, the FT.Trade ReviewWallace W. Abbey had already embarked on a long career as a participant in and observer of the rail industry when in 1945 he witnessed the arrival of the first Santa Fe FT diesel in Chicago. The teenaged Abbey knew he was seeing the future. Gifted as both a writer and photographer — with an insatiable curiosity about railroading — Abbey spent decades gathering material about the Santa Fe's landmark FT fleet, and this marvelous book is the result. -- Robert S. McGonigal, Editor, Classic Trains magazineAbbey's book is a must-read for serious students of dieselization and the constructive disruption it brought to North American railroads. Electro-Motive's FT was a radical new locomotive created by engineers who dreamt a future. Santa Fe was the first railway to grasp the FT's significance: a fleet of 320 units engaged in an industrial duel in the wartime American southwest. Steam was convincingly shoved ingloriously offstage into history's shadows and a permanent past. -- Michael Iden, P.E., retired Union Pacific motive chiefYes, this is the story of a locomotive, the FT diesel. But it is also the story of a company, the glorious Santa Fe Railway, that clasped the FT to its bosom and demonstrated during World War II that here was a mighty workhorse. With that, the steam locomotive was doomed. Who but Wally Abbey could spin this tale so well? After all, he grew up with the FT and alongside the Santa Fe and knew and understood both. So sit back and be seduced by Wally's relaxing narrative about a time long ago and a revolutionary locomotive long gone (but not forgotten). -- Fred W. Frailey, author and longtime Trains magazine columnistTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgments1. Ride with the Ghost of the Santa Fe: The Legacy of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe2. Too Many Santa Fes! Overview of the Railroad that Introduced the FT3. Mechanical Motion, Set to Music: Santa Fe Steam at the Dawn of the FT4. Hamilton, Winton, Kettering: The Evolution of Electro-Motive5. Finally, a Locomotive Prime Mover: The Birth of the Legendary 567 Engine6. The Model F Standard: In the End, Electro-Motive Had to Prove It Could Haul Freight7. A Mikado on the Prairies, a Mallet in the Mountains: The 103 Goes to Work on the Santa Fe Trail8. Lessons Learned from the 103: What the 103 Did, and Did Not Do, on the Santa Fe9. A Big Coming-Out Party: Santa Fe Rolls Out Its First Freight Diesel10. Electro-Motive Goes to War: A Locomotive Builder Serves the US Navy11. The Unions and the Laws: The Challenges to Operating Efficiency12. Eighty Locomotives the Hard Way: Building the Fleet One EMD Order at a Time13. A Class by Itself: The Author's RetrospectiveBibliography
£35.10
Indiana University Press Railroads Art and American Life
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Few industries have contributed to the development of the United State as the railroads have. Behind the muscle and reach of these networks, the locomotives, the engineering feats is a human story. J. Craig Thorpe is one of the great artists we have who has captured the awe of this industry, its people and the land it serves. His art both educates and inspires us because there is a reverence to his work and an incomparable dedication to detail. What could have been a book simply cataloging his art is so much more because it is also about his journey in life, the people he met, the way he conceptualized his art and, perhaps most poignantly, wondering how this type of art will survive in a digital age. Whether you simply like trains or appreciate the beauty of art in its purest form, then this book should be a part of your library."—Joe McHugh; Amtrak Executive, 1994-2020"J. Craig Thorpe is a dear friend to the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR) because he augmented the brand with artwork that communicated the railway's history, scenery and experience. His work was featured on more than a decade of the coveted annual wall calendars and an extensive retail product line. His numerous works showcasing the White Pass' events, rolling stock and facilities are testament to the depth of WP&YR relationship with Craig. I celebrate his friendship and artwork as a legacy memory of my years at the White Pass. I invite everyone to join Craig through this book as he shares highlights of this vision and passion for railroads through his experience and artwork."—Michael D. Brandt; former Sr. Vice President, White Pass & Yukon Route"Craig Thorpe has put together a fascinating collection of railroad art. Most of these images are Thorpe's posters done for railroad advertising and some for fans for good rail art. There are historic scenes such as GN's Empire Builder arriving in Minneapolis and a B&O streamliner at Silver Spring, MD. Contemporary settings include a dramatic late afternoon view of an Amtrak train on Hell Gate Bridge and trains passing Glacier National Park. Some vintage rail art, such as Jasper Cropsey's "Starrucca Viaduct" and Pennsy's WWII version of "Rosie the Riveter" are included. Unquestionably Thorpe has produced a book worthy of many a library."—Rush Loving Jr., author of The Men Who Loved TrainsTable of ContentsForewordAcknowledgmentsIntroduction1. Unfolding a Career2. Shaped by the Message3. Painting the Past4. Painting the Present5. Painting the Possible6. From Commission to CelebrationEpilogueNotesIndex
£28.80
Indiana University Press The Pennsylvania Railroad
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Al Churella's latest work, which paints a panoramic picture of the epic Pennsylvania Railroad between 1917 and 1933, further cements his reputation among both academic and popular history communities. Taking a mostly chronological approach, he nonetheless devotes ample space to major topics, even if some time periods overlap or are slightly out of sequence. With a clear emphasis on the people of the PRR, each chapter is a set of biographies placed against the backdrop of the organizational, operational, and technological evolution of one of the most important corporations of the era, as it grappled with competitive forces and political change. Churella's writing style is both clear and readable, making the book accessible to both academic and popular audiences, and ensures that readers will come away learning much while marveling at his accomplishment."—Andy Olson, author of Forging the Bee Line Railroad, 1848-1889; The Rise and Fall of the Hoosier Partisans and Cleveland Clique."In his eagerly-awaited second volume, Professor Churella takes the story of the PRR from the beginning of World War I to the pit of the Great Depression in 1933, a period during which railroad technology seemed to have reached a plateau and the industry faced unprecedented competition and regulation. It is the story of how two chief executives tried to steer the company with mixed success. Samuel Rea, the consummate civil engineer, reached to top only to confront problems that could not be solved by engineering. "General" W. W. Atterbury's military mind-set and Social Darwinism compelled him to "adapt or die," whether this meant staring down labor unions and the federal government or moving the PRR into new transportation modes. Churerlla walks us deftly through this tale of clashing personalities and often-frustrated ambitions. A wealth of previously-untapped archival sources makes this story richer and often more compelling than the previous narrative of ascent."—Christopher T. Baer, Curator Emeritus, Hagley Museum and Library"Albert Churella has produced a railroad history masterpiece. This volume on the Pennsylvania Railroad is extensively researched and carefully crafted with rich detail. He shows how the inter-regional "Standard Railroad of the World" confronted multiple challenges during the early decades of the 20th century, ranging from overreaching government regulations to bumpy employee relations."—H. Roger Grant, Kathryn and Calhoun Professor of History, Clemson University"Churella's PRR equivalent to War and Peace—so massive in scope that no other scholar dared touch it, until now. In volume 2 of a trilogy, this long-awaited, deeply researched and broad-based analysis chronicles the middle Twentieth Century years (1917-1933) of the "World's First Big Business Corporation." Not since the 1946 Burgess & Kennedy PRR history have we had such an impactful glimpse into the behemoth's corporate strengths and complexities in a fresh, comprehensive approach. Rather than a rehash of corporate paternalism, the author draws upon popular culture and technology driven by a nexus of railroad industry progress, ranging from the expansion of freight commerce, management hegemony to labor relations, in the process illuminating the company's years of profitability to internal strife during the depths of the Great Depression. The compelling writing and fresh perspectives reminds us that despite its profitability and largess, the "Standard Railroad of World" at its apex still had very real business struggles in a changing American economy. When we learn that the majority Pennsy stockholders remained widows who rode trains on company passes, it is unexpected but fun reading of an excellent scholarly effort that sets the bar high for business historiography."—Kurt R. Bell, Pennsylvania State Archives (PHMC)."A magisterial companion to Al Churella's earlier volume on the Pennsylvania Railroad, arguably the most important rail company in United States history. I doubt that anyone will ever attempt to write a more comprehensive study of the Pennsy!"—Carlos Schwantes, author of Electric Indiana: The Rise and Fall of the World's Greatest Interurban Railway Center, 1893–1941Table of ContentsPrefaceAcknowledgmentsList of AbbreviationsPrelude1. War2. Labor3. Welfare4. Cities5. Transportation6. Stagnation7. Crisis8. WiredNotesIndex
£59.40
Indiana University Press Trains across the Continent Second Edition
Book SynopsisIntroductory text and concise history of the railroads in North America. Briefly covers virtually every conceivable aspect of railroading from "Hand, Flag and Lantern Signals" to the impact of NAFTA, and the electrification of the northeast corridor.Trade Review"The best current railroad history available ... everything you need to know ... both educational and enjoyable reading." --Dean Bruce, President, Railroad Education Training Association "Trains Across the Continent truly is a comprehensive account of how railroads helped shpae and are continuing to shape the history of North America." --Jonathan B. Hanna, Historian, Canadian Pacific Railway "Quickly and concisely Dr. Daniels leads you through the maze of building, merging, and a myriad of other details necessary to understand modern railroading." --Donald D. Snoddy, Historian, Union Pacific Railroad Praise for the first edition: "Despite the broad scope of the topic, Daniels manages to make brief mention of all major points of North American railroad history chronologically; from the workings of a steam locomotive to the dawn of the railroad mega-merger, nearly every conceivable aspect of railroading receives attention... This volume is a must for those wishing to broaden or hone their knowledge of the birth and evolution of the railroad industry in North America over the last 175 years." --Chris Goepel (review for Rail News, April 1999) "Nothing but positive comments about it from faculty and students alike... The industry bible in this area." --Phillip B. Cypret, Sacramento City CollegeTable of ContentsFor the new edition:Section 1. The Beginnings - Historical Survey Chapter 1. The Industrial Revolution and the First Railroads Chapter 2. Lions, Thumbs and Best FriendsSection 2. Railroad Fever - Historical Survey Chapter 3. Run on to Goshen Chapter 4. North vs. South: The First Railroad WarSection 3. The Glory Years - Historical Survey Chapter 5. Harnessing the Elephant Chapter 6. The Work Has Been Done Well in Every Way Chapter 7. The Pullman Company Chapter 8. Glory Years Technology Chapter 9. Railroad Financing Chapter 10. Perfecting the Network Chapter 11. Locomotive Evolution and the Creation of a Railroad Culture Chapter 12. Government InterventionSection 4. The Golden Years - Historical Survey Chapter 13. "The Public Be Blessed . . . " Chapter 14. The Lifeline of the NationSection 5. Modern Times - Historical Survey Chapter 15. Twilight of the Railroad Era Chapter 16. Trains Today Chapter 17. Conclusion EpilogueAppendices A. Chronological Table B. Railroad Historical Slang Terms C. "The Armchair Conductor": Railroad Movies Available on VHS D. Reporting Marks and Railroad Companies Recognized by the AARBibliographyIndex Maps (to be revised): 1850 U.S. Civil War U.S. Resources 1886 Railroads 1918 Canadian National Predecessors 1935 Railroads Current Major Railroads
£21.59
MH - Indiana University Press The Men Who Loved Trains
Book SynopsisIntrigue, greed, lust for power, boardroom battles, and takeover warsTrade ReviewThe Men Who Loved Trains is a riveting morality story of intrigues, boardroom battles, corporate takeovers, and secret cabals aiming for control of a large part of America's transport system. A rare behind-the-scenes story of an epic battle over power and personal gain. * Marshall Loeb, columnist for Dow Jones's MoneyWatch and former editor of Fortune and Money magazines *The men who loved trains deserve a writer who loves them as well. This excellent book is a perfect match of subject and author. -- Carol Loomis * Fortune *This absorbing book takes you on an entertaining ride through the train wars of the last 30 years. It is filled with intrigue and backbiting in the executive suites and with stories of how the railroaders got away with unbelievable waste—until it all caught up with them. -- William Neikirk * Chicago Tribune *This fascinating volume by Rush Loving details the painful re-shaping process that the railroads in the northeast underwent over the past four decades. -- David J. Mrozek * Michigan Railfan *Table of ContentsPreface1. The Forrest Gump of Railroading2. Meeting the Blue-Eyed Jew from Minnesota3. A Cabal at the Greenbrier4. The Portly Virginia Gentleman5. An Eleventh Hour Surprise6. "Where the Hell Is Harrisburg?"7. Cooking the Books8. "That Telephone Man"9. The Granddaddy of Enron10. Some High Society Sex11. "They Are Going to Run Out of Cash"12. The Scandals Unfold13. Booted Off the Property14. A School Band on the Railroad Tracks15. The Unsinkable Chief Wawatam16. Donning the Mantle of Moses17. Merging Railroads over Bourbon18. Selling the Shiny Silver Sphere19. "God Save Me from the Planners and Thinkers!"20. Son of Penn Central21. "Why the Hell Do We Need Four Tracks Out Here?"22. Girding for Battle23. "We Will Fight with Every Means at Our Disposal"24. John Snow, CEO25. A Catalog of Blunders26. "I Think We Want to Be Seen as Somewhat Crazy"27. In the Betrayal Suite28. The Day the Horse Fell DownIndex
£21.59
Indiana University Press Nashville Chattanooga St. Louis Railway
Book SynopsisThe NC&StL Railway originated in 1845 as the Nashville and Chattanooga RR. Taken over by the Union Army during the Civil War, it suffered extensive damage from Confederate attack but was rebuilt and operated by the US. This book presents a work on the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis railroad. It is of interest to railroad buffs and historians.Table of Contents1. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry.—Historical Sketch2. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry.—The Tennessee Line3. Western & Atlantic Railroad4. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry.—Lookout Mountain Route5. Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry.—The Dixie Line6. Steam Locomotives—Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Ry.7. Steam Freight and Passenger Trains—NC&St.L Ry.8. Steam Locomotive Diagrams
£22.49
MH - Indiana University Press When the Steam Railroads Electrified Revised
Book SynopsisA comprehensive history of North American railroad electrification.Table of ContentsForewordPreface1: Electricity challenges steam2: Electrics into Grand Central3: New Haven's bold venture4: Under the rivers to Manhattan5: Taming the tunnels6: Conquering the Cascades7: Big motors in the Appalachians8: Montana copper carrier9: Catenary over the mountains10: Electrifying the 5:1511: The great Pennsy electrification12: Mine haul and miscellaneous13: Traction in Latin America14: What future for electrification?Appendixes A: The technology of electrification B: The motive power of electrification C: The what, where, and when of electrificationBibliographyIndex
£48.60
Indiana University Press Monon Revised Second Edition The Hoosier Line
Book SynopsisFor several generations Indiana shippers and travellers enjoyed an excellent network of railroad services, in large part thanks to the Monon Railroad. This title celebrates the history of this railroad, from its inception in 1847 as the New Albany & Salem Rail Road and then the Louisville, New Albany & Chicago to its merger in 1970 with the L&N.Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPreface1/Memories of the Monon: A Personal Accounting of the Hoosier Line2/Indiana's Own Railroad: Origins of the Hoosier Line, 1847-19093/From Glory to Bankruptcy to Rebirth: The Hoosier Line, 1910-19464/The Barriger Years: Seven Years of Change, 1946-19525/Tranquil Times, Troubled Times: The Hoosier Line, 1953-19596/The New Monon, the Last Monon: The Hoosier Line, 1960-19717/They Called It Shops: The Heart of the Hoosier Line: Lafayette Shops8/Red-and-Gray through the Hoosier State: A Recollection of MononPassenger Trains, 1946-19679/Tonnage on the Hoosier Line: A Pictorial of Monon Freight Operationsafter World War II10/Epilogue: The Hoosier Line after July 31, 1971AcknowledgmentsAfterword by Frank Van BreeRostersIndexColor Insert The Monon in Color (follows page ___)
£37.05
Indiana University Press Metropolitan Railways
Book SynopsisDeals with the growth and development of urban rail transit systems in North America. This volume traces the history of rail transit technology from such impractical early schemes as a proposed steam-powered "arcade railway" under New York's Broadway through the sophisticated systems.Trade ReviewMiddleton, a transportation historian, has written the definitive history of urban rail systems in North America. Although it looks like a coffee—table book, it is much, much more. There are long narrative chapters, short biographical sketches of major figures in the history of urban rail development, a set of appendixes devoted to rolling stock and track used in the various systems, and maps of all the current urban rail systems in North America. Middleton's survey begins with the horse—drawn street railways of New York and the various proposals floated throughout the early 19th century for inanimate sources of power for transit systems. He then describes and analyzes the development of elevated systems, subways, and finally the integrated systems that existed in most major US cities in the mid, 20th century. Latter chapters deal with how new heavy—rail systems were developed in the San Francisco Bay Area, Washington, DC, and other areas, while new light—rail systems were developed in Portland, Oregon, St. Louis, and other medium—sized cities. The major flaw of the book is that Middleton says very little about the decline and outright destruction of many urban rail systems since 1945. This reviewer hopes that this is the subject of his next book. Summing Up: Highly recommended. All collections. -- L. D. Johnston * Choice *Middleton, a transportation historian, has written the definitive history of urban rail systems in North America. . . . Highly recommended. June 2003 * Choice *Table of ContentsPreliminary Table of Contents:Preface1. THE QUEST FOR RAPID TRANSIT2. THE ERA OF THE ELEVATED3. RAPID TRANSIT GOES UNDERGROUND4. RAPID TRANSIT AT MID-CENTURY: NEW SYSTEMS AND A NEW ERA5. NEW METRO TECHNOLOGIES6. LIGHT RAIL TRANSIT: NEW LIFE FOR AN OLD TECHNOLOGY7. CONVEYANCES FOR THE MULTITUDES8. A METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS RENAISSANCEAPPENDIX A: THE TECHNOLOGY OF RAIL TRANSITAPPENDIX B: NORTH AMERICAN METRO AND LIGHT RAIL TRANSITIndex
£27.54
Indiana University Press Perfecting the American Steam Locomotive
Book SynopsisA lucid and entertaining explanation of the evolution of modern steam power.Trade Review"A great book for anyone interested in steam." -Railfan and RailroadTable of ContentsContentsPrefaceAcknowledgementsIntroduction: Components of a Locomotive1. The Steam Epoch Begins2. American Designs Evolve3. The Physics of Steam Power4. The Second Generation5. Motive Power Mavericks6. Dawn of a New Era7. Super Power Reigns8. The Pinnacle of Design9. Steam Technology's Final Thrusts10. American Steam in PerspectiveAppendix A: Description of Steam Locomotive ComponentsAppendix B: Service and Repair FacilitiesReferencesIndex
£34.20
