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A compendium of magnificent engineering drawings that gives a unique overview of the history of railways.

Trade Review
'One of the most extraordinary and original new books about the railways … I cannot commend this book more highly' - Michael Wenn Williams
'Dipping in at random throws up all kinds of interesting snippets of technical and social history and is rewarding enough to make you want to return again and again and to share your new discoveries with your family and friends' - E&T Magazine
'Sumptuous and highly informative ... sharing the jewels of the museum’s archive with the general reader' - Steven Parissien, The Art Newspaper
'Fascinating' - Country Life
'Fabulous' - RAIL Magazine
'An original approach coupled with a high standard of presentation … The range of topics is remarkable' - Friends of the National Railway Museum’s Review
'Sumptuous and fascinating' - The Bay Swansea
'A fascinating mixture of drawings, maps, sketches and other illustrations. Even those who aren’t especially interested in railways will find something to enjoy here' - Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Journal
'SUPERB. It is extraordinary. Never had a book like it. Architectural plans, maps, logos, stock… even British Rail’s tracked hovercraft! You’d love it' - Tim Dunn

Railways

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A Hardback by Christopher Valkoinen, Judith McNicol

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    Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
    Publication Date: 26/08/2021
    ISBN13: 9780500021675, 978-0500021675
    ISBN10: 0500021678

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    A compendium of magnificent engineering drawings that gives a unique overview of the history of railways.

    Trade Review
    'One of the most extraordinary and original new books about the railways … I cannot commend this book more highly' - Michael Wenn Williams
    'Dipping in at random throws up all kinds of interesting snippets of technical and social history and is rewarding enough to make you want to return again and again and to share your new discoveries with your family and friends' - E&T Magazine
    'Sumptuous and highly informative ... sharing the jewels of the museum’s archive with the general reader' - Steven Parissien, The Art Newspaper
    'Fascinating' - Country Life
    'Fabulous' - RAIL Magazine
    'An original approach coupled with a high standard of presentation … The range of topics is remarkable' - Friends of the National Railway Museum’s Review
    'Sumptuous and fascinating' - The Bay Swansea
    'A fascinating mixture of drawings, maps, sketches and other illustrations. Even those who aren’t especially interested in railways will find something to enjoy here' - Society of Model and Experimental Engineers Journal
    'SUPERB. It is extraordinary. Never had a book like it. Architectural plans, maps, logos, stock… even British Rail’s tracked hovercraft! You’d love it' - Tim Dunn

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