Railroads

Steam engines beauties with fire in their bellies, evoke nostalgic journeys down the memory track! The book showcases some of the beauties which are out but not over as yet. One of the most comprehensive books on the subject, it captures some special moments with these wonderful works of art. These ... More

The Indian Railways, from its modest beginning in 1853, has gradually grown to become the world’s largest monopolized railway network. With a sprawling network covering over 60,000 km of track, an annual passenger load in excess of 4855 millions and ability to efficiently transport freight to the ... More

Since this book was first published several years ago, railways have seen major transformations. The new and revised edition of this highly acknowledged book brings out the recent developments in track mechanisation, maintenance and monitoring. It presents modern as well as conventional methods of ... More

"Bombardier was under attach again. This time, the flack was coming from the president of Berlin-based Adtranz, the rail equipment subsidiary of DaimlerChrysler AG. In 1999, he traveled to Toronto and made a speech in which he warned that Adtranz was coming to challenge Montreal-based Bombardier on ... More

Railway Engineering has been specially designed for undergraduate students of civil engineering. From fundamental topics to modern technological developments, the book covers all aspects of the railways including various modernization plans covering tracks, locomotives, and rolling stock. Important ... More

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Frommer's. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. The lowdown on the top sights to see from Greek temples to castles in Spain. Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip wh... More

"A tribute to one of North America's great railway companies." This landmark tribute to the Canadian Pacific Railway features the work of many of North America's top rail photographers. Remarkable photography and essays cover the entire CPR system, from the east coast to the west coast and includin... More

Railroads were second only to the federal government in shaping the West, and nowhere was that shaping more visible than on the Great Plains and in large parts of the Pacific Northwest. Filled with contemporary accounts, illustrations, and photographs, The West the Railroads Made offers a fresh look... More

This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, ... More

- Over 450 railway systems- Organisational structures- Rail traffic and revenue statistics- Fare collection and reservation systems- Station equipment- Workshop, repair and maintenance equipment- Catering and onboard services and equipment- Information technology systems for rail applications- Cable... More

This book, die-cut in the shape of the a train contains a magnificent collection of posters from famous railroad companies, accompanied by an author's text.This book, die-cut in the shape of the a train contains a magnificent collection of posters from famous railroad companies, accompanied by an au... More

The development of railway stations and their surroundings is an emerging feature in current urban projects. Based on a series of the most inspiring contemporary European examples of station redevelopment, this book will assist planners and urban designers understand the specific and complex nature ... More