Author: Andy Flowers
Publisher: Key Publishing
ISBN: 1802820612
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
As traditional locomotive haulage declined in the UK and many enthusiasts’ favorite classes were withdrawn or taken off passenger work, British Rail fans began to broaden their horizons in the 1980s and look at the railway networks of other countries. For many, their first ports of call were the nearer continental European countries, with Germany proving particularly popular as it still featured locomotive haulage over much of its network, even on the smaller branch lines. Ireland also proved popular as their services were almost exclusively loco-hauled. As more enthusiasts traveled abroad and information and number lists became more available, foreign rail holidays became ever more popular, with worldwide favorites including the USA, with its long history of diesel traction and iconic locomotives, and India, with its extensive system and thousands of locomotives. As locomotive haulage declines in the rest of the world, British ‘bashers’ are becoming ever more adventurous with most countries, even North Korea, regularly featuring organized visits for enthusiasts. Today, British enthusiasts are found participating in their hobby all over the world and this book, featuring over 160 color photographs, summarizes some of the more popular destinations and locomotives that they travel abroad for.
International Passenger Locomotives
Author: Andy Flowers
Publisher: Key Publishing
ISBN: 1802820612
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
As traditional locomotive haulage declined in the UK and many enthusiasts’ favorite classes were withdrawn or taken off passenger work, British Rail fans began to broaden their horizons in the 1980s and look at the railway networks of other countries. For many, their first ports of call were the nearer continental European countries, with Germany proving particularly popular as it still featured locomotive haulage over much of its network, even on the smaller branch lines. Ireland also proved popular as their services were almost exclusively loco-hauled. As more enthusiasts traveled abroad and information and number lists became more available, foreign rail holidays became ever more popular, with worldwide favorites including the USA, with its long history of diesel traction and iconic locomotives, and India, with its extensive system and thousands of locomotives. As locomotive haulage declines in the rest of the world, British ‘bashers’ are becoming ever more adventurous with most countries, even North Korea, regularly featuring organized visits for enthusiasts. Today, British enthusiasts are found participating in their hobby all over the world and this book, featuring over 160 color photographs, summarizes some of the more popular destinations and locomotives that they travel abroad for.
Publisher: Key Publishing
ISBN: 1802820612
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
As traditional locomotive haulage declined in the UK and many enthusiasts’ favorite classes were withdrawn or taken off passenger work, British Rail fans began to broaden their horizons in the 1980s and look at the railway networks of other countries. For many, their first ports of call were the nearer continental European countries, with Germany proving particularly popular as it still featured locomotive haulage over much of its network, even on the smaller branch lines. Ireland also proved popular as their services were almost exclusively loco-hauled. As more enthusiasts traveled abroad and information and number lists became more available, foreign rail holidays became ever more popular, with worldwide favorites including the USA, with its long history of diesel traction and iconic locomotives, and India, with its extensive system and thousands of locomotives. As locomotive haulage declines in the rest of the world, British ‘bashers’ are becoming ever more adventurous with most countries, even North Korea, regularly featuring organized visits for enthusiasts. Today, British enthusiasts are found participating in their hobby all over the world and this book, featuring over 160 color photographs, summarizes some of the more popular destinations and locomotives that they travel abroad for.
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Steam Passenger Locomotives
Author: John Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World's Steam Passenger Locomotives
Author: Brian Hollingsworth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780701815394
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780701815394
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
Railway International Passenger and Ticket Agents Journal
The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives
Author: Colin Dennis Garratt
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754824367
Category : Diesel locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
From the early years of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this volume spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780754824367
Category : Diesel locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
From the early years of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this volume spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text.
Bulletin of the International Railway Association
Author: International Railway Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1392
Book Description
Railway International Passenger and Ticket Agents Journal
American Passenger Trains
Author: Patrick Dorin
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583882320
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Passenger Trains played an important role in the growth of traveling across America or to the nearest city—the height of its service after WWII until the start up of Amtrak. This book provides railroad hobbyists, historians, museum operators, and transportation instructors and planners with information about the types of train services and operations in various corridors, such as Chicago – Milwaukee; the overnight and daytime long distance service; transcontinental trains, and the various types of local trains on both main lines and branch lines. The book reviews the types of sleeping car, coach, parlor car, food and beverage services available at that time. The equipment and service such as vista dome coaches, dining and lounge cars with many types of meals and beverages, sleeping accommodations and coach seats including reclining and leg rests were drawing cards for passenger traffic. This historic review, including train schedules and advertisements, provides information on train consists which is valuable for creating model railroad layout size trains.
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
ISBN: 9781583882320
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Passenger Trains played an important role in the growth of traveling across America or to the nearest city—the height of its service after WWII until the start up of Amtrak. This book provides railroad hobbyists, historians, museum operators, and transportation instructors and planners with information about the types of train services and operations in various corridors, such as Chicago – Milwaukee; the overnight and daytime long distance service; transcontinental trains, and the various types of local trains on both main lines and branch lines. The book reviews the types of sleeping car, coach, parlor car, food and beverage services available at that time. The equipment and service such as vista dome coaches, dining and lounge cars with many types of meals and beverages, sleeping accommodations and coach seats including reclining and leg rests were drawing cards for passenger traffic. This historic review, including train schedules and advertisements, provides information on train consists which is valuable for creating model railroad layout size trains.
Bulletin of the International Railway Congress Association
Author: International Railway Congress Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1346
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1346
Book Description
Bulletin of the International Railway Congress Association
Author: International Railway Congress Association
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1384
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1384
Book Description