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9781913679231

Great Railway Journeys in Australia and New Zealand 3/e

Author: Bowden, David Code: 63074 Price: AU $37.49 (was AU $49.99) Format: Hardback / 160 pages Publisher: JOHN BEAUFOY AUD Published date: 19/10/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

An absorbing description of 35 trips that highlight some of the most interesting, scenic and rewarding railway journeys in Australia and New Zealand.

9781399086097

Tube Challenge : The Ultimate Ride

The race to visit every underground station in London... and beyond Author: Fisher, Adham Code: 63016 Price: AU $59.99 Format: Hardback / 224 pages Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD Published date: 15/10/2023 Availability: Pre Order. Release date: October 2023

Urban rail systems carry hundreds of millions of people for work and leisure every year. A tiny fraction of these passengers are competitors, who seek the fastest time for riding to every station. Most popular on the London Underground, this is often known as the Tube Challenge, recognised as a Guinness World Record since 1960. Spending any ......

9781398102019

Electric Locomotives on Britain's Railways

Author: Woods, George Code: 63018 Price: AU $39.99 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 10/09/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Before the West Coast Route electrification was completed in 1966, the electric locomotive was quite a rare beast on Britains railways, with the exception of the Manchester to Sheffield service that had been electrified from 1954. There were plenty of EMUs running on suburban systems around large cities and in the south of England, but ......

9781804601945

2024 Steam Trains Square Wall Calendar

16-Month Author: Avonside Publishing Ltd. Code: 62776 Price: AU $24.95 Format: Calendar / 24 pages Publisher: AVONSIDE Published date: 03/08/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

This Steam Trains Calendar for 2024 features a collection of some incredible steam engines travelling through the countryside in all their magnificent glory!

9781800352636

London Railway Atlas 6/e

Author: Brown, Joe Code: 62942 Price: AU $59.99 Format: Hardback / 160 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 01/08/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

First published to critical acclaim in 2006, enlarged and revised editions of the London Rail Atlas followed, the most recent being in 2018. This latest fully revised sixth edition reflects the dynamic and evolving railway network in the capital and will include additions such as the Elizabeth Line finally due to open in 2022 after many delays, ......

9780253067128

Electric Indiana

The Rise and Fall of the World's Greatest Interurban Railway Center,1893-1941 Author: Schwantes, Carlos Code: 63015 Price: AU $82.99 Format: Hardback / 320 pages Publisher: INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS Published date: 01/08/2023 Availability: Available to special order. Please contact us for updated price and availability.

In the early twentieth century, an epic battle was waged across America between the interurban railway and the automobile, two technologies that arose at roughly the same time in the late 1890s. Nowhere was this conflict more evident than in the Midwest, and specifically Indiana, where cities of industry such as Indianapolis, Gary, and Terre ......

9781857945973

Railways Through the Ages

A selection of Industrial and Passenger Railways Past & Present Author: Legg and Peaty Code: 61866 Price: AU $59.95 Format: Hardback / 128 pages Publisher: MORTONS MEDIA GROUP Published date: 14/07/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

From their early beginnings until today, railways have been an important part of the industrial and commercial fabric of this country with lines running to all major towns and cities providing necessary connections for both freight and passengers.

9781803993270

The Little Book of the London Underground

Author: Long, David Code: 62728 Price: AU $27.99 Format: Paperback Publisher: HISTORY PRESS Published date: 01/07/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Fascinating little-known facts about the London Underground, new in paperback. With 980 million passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching back nearly 150 years, the worlds oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but actually, how well do you know it? Do you know, ......

9780744077506

Train

The Definitive Visual History Author: DK Code: 62934 Price: AU $69.99 Format: Hardback / 320 pages Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY Published date: 10/05/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track.

Packed with stunning photography, Train catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express, and ......

9780764366444

K5 Rail Gun

Krupp's WWII Behemoth Author: Doyle, David Code: 62875 Price: AU $52.99 Format: Hardback / 128 pages Publisher: SCHIFFER PUBLISHING Published date: 04/05/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

A visual history of Krupps terrifying long-range artillery piece. Anzio Annie, Anzio Express, "Leopold"; known by many names, the German 8 cm Kanone 5 Eisenbahngeschutz (railway gun), commonly abbreviated K5(E), was the most successful and widely used of Germanys railway gun designs. Twenty-four of the weapons, capably of shelling England from ......

9781800352674

abc Rail Guide 2023

Includes Light Rail Author: Dunn, Pip Code: 62731 Price: AU $55.00 Format: Hardback / 416 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 03/05/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

The abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2023 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in April. The book provides the full fleet lists of the ......

9780646871752

A Train Driver's Story

It's Been a Hell of a Ride Author: Youd, Grant Code: 63061 Price: AU $35.95 Format: Paperback / 164 pages Publisher: INDEPENDENT PUBLISHER Published date: 01/05/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

The autobiography of a train driver, who grew up living beside a railway line in Tasmania, spent his early days ferreting for rabbits, became a Station Porter on the railways, eventually becoming a shunter before learning to drive trains and eventually becoming the senior trainer of new drivers.

9780367746889

Passenger Transport After 2000 A.D.

Author: Feilden et al Code: 62740 Price: AU $58.99 Format: Paperback / 284 pages Publisher: ROUTLEDGE Published date: 15/04/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. No longer available

Originally published in 1995 this book provides an authoritative and stimulating account of the issues and problems facing transport planners in the 21st century. The contributors - leading authorities from North America and Europe - put forward a wide range of points from which future technical developments and transport will be approached. ......

9780367741143

The Rapid Transit Railways of the World

Author: Howson, Henry Code: 62739 Price: AU $58.99 Format: Paperback / 220 pages Publisher: ROUTLEDGE Published date: 15/04/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. No longer available

When originally published in 1975, (here re-issuing the 3rd edition of 1985), this was the only genuinely introductory textbook to the subject of transportation planning. The introductory chapter places the issue of transport in its broader societal context, relating it to demographic, socio-economic, political and environmental considerations. ......

9780253065360

Railroads, Art, and American Life

An Artist's Memoir Author: Thorpe, J.Craig Code: 62634 Price: AU $99.00 Format: Hardback / 206 pages Publisher: INDIANA UNIVERSITY PRESS Published date: 07/04/2023 Availability: Available to special order. Please contact us for updated price and availability.

Explore the past, present, and future of rail travel through 30 years of one artists work.


Once a common part of the American landscape, trains are increasingly fading from public view. Though photographs can accurately convey the details of "what, where, and when," sometimes paintings can better ......

9781526792532

Steam Heritage, 1972-1985

A Pictorial Tribute Author: Knapman, David Code: 62729 Price: AU $89.95 Format: Hardback / 128 pages Publisher: PEN & SWORD BOOKS LTD Published date: 23/03/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

It is over fifty years since the main line steam revival began in October 1971 with the return to steam by 6000 King George V, thanks to the efforts of Peter Prior and the help from the British Railways Board. This is not the whole story, in that the preservation movement was developing and beginning to mature, as more preserved railways opened ......

9781802822588

Class 50s

Author: Pike, Mark Code: 62733 Price: AU $49.99 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: KEY PUBLISHING Published date: 16/03/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

This book follows the history of the Class 50s and their service on the UKs railways. During the mid-1960s, BR was looking to introduce a high-powered diesel loco to improve services on the West Coast Main Line. Although the new Class 47s would have perhaps been the first choice, these were already proving unreliable and suffered regular engine ......

9781398108103

The World's Last Steam Locomotives in Industry

The 21st Century Author: Edgar, Gordon Code: 62610 Price: AU $49.99 Format: Paperback / 128 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 10/03/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Following on from his popular series examining industrial steam in regions of the UK, Gordon Edgar looks at a series of fascinating workings around the world during the final days of steam in industry. A number of globe-trotting trips in the latter part of the twentieth century and early twenty-first produced a remarkable record of steam at ......

9781493070282

Europe by Eurail 2023

Touring Europe by Train Author: Ferguson-Kosinski, Laverne Code: 63062 Price: AU $50.99 Format: Paperback / 584 pages Publisher: GLOBE PEQUOT Published date: 01/03/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day
Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler's one-stop source for visiting Europe's cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than one hundred specific rail excursions ......
9781398100121

Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railways

The Late 1940s to Late 1960s Author: Reading, Brian and Ian Code: 62602 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 12/02/2023 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

With images and vivid recollections, we journey away from the main line to valleys, quarries and factories. Industries as diverse as slate, iron, paper, glass, food and tourism relied on dozens of small railways to keep people and goods moving. At quarries, factories and picturesque rural stations, Brian and Ian Reading explore scenes, many of ......

9781398108523

Diesel Locomotives Around the World

Author: Green, Peter G. Code: 62611 Price: AU $39.99 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 12/02/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

Following the end of the steam locomotive in normal service, the diesel has become the favourite of many railway enthusiasts. To show something of the diesel types and operations on various international railway systems, Peter J. Green has selected some of his best railway photographs from his travels to six of the seven continents of the ......

9780241601563

The Train Book 2/e

The Definitive Visual History Author: DK Code: 62600 Price: AU $65.00 Format: Hardback / 320 pages Publisher: DORLING KINDERSLEY Published date: 19/01/2023 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

The definitive visual history of the train and the railways - in its second edition This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track. Packed with stunning photography, The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives, explores in detail iconic trains such ......

9781760795443

Trains and Railways of Australia

Over 300 pages of Australian train and railways Author: Powe, Jim Code: 63067 Price: AU $34.95 Format: Hardback / 400 pages Publisher: NEW HOLLAND PUBLISHERS Published date: 17/12/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. No longer available

Respected railway photographer Jim Powe has released his exclusive and unique collection of Australian railways from the 1940s to today. Over 400 pages and many colour photographs show the glory and drama of Australian rail travel. Many photographs have never been seen before. Organised into states, each section includes an ......

9781445698625

Industrial Railways

Britain's Heritage Author: Coulls, Anthony Code: 62655 Price: AU $27.50 Format: Paperback / 64 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 15/12/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Since the dawn of the railways, away from the glamour of the main line express, thousands of miles of industrial railway moved raw materials and finished products. From sewage works to sugar factories, all manner of industries were served. These sometimes employed dozens of locomotives, or in other cases simply a horse or a petrol tractor. The ......

9781910809785

Electrics for the Railway Modeller

Author: Morton, Ian Code: 61939 Price: AU $35.95 Format: Paperback / 112 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 10/10/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

In this fast-changing modern world, nothing stays the way it is for long and this particularly applies to model railways which rely so completely on basic low voltage electronics. This is often the aspect of the hobby that is most daunting and off-putting both for experienced modellers and those new to the pursuit. One of the best guides to ......

9781912716142

Japan by Rail 5/e

Includes Rail Route Guide and 30 City Guides Author: Ramsey Zarifeh and Anna Udagawa Code: 60775 Price: AU $51.99 Format: Paperback / 528 pages Publisher: TRAILBLAZER Published date: 15/07/2022 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

The real secret to traveling around Japan on a budget is the Japan Rail Pass. This comprehensive guide is designed to be used in conjunction with a rail pass to get the most out of your trip to Japan. The book includes recommended rail routes - with maps - plus where to stay (all budgets), where to eat, and what to see in 30 top tourist towns.

9781398109919

Crane Locomotives

Author: Woodhams, John Code: 61855 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 10/07/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

The first cranes mounted on railway wheels were hand-operated, but by the mid-nineteenth century several builders had fitted steam engines and boilers to enhance lifting capabilities, though initially these machines were not self-propelled, but merely portable. By the 1860s self-propelled cranes were offered and gradually designs were developed ......

9781913679293

The World's Greatest Rail Journeys 2/e

50 of the most spectacular, luxurious, unusual routes Author: Solomon, Brian Code: 61945 Price: AU $37.49 (was AU $49.99) Format: Hardback / 208 pages Publisher: JOHN BEAUFOY AUD Published date: 25/06/2022 Availability: In Stock, usually dispatched same day

The World’s Great Rail Journeys describes over 50 of the world’s most exciting, unusual and exotic railway journeys, including North America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australasia, updated to include photographs of new trains travelling on the same spectacular routes.

9781838408039

European Rail Timetable Summer 2022

Author: Potter & Woodcock Code: 61858 Price: AU $57.50 Format: Paperback / 672 pages Published date: 22/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

 The Summer 2022 edition contains the timetable valid from December 2021 to December 2022 with updates from June 2022. The only comprehensive up-to-the-minute guide to rail and ferry services throughout Europe and beyond, providing timings for over 50,000 individual rail connections.

9781800351394

abc Rail Guide 2022

Includes light rail guide Author: Dunn, Pip Code: 61853 Price: AU $62.95 Format: Hardback / 448 pages Publisher: CRECY Published date: 22/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

The abc Rail Guide has established itself as the comprehensive, detailed, accurate and reliable guide to the railway networks of the United Kingdom. The new 2022 edition of this best-selling annual publication has been thoroughly revised and updated and reverts to its usual release date in March. The book provides the full fleet lists of the ......

9781398108004

Railways of the British Empire

Australasia and Beyond Author: Alexander & Siton Code: 61850 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 13/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Long before Brexit, the Common Market and even the Commonwealth, Britannia truly did rule the waves. Perhaps more unsung is the fact that she also ruled the rails over much of the world, for Britains engineers effectively exported the Industrial Revolution and specifically the railway around the globe. This was especially true in that ......

9781398109957

Diesel and Electric Trains

A New Era of Railways Author: Reed, David Code: 61851 Price: AU $39.95 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: AMBERLEY Published date: 12/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

This is the second volume of previously unpublished photographs from the camera of David Reed, focusing on the electric and diesel traction of the late 1960s and 1970s. The photographs of locomotives and multiple units, none of which remain in regular service, feature a variety of locations. On the Eastern and London Midland regions they range ......

9781913295684

The Modern Railway 2021

Directory - Review - Opinion - Reference Author: Sherrett, Philip Code: 61852 Price: AU $74.95 Format: Paperback / 216 pages Publisher: KEY PUBLISHING LTD Published date: 02/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Produced annually by the team from Modern Railways - the leading monthly rail magazine, The Modern Railway 2021 offers a comprehensive review of the UK rail industry, together with an overview of events in Europe. With contributions from Roger Ford, Tony Miles, Alan Williams and other members of the team, The Modern Railway 2021 provides an ......

9781913870683

HSTs: The Western Region

Author: Pike, Mark Code: 61849 Price: AU $49.95 Format: Paperback / 96 pages Publisher: KEY PUBLISHING LTD Published date: 02/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

Although in the late 1970s they were frowned upon by many for replacing a number of loco-hauled services, and indeed locomotives, for 40 years the High-Speed Train (HST) was the mainstay of express services for many train operators in the UK. It was in the former Western Region of British Rail that they first made their mark in service, and ......

9788854418387

Trains

From Steam Locomotives to the Future of Sustainability Author: Tanel, Franco Code: 61847 Price: AU $54.95 Format: Hardback / 328 pages Publisher: WHITE STAR Published date: 02/06/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

From the ancient steam locomotives to the latest high-speed models in Europe and China, as well as the first hydrogen-powered convoys, this volume is a fascinating journey in the world of trains. This book guides discovery of the most recent news regarding rail transport, taking a look at the near future, when trains will be remotely controlled ......

9780063080362

Border Crossings

A Journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway Author: Fick, Emma Code: 61731 Price: AU $45.00 Format: Hardback / 240 pages Publisher: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS Published date: 23/05/2022 Availability: In stock at supplier. Usually dispatched 7-15 business days

An illustrated travelogue that brilliantly captures artist and illustrator Emma Ficks 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 ......

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