Railways, WaterwaysWelcome to Saarbrücken in the German state of Saarland. It's early June 2007. The weather is dry and the sun has broken through. In some ways this is an odd cabride to choose - not an ICE in sight for one thing! The charm lies in the variety -from industrial Saarbrücken whose fortunes based on ... From the series Ticket To Ride | |
RailwaysBuilt as a broad gauge branch of the GWR, this route became an important north-south link in the national railway system, eventually becoming part of the Southern Region of British Railways. The diversity of through passenger and freight trains is fully illustrated, as are the varied local ... From the series Country Railway Routes | |
RailwaysAn immense variety of trains are illustrated herein, including one that ran at 152mph on this renowned racetrack. The charming rural branch to wallingford is shown in detail, along with pictures of its prolonged return to life. The important Didcot Railway Centre has a special feature. From the series Western Main Lines | |
RailwaysStarting as a remote extension of the South Eastern Railway, it achieved considerable importance in two World Wars. As well as serving the local communities, it has carried hoards of holidaymakers - once to the South Coast but now to Gatwick Airport. The changing role of the railway is fully ... From the series Country Railway Routes | |
Trams, Road VehiclesTramcars once provided an efficient transport system for Reading and its suburbs. Local expert Edgar Jordan brings together in this volume an evocative selection of photographs; many previously unpublished views depict a past era of peaceful streets. From the series Tramway Classics | |
Buses, Road VehiclesTrolleybuses once provided an extensive public transport system for the town. Enjoy 'The Silent Service' once again with a superb collection of views of the town and its environs. The depots and wiring are of particular interest. From the series Trolleybus Classics | |
ModellingThis book is the first title in a new series, Realistic Railway Modelling, written by a higly regarded expert. Aimed at really keen modellers who want to learn how to achieve the highest standards, this all-colour book, packed with photos and diagrams, provides the very last word in detail, ... | |
BusesRed All Over is a personal view of the current London bus scene, but with a strong 'review' element to highlight the major changes that happened in 2011 - not least the replacement of the last seven bendybus routes with double-deck types. All of those are covered in detail, alongside sections ... | |
MilitaryThe Red Ball Express was the name given to the massive convoy effort which supplied the Allied armies moving through Europe after D-Day. Its success was a major factor in the rapid defeat of the German army. Some 28 Divisions were advancing across France and Belgium. Each division ordinarily ... | |
RailwaysRailway Disasters are almost always the result of Human Fallibility – a single mistake by an engineer-drive, guard, or signalman, or some lack of communication between them – and it is in the short distance between the trivial error and its terrible consequence that the drama of the railway ... | |
MilitaryThere are few battles in the sometimes bloody history of the expansion of the United States in North American during the Indian Wars that are more famous than Little Bighorn. The romantic view of Custer's last stand against marauding hordes of Indians has achieved iconic status but the reality was ... | |
RailwaysOriginally part of the South Eastern Railway's main line between London and Dover, the route west of Tonbridge became less important, carrying mainly cross country trains and local services. The historic stations and the variety of traffic are fully illustrated and detailed maps of every location ... From the series Country Railway Routes | |
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