From tales of lonely stations and signal-boxes in Scotland to the unlucky engineer eaten by a lion in a carriage in Kenya, an entertaining miscellany full of fascinating railway stories, facts, and titbits, covering the age of steam to the present day The world of the railways weaves a spell over many people, and in this engaging collection railway expert Anthony Lambert presents some of the best stories. From the early days come tales of financial skullduggery and worries that sparks from locomotives might ignite sheep's fleeces, but as the railway transformed the modern world, attitudes changed, and railways were opened to great rejoicing and even religious blessing. The romantic aspects of the railway are celebrated—and not just the unexpected engagement that came from a snowbound train in the Highlands or the sexual shenanigans of the Orient Express. Here are stories of railway travel, from the palatial carriages of tsars and maharajahs to the open trucks of the "lower orders," mishaps and faux pas, and tales of how ticket inspectors used to have to hold on to the outside of carriages while clipping tickets. There are stories here that would enliven even a cheerless commute on the 18.01, and remind readers that railways really were—and occasionally still are—full of derring-do, romance, and character.

Lambert's Railway Miscellany

Lambert, Anthony

Reference

Ebury Press

Miniature Railways Past and Present

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Crafts & Hobbies

David&Charles

Settle to Carlisle a Pictorial Guide to the Mo

Parragon Book Service Ltd.

A guide to the 10,000 miles of Swiss railways.

Switzerland by Rail (BRADT GUIDES)

Travel

Europe

Bradt Pubns

Less than 50 years ago, trains were routinely hauled by majestic steam-powered locomotives. These magnificent machines still exercise a powerful hold on our imagination, conjuring up the romance of oldfashioned rail travel and the excitement of human ingenuity pitted against the challenges of narrow passes, tight bends and fearsome gradients. Although the heyday of steam has passed, it is still possible to travel on preserved lines, heritage railways and industrial lines where steam traction is still in use. Many of these journeys have been made possible by the dedicated efforts of steam enthusiasts, who have struggled to acquire, keep open and refurbish routes that railway companies had earmarked for closure. This book profiles 26 of these remarkable journeys, ranging from the popular Ffestiniog Railway in northern Wales to the Changa Manga Forest Railway of Pakistan. Each chapter sketches the story behind the journey and details the locomotives that are in use, illustrated throughout with spectacular photography.

Top Steam Railways of the World (IMM Lifestyle Books) Profiles of 26 Remarkable Journeys, including the Ffestiniog Railway, the Changa Manga Forest Railway, and Many More from Around the World

Engineering & Transportation

Transportation

New Holland UK

From the great cathedral-like railways stations of the steam age to obscure lines built through spectacular landscapes to open up countries before the advent of motorised road transport, this book is a celebration of our lost railway heritage and the lines that can no longer be travelled. Through stunning images, Lost Railway Journeys from Around the World evokes the romance and drama of these journeys, taking the reader as close as they can possibly get to this lost world of dining cars, sleeping cars, station porters and international rail travel. Organised by continent, all of these routes have stories to tell and the lost journeys are captured in the old postcards and posters that accompany photographs drawn from collections and archives across the world.

Lost Railway Journeys from Around the World

History

World

White Lion Publishing

This thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's guide to Switzerland offers a unique perspective on getting the most from this mountainous country travelling only by public transport – a timely release with the Gotthard Base Tunnel transforming north–south train services. Switzerland boasts the world's finest public transport network, and the Swiss Travel System is a revelation. The comfort, efficiency and frequency of train, bus, boat and cable car services explain why so many Swiss don't own cars. Visitors cannot reach many of the finest Swiss sights by road, and there are over a dozen car-free resorts for experiencing the peace and clean air of the mountains. For walkers and cyclists, there are superbly managed networks of paths – almost 64,000 kilometres of footpaths and many surprisingly unhilly cycle paths beside lakes and rivers.Bradt's Switzerland is unique. No other guide book is devoted to Swiss public transport, which is the easiest, most enjoyable and responsible way to travel. The guide offers depth and breadth of coverage, encompassing culture, architecture, landscapes, walking and cycling, and fascinating facts for railway enthusiasts! There's a host of tips for reducing costs in a country known for being expensive, while a new section on food and wine includes a list of top restaurants.Switzerland has some of the world's most beautiful landscapes; though mountains and lakes cover most of the country's regions, each offers something quite different – and the four official languages add colour and variety.Switzerland's cities are among the world's most beautiful – and safest. Its capital, Bern, is a World Heritage Site with 6 kilometres of covered arcades, where even jaded shoppers will be enthralled by hundreds of independent shops. Luzern's lakeside setting is unrivalled, with mountains in every direction and the floodlit city walls providing a breath-taking backdrop to the historic centre. Lausanne and Geneva overlook Lac Léman, and Basel is enhanced by a broad sweep of the Rhine.With Bradt's Switzerland: a guide to exploring the country by public transport, you can enjoy all the qualities that help ensure Switzerland and its cities are consistently ranked as the most liveable in the world.

Switzerland: A Guide to Exploring the Country by Public Transport (Bradt Travel Guide. Switzerland)

Bradt Travel Guides

Thoroughly updated, this seventh edition of Bradt's guide to Switzerland offers a unique perspective on getting the most from this mountainous country while travelling only by public transport. Switzerland boasts the world's finest public transport network – the comfort, efficiency and frequency of trains, buses, boats and cable cars explain why many Swiss don't own cars – yet is still enhancing services, including recently around Geneva. The Swiss Travel System is a revelation.Moreover, using public transport is a must. Visitors cannot reach many fine Swiss sights by road, and over a dozen car-free resorts enable them to experience the serenity and clean air of the country's mountains (208 above 3,000m). Walkers and cyclists enjoy superb networks – almost 64,000km of footpaths and many surprisingly unhilly cycle paths beside lakes and rivers.Written by a railway expert who has been visiting this mountainous country since childhood, no other guidebook is devoted to Swiss public transport, which is the easiest, most enjoyable and responsible way to travel. The guide encompasses culture, architecture, landscapes, walking and cycling, plus fascinating facts for railway enthusiasts, numerous tips for reducing costs in a country known for being expensive, and ample advice for gastronomists. Switzerland offers some of the world's most stunning landscapes. Above and beyond mountains and lakes, each region offers something different and often curious – such as the world's smallest vineyard (dinner-table-sized and owned by the Dalai Lama) – while four official languages add cultural variety (although English is ubiquitous in tourist areas).Switzerland's cities are among the world's most beautiful, safest and pedestrian friendly. Its capital, Bern, is a World Heritage Site with 6km of covered arcades, where even jaded shoppers will delight in hundreds of independent shops. Luzern's lakeside setting is unrivalled, with mountains in every direction, floodlit city walls and an historic centre. Lausanne and Geneva overlook Lac Léman, and Basel enjoys a broad sweep of the Rhine.Whether you love culture or cycling, gastronomy or walking, with Bradt's Switzerland, you can enjoy the qualities that help ensure Switzerland is consistently ranked among the world's most liveable countries – while travelling confidently on public transport.

Switzerland: A Guide to Exploring the Country by Public Transport (Bradt Travel Guide)

An entertaining miscellany full of fascinating railway stories, facts and tidbits, from the age of steam to the present day.      The world of the railways weaves a spell over many people. In this engaging book railway expert Anthony Lambert presents some of the best stories. From the early days come tales of financial skulduggery and worries that sparks from locomotives might ignite sheep's fleeces. But as the railway transformed the modern world, attitudes changed, and railways were opened to great rejoicing and even religious blessing. The perennial appeal of the steam locomotive generated a pride amongst railwaymen and a fascination among the public. The romantic aspects of the railway were soon celebrated -- and not just the unexpected engagement that came from a snowbound train in the Highlands or the sexual shenanigans of the Orient Express. Here are stories of railway travel, from the palatial carriages of tsars and maharajahs to the open trucks of the 'lower orders', mishaps and faux pas, and tales of how ticket inspectors used to have to hold on to the outside of carriages while clipping tickets.     From tales of lonely stations and signal-boxes in Scotland, to the unlucky engineer eaten by a lion in a carriage in Kenya, Lambert casts his net across railways worldwide to gather the most entertaining material. There are stories here that would enliven even a cheerless commute, and remind you that our railways really were -- and occasionally still are -- full of derring-do, romance and character.

Business & Money

Industries

Acclaimed travel writer Anthony Lambert presents his selection of train journeys with real character, sublime scenery, a sense of history, a well-appointed train, or even the opportunity to enjoy a meal with proper napery, silver and glass... Some journeys are well known, such as the Glacier or Orient Expresses, which combine glamour, outstanding cuisine and service and colorful history. Others less so: The Sunset Limited traverses through the quintessential Wild West country of New Mexico; or the coast-to-coast journey through the chestnut- and pine-clad mountains of Corsica, crossing one of Gustave Eiffel’s glorious viaducts of gossamer steel. From the modest line of the Alaska Railroad to the Trans-Siberian; from a narrow-gauge web of lines in the Harz Mountains to the train that crosses Australia’s barren Nullarbor Plain in a dead-straight 478km, Lambert’s is an unmissable selection for any lover of travel that is as delightful as the destination.

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Lambert's Railway Miscellany

Miniature Railways Past and Present

Settle to Carlisle a Pictorial Guide to the Mo

Switzerland by Rail (BRADT GUIDES)

Top Steam Railways of the World (IMM Lifestyle Books) Profiles of 26 Remarkable Journeys, including the Ffestiniog Railway, the Changa Manga Forest Railway, and Many More from Around the World

Lost Railway Journeys from Around the World

Switzerland: A Guide to Exploring the Country by Public Transport (Bradt Travel Guide. Switzerland)

Switzerland: A Guide to Exploring the Country by Public Transport (Bradt Travel Guide)

Lambert's Railway Miscellany

The 50 Greatest Train Journeys of the World