2,847円 THE TOP TEN SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER 'Vividly conjures a lost age' FINANCIAL TIMES **'**Hugely entertaining' EVENING STANDARD 'A feast of anecdotage' SUNDAY TIMES Throughout the twentieth century, the seaside service posters of Britain's railways promised fresh air and frivolity to millions of urb...

1,500円 The Ward Kimball: The Story of Disneyland Engine No. 5 From Plantation to Theme Park For Disneyland's 50th anniversary, the company had a great idea: add a fifth train to the Disneyland Railroad and name it after Ward Kimball, a Disney Legend and, like Walt himself, a railfan. This is the story o...

1,500円 A Grand Circle Tour Noted rail expert Steve DeGaetano welcomes you aboard for this definitive, in-depth history of the Disneyland Railroad, with hundreds of vintage and current photos, and a fascinating, behind-the-scenes account of how Disney operates its system of trains, stations, and roundhou...

24,309円 This book is designed to summarize and synthesize Professor Chen Weirong's many years of research and related technical progress in the field. It describes the key technologies and application status of fuel cell, solar energy and energy storage in railway transportation. New energy locomotive is...

1,477円 The historic Central Railroad of New Jersey (CRRNJ) Terminal operated for nearly 80 years from 1869 until 1967. It served as the main passenger terminal for the CRRNJ and its tenant Class I railroads serving the New York City metropolitan area. For approximately two-thirds of the 12-17 million ne...

3,786円 Inspires readers to build their own miniature railways, offering guidance on design, construction, and operation. The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to ’have a go’. The book de...

15,800円 This book offers a timely introduction to railway brake systems. It introduces operational aspects as well as a set of rail vehicle specific requirements, such as wheel-rail contact and rail vehicle dynamics. It discusses the process of brake control, in particular for automatic pneumatic brake s...

3,786円 Details the history, design, performance, and eventual decline of the British Railways Class 23 'Baby Deltics' locomotives. The British Railways ‘Pilot Scheme’ orders of 1955 included ten English Electric Type 2 diesel-electric locomotives deploying Napier ‘Deltic’ engines. These locomotives, mor...

3,786円 Explores the fascinating history of the Great Western Railway route from London to Birkenhead, covering its diverse landscapes, competition with rivals, and legacy. One of the most diverse, complex and thus most interesting railway routes in the land. It set out as part of Brunel’s Great Western ...

3,258円 Continues the story of the Kent & East Sussex Railway, covering its expansion, challenges, and achievements from 1974 to the 21st century. Over thirty years ago Nick Pallant told the story of the struggle to save one of Britain's best loved heritage railways in Holding the Line – Preserving the K...

3,786円 Tells the story of John Hughes' persistent efforts to develop gas turbine locomotives, culminating in the creation of the GT3. During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war ...

2,642円 Highlights the development of light railways in rural Britain and Ireland after the 1896 Act, showcasing their infrastructure. The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had bee...