Eisenbahn - USA: Bücher - Geschichte und Fahrzeuge

Railways in the North American Landscape

Windgepeitschte Weiten. Versengte Schluchten. Herrliche Schnee- und Eislandschaften.

Dieses Buch zeigt die nordamerikanische Landschaft in all ihrer atemberaubenden Pracht, durchschnitten von den mächtigen Lokomotiven des Kontinents und eingefangen in einer Reihe beeindruckender Originalfotografien des renommierten Eisenbahnkünstlers Mike Danneman.

Diese wunderbare Bildersammlung fängt die Romantik, Dramatik und Schönheit der Eisenbahn ein und präsentiert die ganze Bandbreite atemberaubender Kulissen, die diese riesige Landschaft bietet.
Der Kontrast zwischen ungezügelter Antriebskraft und ländlicher Idylle schafft Szenen, die jeden begeistern werden, der die volle Pracht Nordamerikas von zu Hause aus genießen möchte.

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The Historical Guide to North American Railroads (3rd Edition)

This revised railroad encyclopedia offers a comprehensive overview of 170+ North American railroads, featuring their history, photos, route maps, and key facts.
A newly implemented searchable index facilitates quick access to information. Explore the stories behind abandoned or merged railroad lines and gain insights into major railroads currently in operation.

Designed for rail enthusiasts and history buffs, this ultimate railroad reference book encompasses both major and numerous minor railroads spanning the last century.
Statistical data highlights key aspects, including miles of operation, locomotives, and rolling stock, providing a thorough resource for those interested in the rich history of US railroads.

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Rails Across North America : A Pictorial Journey Across the USA

The railways of the USA have a great following, not only in the United States (where there are large numbers of rail fans) but also increasingly in Europe, where there are enthusiasts who regularly visit and model North American railroads.

The number and variety of these railway operations is both colourful and interesting. In addition to the major mainline companies, there are numerous short line and industrial concerns who run equally interesting train operations.

David Cable has visited the USA on fourteen occasions and has travelled extensively across most of the states, photographing railroads of every shape and size.

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Railway Depots, Stations & Terminals

A unique book about some of the finest, most interesting, and most famous railway stations. Contemporary photographs, historic images, and postcard views provide an in-depth look at the architectural gems that dot the railroad landscape.

The railway station has a special role in people's lives. Stations have served as the gateway to the world's great cities and the point of contact for remote towns. The inherent nature of the station is different from that of other buildings; it is an entrance, an exit, a place to rest, and a stop along the way.
It can be the first thing a traveler sees and the last memory of a favorite city. Facing both the street and the tracks, the station is naturally a point of departure and a face of the city it serves.

Brian Solomon, one of today's most accomplished railway historians, leads you through a one-of-a-kind exploration of the history and architecture of depots, stations, and terminals.

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America's Rail Pictorial

Featuring 362 all-color photographs of steam, diesel, freight and passenger trains from the 1940s, 50s, 60s and 70s, this hardbound 152-page book covers 37 different rail lines across the country.
It focuses on large and small railroads, including Santa Fe, B&O, CB&Q, C&O, CN, CP, E-L, GM&O, GN, GTW, IC, NKP, NYC, N&NW, Pennsy, RI, Soo, UP and Wabash among others.

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