Railways - Spain: Illustrated History Books & Guides

Loks der spanischen Eisenbahnen RENFE seit 1941

The economic consequences of the Spanish Civil War led to the founding of the Red Nacional de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (RENFE) on January 24, 1941. Around 50 years later, the first high-speed train, AVE (Alta Velocidad Española), ran between Madrid and Seville.
Spain now has one of the most important high-speed rail networks in the world.

Pages of the book "Loks der spanischen Eisenbahnen RENFE seit 1941"

Railway enthusiasts know that there is an interesting railway network to travel on the Iberian Peninsula, which offers a varied fleet of vehicles from the AVE to the Talgo, which the expert Thomas Estler explains.
Each type is presented with a photo, a historical description and technical data.

Product details

Author:	Thomas Estler
Details:	128 pages, 8.1 x 5.5 in (20.5 x 14 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	100 b&w and color photos
Language:	German
Publisher:	Transpress (D, 2021)
ISBN:	9783613716285

El Canfranc, Historia de un Tren de Leyenda

This is a tale of trains, portraying a past of nostalgia, decline, heroism, effort, joy, hopelessness, and harsh reality. It's a book brimming with emotions, primarily dedicated to Canfranc and its trains, station, and the Pau-Canfranc-Zaragoza line.

This book, written by Alfonso Marco, offers a comprehensive account for the first time, detailing the trains that traversed and still traverse the Pyrenean surroundings of the Aragón Valley. It delves into the historical episodes of a route both symbolic and unfortunate, losing its international utility long ago yet retaining its character.

The author approaches this remarkable railway legacy with honesty, avoiding sentimentality. While focusing on its rail significance, Marco also acknowledges Canfranc's broader social, scenic, economic, and historical implications. Without trains, Canfranc would lose its purpose, yet it holds dimensions beyond just rail transport.

Text in Spanish.

Product details

Author:	Alfonso Marco Pérez
Details:	280 pages, 8.7 x 9 in (22 x 24 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Spanish
Publisher:	Editorial Doce Robles (E, 2017)
ISBN:	9788494755835

El ferrocarril de la rodalia de Barcelona - Des dels orígens fins la creació de Renfe

The Rodalies service in Barcelona is a highly topical issue. It is necessary to increase the transport offer and ensure that journeys are less polluting and more efficient.
With this approach in mind, it is interesting to know the origin of the railway network that comprises the Rodalies service. The routes that we know today are the result of more or less bold initiatives and more or less successful projects, subject to their historical context. Engineers such as Ildefons Cerdà, Eduard Maristany or Fernando Reyes contributed to improving the society of their time.

Text in Catalan.

Product details

Author:	Lluís Ubalde
Details:	280 pages, 10.25 x 8.7 in (26 x 22 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Catalan
Publisher:	Editorial Efadós (E, 2020)
ISBN:	9788417432874

El ferrocarril de las cercanías de Barcelona - Desde los orígenes hasta la creación de Renfe

The Barcelona Suburban Railway service is currently a pressing topic, aiming to expand transportation options while promoting cleaner and more efficient travel. Understanding the origins of this railway network is crucial, as its routes reflect various historical initiatives and projects by engineers like Ildefons Cerdà, Eduard Maristany, and Fernando Reyes, who aimed to enhance society.

This book explores the history of the Barcelona Suburban Railway from its inception to the formation of Renfe in 1941. It delves into the reasons behind most railway routes, station placements, and the strengths and limitations of inherited infrastructures that form the basis for today's train operations.

Text in Spanish.

Product details

Author:	Lluís Ubalde
Details:	280 pages, 10.25 x 8.7 in (26 x 22 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Spanish
Publisher:	Editorial Efadós (E, 2020)
ISBN:	9788417432881

Historia del ferrocarril en España

This book provides a detailed account of the establishment and evolution of the railway system in Spain, spanning from the first railroad in colonial Cuba to the modern high-speed train stations. It includes supplementary sections featuring anecdotes, interesting facts, profiles of key figures in railway history, and literary excerpts from renowned Spanish authors who celebrated the railway in their works.

Text in Spanish.

Product details

Details:	256 pages, 10.6 x 9.25 x 1.38 in (27 x 23.5 x 3.5 cm), hardback
Illustrations:	many b&w and color photos
Language:	Spanish
Publisher:	Susaeta Ediciones (E, 2017)
ISBN:	9788467737653

Trenes por España

The steam trains of the 19th century made leisure and adventure travel possible under secure conditions, marking the beginning of modern tourism. In Spain, this revolution commenced on October 28, 1848, with the line connecting the city of Barcelona to Mataró.

"Trenes por España" compiles the most significant routes that exist today. Some are historical, others stand out for the beauty of their journeys; there are those considered luxurious, and thematic trains that transport travelers to another era.

This book, as described by its author Sergi Reboredo, is a wish list featuring some of the most interesting train journeys in Spain. While some may be familiar to the public, others may be less known or entirely unknown, but all aim to provide travelers with an experience that, to this day, remains very much alive: traveling by train.

Text in Spanish.

Product details

Author:	Sergi Reboredo Manzanares
Details:	208 pages, 8.7 x 11.6 x 0.71 in (22 x 29.5 x 1.8 cm), paperback
Illustrations:	extensively illustrated
Language:	Spanish
Publisher:	Anaya Touring (E, 2023)
ISBN:	9788491586210