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Train Philip Marsh

Train By Philip Marsh

Train by Philip Marsh


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Summary

Covering the development of railway networks in America, Europe, Africa and Asia, epic rail journeys across continents and technological leaps, this book offers a ride through the history of the train from the Rocket to the Bullet. It features 200 photographs and complemented by 20 documents that are printed on the pages.

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Train by Philip Marsh

The great story of the age of the train is told through a wealth of photographs and memorabilia from the collections of the UK's National Railway Museum in York.

Covering the development of railway networks in America, Europe, Africa and Asia, epic rail journeys across continents and technological leaps, it is an enthralling ride through the history of the train from the Rocket to the Bullet. Over 200 photographs are complemented by 20 documents that are printed on the pages.

Documents printed on the page include:

South Eastern Railway's Illustrated Tourist Guide, 1887, including

timetable and tourist information for those travelling between

London and Paris

Orient Express poster

SNCF marketing material for the launch of the TGV in 1981 and its

record-breaking run in 1990

About Philip Marsh

Philip Marsh joined Britain's railways in 1973 as a booking clerk and has worked on them continuously ever since. His many diverse roles range from planning at senior levels on the Channel Tunnel Rail link, the Royal Train and driving and firing steam locomotives on today's main line and preserved railways. He is the Chief Correspondent for the market leading Railway Magazine and can often be heard on the broadcast media commenting as a rail expert on railway matters.

Additional information

GOR008058225
9780233004587
0233004580
Train by Philip Marsh
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Welbeck Publishing Group
2015-07-02
160
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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