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The Times Britain's Scenic Railways
Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its ec...
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways. Railway expert, Julian Holland, takes a journey around the world. Train journeys from each continent and thirty-five countries are profiled.
Trains
A 144-page, 4-color book about the world's most scenic train routes featuring in-depth descriptions and high-resolution photography. From Asia to Australia to North America, "Trains" features over 70 of the most iconic routes the world has known. Learn about historic and modern train routes that travel through large tracks of untamed land.
Railway Heritage and Tourism
This is the first book of its kind to examine railway heritage in the context of tourism in a comprehensive, internationally relevant manner. It explores the challenges faced by developers and operators of railway heritage destinations including financial, legal and managerial sustainability in the modern tourism industry. These themes are exemplified by a variety of case studies of railway heritage in tourism from regions around the world including North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, and Australasia. The volume will be of particular interest to scholars of cultural tourism as well as researchers and practitioners of industrial heritage tourism, along with graduate and senior undergraduate students.
Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway
"A hundred years ago, high on the summit of Mount Tamalpais, stood a grand lodge with a breathtaking view. For 33 years, elegantly dressed men and women came to visit on the gritty steam trains of a famous twisting railroad known affectionately as the Crookedest Railroad in the World. They could dine, dance, and spend the night, and in the morning coast down the mountain in a gravity car. The Mount Tamalpais Scenic Railway had 281 curves in 8 1/5 miles. It had a branch into Muir Woods. It was built by business-minded conservationists in seven months in 1896 and climbed from a depot on the dirt streets of Mill Valley through a redwood forest and on to the rocky summit one-half mile above San Francisco Bay"--P. [4] of cover.
The Great American Scenic Railroads
Rail travel changes the world: no longer dependent on horse or water-borne transportation, people could travel easily over huge distances. Heavy industries, manufacturers, and sales outlets were able to transport goods efficiently and cheaply. For a hundred years rail was the indispensable mode of transportation. This book does not pretend to be a comprehensive account of each of the scenic railroads in the United States; rather it provides a potted history of many of the most significant. Many are steam operated but others, traversing some of the most stunning scenery that the country can offer, are diesel-operated. There are lines in most parts of the country and many offer a wide range of themed special or dining services. In an era when we should be increasingly conscious of our impact on the environment, these scenic railroads have much to offer in allowing access to the countryside without destroying it.
Amazing Train Journeys
Experience 60 of the world's greatest and most unforgettable train journeys, from classic long-distance trips like Canada's Rocky Mountaineer and Darwin to Adelaide's The Ghan, to little-known gems on regular commuting lines. Each profile contains practical information like ticket options and timetables, plus inspiring photos and illustrated maps.
