British Pullman Trains

Author : Charles Fryer
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Pullman cars
ISBN : 0947971785

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British Pullman Trains by Charles Fryer Pdf

Author : Agatha Christie
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2024-10-10
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780008516024

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Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel (Poirot) by Agatha Christie Pdf

Agatha Christie’s most famous murder mystery, reissued with a striking new cover designed to appeal to the latest generation of Agatha Christie fans and book lovers.

Author : Charles Fryer
Publisher : Silver Link
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2005-09
Category : Pullman cars
ISBN : 1857942590

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British Pullman Trains by Charles Fryer Pdf

This title reveals a fascinating and comprehensive record of a bygone era, one that catered for an exclusive creme de la creme of rail travellers, and gave rise to some remarkable vehicles, motive power units and train performances. It looks at an era of ultra luxury - of wood and silver service dining.

Author : R.W. Kidner
Publisher : Oakwood Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Pullman cars
ISBN : 0853615314

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Pullman Trains in Britain by R.W. Kidner Pdf

Author : James B. Sherwood,Ivan Fallon
Publisher : Robson Books
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Orient Express (Express train)
ISBN : 1849541876

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Orient-Express by James B. Sherwood,Ivan Fallon Pdf

In May 1977 the French national railways announced they were taking the Orient-Express, the world's most fabled train, out of service. The public outcry which followed caught the attention of Jim Sherwood. Sherwood bought two of the last four remaining carriages, then set out on a trip across Europe to track down enough original 1920s carriages, with their exquisite Art Deco marquetry and Lalique glass, to make a full train. In 1982, the lovingly restored Venice Simplon-Orient Express set off from Victoria Station for Venice, almost exactly 100 years after it had first carried passengers on their exotic journeys across the continent. Orient-Express Hotels today owns some of the great hotels of the world, all bought by Sherwood over a period of last 30 years. It also owns two other de luxe trains - the Eastern & Oriental carries passengers from Singapore to Bangkok, and the Hiram Bingham runs down through the Sacred Valley of the Incas to Machu Picchu in Peru. The purchase and restoration of each train and grand hotel has its own extraordinary story behind it, which is wittily and compellingly told.

Author : compiled from Wikipedia entries and published byby DrGoogelberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781291079739

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Classic British Steam Locos by compiled from Wikipedia entries and published byby DrGoogelberg Pdf

do you want to know everything on steam locos, how they work? Read about the technology and lots of steam locos like the flying Scotsman. Compiled from Wikipedia pages and published by dr Googelberg.

Author : Peter T. Maiken
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0801845033

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Night Trains by Peter T. Maiken Pdf

Forty years ago, it was the way to travel. Back then, one could climb between crisp linens and soft blankets, adjust the oversized pillows, and watch America speed by in the night. With more than 300 photographs and 50 maps, Night Trains is a lively account of the Pullman enterprise during the golden years of its operation--from 1920 to 1955--when the remarkable sleeping car system routinely played host to more than 50,000 guests nightly. "A compelling tribute to a bygone time when getting there was half the fun... An education for the young and a scrapbook for those who remember." -- Herald-Dispatch

Author : Tanya Jackson,Chris Green
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780752497426

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British Rail by Tanya Jackson,Chris Green Pdf

British Rail was a success. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name ‘Inter-City’; pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. It did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever fickle politicians. British Rail, A Passenger’s Journey is the story of how all that was achieved, seen from a passenger’s perspective.

Author : Michael Williams
Publisher : Random House
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-07
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781409052340

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The Trains Now Departed by Michael Williams Pdf

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to...well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a golden era of the past panting up the embankment? These are the ghosts of The Trains Now Departed. They are the railway lines, and services that ran on them that have disappeared and gone forever. Our lost legacy includes lines prematurely axed, often with a gripping and colourful tale of their own, as well as marvels of locomotive engineering sent to the scrapyard, and grand termini felled by the wrecker's ball. Then there are the lost delights of train travel, such as haute cuisine in the dining car, the grand expresses with their evocative names, and continental boat trains to romantic far-off places. The Trains Now Departed tells the stories of some of the most fascinating lost trains of Britain, vividly evoking the glories of a bygone age. In his personal odyssey around Britain Michael Williams tells the tales of the pioneers who built the tracks, the yarns of the men and women who operated them and the colourful trains that ran on them. It is a journey into the soul of our railways, summoning up a magic which, although mired in time, is fortunately not lost for ever. THIS EDITION REVISED AND UPDATED TO INCLUDE MAPS.

Author : Shirley Sherwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Transportation
ISBN : IND:30000056807674

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Venice Simplon Orient-Express by Shirley Sherwood Pdf

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2014-10-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781465436580

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Train by DK Pdf

This glorious visual celebration of train travel keeps you on the right track with stop-offs at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world. Your first stop in The Train Book is the groundbreaking steam locomotives of the 19th century and your final destination is the high-speed bullet trains of today. From the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you'll cross the continents to experience epic journeys and staggering scenery. You'll pick a seat on the most iconic locomotives, including the Orient Express, the Blue Train, and the Eurostar. You can also inspect the engines of famous British trains, such as Rocket, Mallard, and Javelin, and international trains, such as India's Palace on Wheels and America's Thatcher Perkins. You'll meet the true pioneers of train and track, including "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson, engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Métro maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe. For train-spotters and transport enthusiasts everywhere, this is your trip of a lifetime.

Author : Malcolm Clegg
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2022-12-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781399095501

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British Transport Police by Malcolm Clegg Pdf

This book traces the history of the British Transport Police, the National Police Force responsible for policing the railways of England, Scotland and Wales. The roots of the Force go back almost 200 years, starting with the development of the railways during the Nineteenth Century. Hundreds of railway companies were founded and although mergers and amalgamations took place, by the end of the century, well over 100 railway companies were operating, most of which employed railway policemen. The first railway policemen were recruited to work on the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1826. Other railway companies quickly followed and by the 1850s, railway policemen with their smart uniforms and top hats were a common sight on Britain’s railways. During the Twentieth Century, railway companies continued to merge before being nationalized in 1948. The following year, the British Transport Commission (BTC) was created to oversee not only the newly nationalized railway network, but also the nation’s docks, shipping, inland waterways, road transport, road haulage and other companies. Also in 1949, the British Transport Commission Police (BTC Police) was created to take over the policing of these newly nationalized institutions. All the former railway, dock and canal police forces were then absorbed into the new BTC Police Force. The BTC was abolished in 1962, having incurred serious financial losses. The BTC Police was renamed the British Transport Police in 1963 and has continued to operate ever since. It no longer polices the docks, harbors and canals for reasons outlined in this book.

Author : Martyn Pring
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781526761934

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Boat Trains: The English Channel & Ocean Liner Specials by Martyn Pring Pdf

A study of the specialty train, including its history, development, and operation beginning at the end of the nineteenth century. In many ways this title, featuring the evolution of cross-channel boat trains and the many dedicated services responsible for moving international passengers to and from trans-Atlantic steamers, is an extension of luxury railway travel. But that’s not the full story as it encapsulates more than 125 years of independent and organised tourism development. At the end of the nineteenth century, faster and more stable twin-screw vessels replaced cross-channel paddlers resulting in a significant expansion in the numbers of day excursionists and short-stay visitors heading to Belgium, France and the Channel Islands. Continental Europe, as it had done since the end of the Napoleonic Wars beckoned, introducing ideas of modern-day mass tourism. Numerous liners bestriding the globe were British domiciled. Major ports became hives of commercial activity involving moving freight and mail, as well as transporting all manner of travellers. Not only was there intense competition for passenger traffic between the Old and New World and Britain’s imperial interests, greater numbers of well-heeled tourists headed off to warmer winter climes, and also experimented with the novel idea of using ocean steamers as hotels to visit an array of diverse destinations. Cruise tourism and the itinerary had arrived as ‘Ocean Special’ boat trains became essential components of railway and port procedures. Whilst some railway operations were dedicated to emigrant traffic, continental and ocean liner boat trains were also synonymous with the most glamorous travel services ever choreographed by shipping lines and railway companies working closely in tandem. This well illustrated book explores the many functions of boat train travel. “This book should appeal to the rail fan, the ship enthusiast, the connoisseur of travel posters and those interested in the business of transportation. I know of nowhere else one can find so much information on boat train operation in one book. . . . Well worth a read by anyone interested in the interconnectivity of different means of public transportation.” —Charles H. Bogart, Steamship Historical Society of America

Author : Tim Bryan
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-05-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781784423216

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Railway Carriages by Tim Bryan Pdf

Evolving from the horse-drawn stage coaches that they soon eclipsed, railway carriages steadily grew in sophistication so that by the end of the nineteenth century the railway passenger travelled in comfortable rolling stock of a design familiar to many until the 1960s. While modern trains look different from those built more than a century ago, even today the facilities are not so dissimilar from those enjoyed by our Victorian ancestors. This book describes the development of the railway carriage from those early days to the present, highlighting some of the key developments in the history, design and construction of carriages. It also looks at the innovations that made life easier for the passenger, such as the introduction of heating, lavatories and restaurant and buffet facilities, as well as the differences in comfort between the various classes of traveller.

Author : Monisha Rajesh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781408869789

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Around the World in 80 Trains by Monisha Rajesh Pdf

WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOK SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare for a very fine ride' Michael Palin From the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet's Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Around the World in 80 Trains is a celebration of the glory of train travel and a witty and irreverent look at the world. Packing up her rucksack – and her fiancé, Jem – Monisha Rajesh embarks on an unforgettable adventure that takes her from London's St Pancras station to the vast expanses of Russia and Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and beyond. The journey is one of constant movement and mayhem, as the pair strike up friendships and swap stories with the hilarious, irksome and ultimately endearing travellers they meet on board, all while taking in some of the earth's most breathtaking views.