Railway Masterpieces - Tapa dura

The collection of photographs in this title presents some of the most impressive, significant and interesting railroad elements from today and yesterday, viewed through the eyes of a devoted rail historian. The photographs are accompanied by informative stories.

Travel the world through the pages of this unique pictorial capturing some of the most impressive, significant, and interesting elements of railroading from today and yesterday. Lush photos are accompanied by informative and fascinating stories that convey the energy and excitement of steel-rail transport. Locomotives, trains, stations, bridges, tunnels, and other railway masterpieces are richly displayed, accompanied by technical details and distinctive perspectives. American railroading takes center stage in this volume--including Grand Central Terminal, the Pioneer Zephyr and Moffat Tunnel--but readers will also experience the best the world offers: Britain's Flying Scotsman, the Japanese Shinkansen, Finland's Helsinki Station, and more.
- Lush photos of current and historical trains, bridges, stations, and more
- Feature stories tell the tale behind each masterpiece
- Author is respected railway expert, photographer, and writer