General Histories & Descriptions
ALLEN, G. Freeman
Railways The World Over
First published in 1952 this general survey of railways included twelve fine colour pictures by contemporary artists, in addition to numerous black and white photographs. A second edition had two double page colour pictures on higher quality paper.
ALLEN, G. Freeman
The Ian Allan Book of Railways
Re-issue of extracts from Locospotters' Annuals Nos. 1 to 3.
ALLEN, Geoffrey Freeman
Railways Past, Present & Future
History of railway development world-wide in a large format book with photographs, illustrations and diagrams throughout.
ALLEN, George Cameron
Railways - British Railways from their beginning until 1960
History of Britain's railways to 1960 written by the brother of Ian C. Allen a writer largely on East Anglia railways. Narrative supported by photograph plates.
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British Railway Disasters
Survey of the major British railway accidents, describing their causes, impact and the recommendations arising. A large format book, supported with photographs and diagrams throughout. Forty-eight accidents are covered from 1876 to 1991.
