General Histories & Descriptions
SCHIELDROP, Edgar B.
The Railway
Conquest of Space and Time
The railway volume of a late-1930s four part work by Schieldrop examining how transport had developed and overcome natural obstacles to its progress. Covering infrastructure and rolling stock, the volume has many fine photographs of the time.
SCHIVELBUSCH, Wolfgang
The Railway Journey - Trains and Travel in the Nineteenth Century
The development and social impact of worldwide railways in the nineteenth century. Illustrated with contemporary drawings and ephemera throughout.
SEMMENS, Peter
Railway Disasters of the World - Principal passenger train accidents of the 20th century
SIMMONS, T.M.; RANSOME-WALLIS, P.; WROTTESLEY, A.F.J.; FISHER, Walkden; WALDREN, Derek; ALLEN, Cecil J; & DAY, J.R.
The Horizon Book of Railways
SITES, James N.
Quest for Crisis
Study of worldwide rail transport in the late 1950s with text supported by photographs throughout.
SLEZAK, Josef Otto
Da staunt das Vorsignal
Seltsames von den Eisenbahnen aus aller Welt aus der Sicht der fünfziger Jahre
SNELL, J.B.
Early Railways
Overview of world-wide railway development to the early twentieth century, illustrated throughout.
SNELLGROVE, L. E.
From 'Rocket' to Railcar - An Outline of Rail Development since 1804
SOLOMON, Brian
Railway Masterpieces
Significant locomotives and infrastructure throughout railway history from around the world.
TALBOT, Fred A.
Cassell's Railways of the World
Volumes 1 to 3 or 1 to 2
Follow-up work to Talbots 'Railway Wonders of the World' (see separate listing) first issued in 1924. Features significant railway infrastructure and motive power from across the world. Fine photographs throughout.