General Histories & Descriptions
PROTHEROE, Ernest
The Railways of the World
Early twentieth century history of railways. Covers history, locomotives, rolling stock, infrastructure and operations; followed by chapters on each of the main UK companies and world-wide railways. Photographs throughout and 16 fine coloured plates.
RANSOME-WALLIS, P.
On Railways at Home and Abroad
History and experiences of Ransome-Wallis from the 1920s to 1950s. Around half the book covers Britain with the remainder covering continental Europe, North America and Africa, as well as island railways. Text supported with maps and photographs.
ROSS, David (ed.)
The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives
The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day
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
