This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and trackPacked with stunning photography The Train Book catalogues the development of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives explores in detail iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express and chronicles the social political and cultural backdrop against which railways were built the world over.Profiling the bestloved railways and rail journeys of all time from the UnionPacific Railroad to the TransSiberian Railway and the pioneers of train and track from ampampquotFather of the Railwaysampampquot George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Mtromaestro Fulgence Bienvene The Train Book has something for every train enthusiast to loveThe Train Book further features A truly international view of trains through time from English steam to Japanese electric. Tells the stories of key innovators designers and engineers responsible for advancing rail travel. Doublepage images capture the beauty of the railways and the challenges faced by the people who built them.A musthave gift book for anyone with an interest in trains locomotives and the history of the railway this onestop train guide is sure to delight.