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This stunning book is a glorious celebration of all things train and track. Packed with stunning photography, Train 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 best loved railways and rail journeys of all time โ from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway โ and the pioneers of train and track โ from "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson to engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel and Mรฉtro-maestro Fulgence Bienvenรผe โ Train is perfect for anyone with an interest in trains, locomotives, and the history of the railway. Review: Awesome train book! - Perfect for any train enthusiast! I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend who is obsessed with trains. It has detailed pictures and tons of information! Review: great gift for train-loving nephew - I bought this as a gift for my nephew and it was a hit. The book is full of great photos and enough detail to keep him interested without feeling too dry. Itโs a nice choice for a kid who likes trains, but honestly itโs the kind of book adults can enjoy flipping through too. Really happy with this gift.














































| Best Sellers Rank | #32,469 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1 in Railroad Pictorials #4 in History of Railroads #51 in Children's Trains Books (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 311 Reviews |
J**.
Awesome train book!
Perfect for any train enthusiast! I bought this as a gift for my boyfriend who is obsessed with trains. It has detailed pictures and tons of information!
M**.
great gift for train-loving nephew
I bought this as a gift for my nephew and it was a hit. The book is full of great photos and enough detail to keep him interested without feeling too dry. Itโs a nice choice for a kid who likes trains, but honestly itโs the kind of book adults can enjoy flipping through too. Really happy with this gift.
E**N
Fantastic Book for Train Lovers!
This Scholastic book is a must-have for any train enthusiast. Itโs packed with beautiful pictures and detailed information that will keep readers engaged and excited. Highly recommended for anyone who loves trains!
R**4
Awesome book!!
Got this for my Easter for my train obsessed autistic 10 yo son. He is going to LOVE it! Nice thick heavy book. Good pages will hold up to use. Soo much information and pictures. I feel itโs balanced well there. I knew this brand would deliver and I was right. Get it if youโre on the fence. Great for you or a gift.
B**V
A very informative book covering the history of rail travel up to the present day.
This book isn't just a picture book for kids, but it's also a very informative and educational book for adults as well covering the history of rail travel around the world. It includes fairly detailed explanations about the earliest steam engines in the 1700s to the dawn of railway travel in the early 1800s, all the way to the golden age of rail, to the advent of electrically powered engines, the diesel engine, and to the expanse and decline of railways across the globe to the modern age. It includes diagrams and explanations of how steam, electric, and diesel engines work, as well as maps showing routes of famous railway routes such as the Transcontinental Railroad of the US. It also includes timeline charts showing key dates and events. A worthy addition to any railroad enthusiast's collection as well as for kids and adults alike that enjoy trains in general.
C**B
Great for train lovers of any age!
Chock full of fascinating train facts and history. The pictures are very nice. My 8 year old rail fan loves it!
M**I
Great book on trains!
I got this book as a Christmas present for a train enthusiast and it did not disappoint. The best feature of this book is its plentiful and clear photos. It could make a great coffee table book as it would hold the attention of someone who doesnโt know much about trains because of the captivating photos but also has great information for the train enthusiast who wants to learn more about each train. I purchased because it was a Smithsonian book and I am glad that it exceeded my expectations.
S**N
Beautifully illustrated and comprehensive history of trains from around the world!
For all train lovers, this book can't be beat!! What a beautiful volume*****!!
B**N
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Trรฉs beau livre , bien documentรฉ en photos
P**.
Good book ever I have read
This book have well illustrated pictures well binding of it and it has well written information in it about ancient trains and modern trains
S**Z
Exceptional quality, binding and book, exceptional historic information.
This book is absolutely exceptional in terms of its historic content. Quality of the paper is very heavy, excellent quality finish to the pages and the print. It's heavy binding is very resilient, nothing bad to say. Absolutely wonderful. Will last for years for my nephew, thank you very much.
J**O
Awesome gift
Bought this for my son who is a train enthusiast and he cannot put it down. Hard back cover. Excellent find.
J**N
A fine book.
I bought a second one right away as a gift.
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