Book DescriptionTravel the world through the pages of this unique pictorial capturing some of the most impressive, significant, and interesting elements of railroading from today and yesterday Lush photos are accompanied by informative and fascinating stories that convey the energy and excitement of steel-rail transport Locomotives, trains, обяэи stations, bridges, tunnels, and other railway masterpieces are richly displayed, accompanied by technical details and distinctive perspectives American railroading takes center stage in this volumeincluding Grand Central Terminal, the Pioneer Zephyr and Moffat Tunnelbut readers will also experience the best the world offers: Britains Flying Scotsman, the Japanese Shinkansen, Finlands Helsinki Station, and more Solomon is a leading world railroad photographer and writer He has co-authored more than ten books and has studied railway operations in more than a dozen countries The book draws from his 100,000+-image collection, plus features the photographic work of such notables as Otto Perry, Jim Shaughnessy, Colin Garratt, John Gruber, and many others Lush photos of current and historical trains, bridges, stations, and more Feature stories tell the tale behind each masterpiece Author is respected railway expert, photographer, and writer.  seltsam2003 г 160 стр ISBN 0873495667.