Railroads

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy....

Nothing Like It in the World is the story of the men who built the transcontinental railroad. In Ambrose's hands, this enterprise comes to life....

Les Standiford, author of the John Deal thrillers, tells how the man who turned Florida's swamps into the playgrounds of the rich performed the almost superhuman feat of building a railroad from the mainland to Key West at the turn of the century....

A witty and irreverent look at the world and a celebration of the glory of train travel. Rajesh offers a wonderfully vivid account of life, history and culture in an audiobook that will make you laugh out loud - and reflect on what it means to be a global citizen....

On April 12, 1862, a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and 19 infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine....

In 1869, when the final spike was driven into the Transcontinental Railroad, few were prepared for its seismic aftershocks. Once a hodgepodge of short, squabbling lines, America's railways soon exploded into a titanic industry helmed by a pageant of speculators, crooks, and visionaries....

The thrilling true story of train-robbing revolutionaries and passengers who got more than they paid for, The Peking Express is the incredible, long-forgotten story of a hostage crisis that shocked China and the West....

On December 18, 1867, the Buffalo and Erie Railroad's eastbound New York Express derailed as it approached the high truss bridge over Big Sister Creek....

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel....

From renowned writer and travel journalist Gary Krist comes the story of two trains full of people, trapped high in the Cascade Mountains, hit by a devastating avalanche....

In this social history of the impact of railroads on American life, H. Roger Grant concentrates on the railroad's "golden age," 1830-1930....

The best-selling author of Italian Neighbors returns with a wry and revealing portrait of Italian life - by riding its trains.

In one of the most inventive travel books in years, Ina Caro invites listeners on 25 one-day train trips that depart from Paris and transport us back through 700 years of French history....

The Age of Railways was an era of extraordinary change which utterly transformed every aspect of British life - from trade and transportation to health and recreation....

The dramatic story of the explosive 1894 clash of industry, labor, and government that shook the nation and marked a turning point for America. The Edge of Anarchy offers a vivid account of the greatest uprising of working people in American history....

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining - history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th anniversary....

In Last Train to Texas, author Fred W. Frailey examines the workings behind the railroad industry and captures incredible true stories along the way....

Fire & Steam celebrates the vision of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide railway to emerge....

A thrilling new account of the engineering triumph that created a nation....

America's most scenic train, The Zephyr, is deep inside the Moffat Tunnel when the entire Yellowstone Caldera explodes, spreading death and ...

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportation....

Off the Tracks: A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel is creative nonfiction that combines the social history of trains and personal travel memoir with a broader meditation on the meaning, importance, and symbolism of traveling.

India was the jewel in the crown of the British Empire. There were vast riches to be exploited and vast numbers of people to be subjugated....

In this extraordinary inside look at eight decades of the railroad industry and some of its greatest leaders, Loving reminisces about his colorful people....

The rumbling of freight and passenger trains were heard on the first transcontinental railroad and saved time and a multitude of lives. This book is about what made the short trip possible....

Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking her family across Europe to Poland, trains have been a linchpin of her life. As COVID locked us down, Mulloy began an imaginary journey that recalled the trips she has taken, as well as those of others.

Unveiling the future of transportation, "Levitation Innovation" is a riveting, compelling plunge into one of the most transformative realms of the 21st century. As you venture through the chapters, you'll discover the intricacies and marvels of levitation, a concept that may seem plucked from the pages of a sci-fi novel, yet is becoming an incredible reality. Imagine the possibilities: trains that float and skim across the land, making air turbulence a tale of the past. This book meticulously explores the phenomenon of levitation, from its scientific backbone to the breakthroughs that have ...

All aboard "Steam-Powered Glory" - Your ticket to an enthralling journey through the magnificent world of steam locomotives! Embark on an epic voyage back in time, where iron beasts roamed the land, and the hiss of steam and the clatter of wheels were the heartbeat of the Industrial Revolution. This masterpiece weaves a rich tapestry of history, technology, and human endeavor, capturing the essence of an era that forever changed the landscape of human progress. Chapter by chapter, be prepared to delve deep into the pulsating Prelude to the Steam Age, discovering how the relentless march of ...

**Steel Titans on Rails** Discover the Majestic Journey of Locomotives That Moved a World Embark on an epic journey through time with "Steel Titans on Rails," the definitive eBook for enthusiasts and historians alike, charting the awe-inspiring evolution of the locomotive, a machine that powered nations, transformed economies, and shifted the boundaries of human possibility. Your adventure begins with a ticket to yesteryear in *Chapter 1*, where we unveil the titanic rise of steam power, walking you through the smoke-filled birth of these mechanical marvels—and the transition from wood to...

The Short History of Railroads takes readers on a journey along the trail of the evolution of the railway. Discover the role trains had in the transportation revolution that changed the world. Readers will find an extensive list of railroad museums across the United States.