Pictorial Encyclopaedia of Trains and Railways by Editor-Alan Williams - 1978-06-08

England: Purnell and Sons, 1978. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9?" - 12" tall. Type: Hard Back First Edition. Large Hardcover Book and Dust Jacket in Very Good Condition. A comprehensive history of the world of railways -- the history of railway development, diagrams of the workings of steam, diesel and electric locomotives, descriptions of track and signalling systems, details of gauges and brakes, tickets and couplings, facts about viaducts, stations, bridges and tunnels --every aspect of rail travel is covered, ranging from the beginnings of rail travel up to modern trains--and a look into the future. Superbly illustrated with colour and b/w photographs and diagrams. Golden brown cloth binding with sharp and bright gilt lettering on front and spine. Very clean and unmarked. Light wear to lower corners, upper front corner bumped. Tight and solid, square, with headbands. Light smudge on endpaper. Bright and clean jacket illustrated with three differnt trains,… Read More

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Purnell. Very Good. 220 x 290mm. Hardcover. 1978. 192 pages. <br>A comprehensive history of the world of railways - - the history of railway development, diagrams of the workings of steam, diesel and electric locomotives, descriptions of track an d signalling systems, details of gauges and brakes, tickets and c ouplings, facts about viaducts, stations, bridges and tunnels --e very ... .

Maidenhead, UK.: Purnell Books, 1978. This is the first edition. FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL FOR PHOTOGRAPHS AND FURTHER DETAILS. FROM A DEALER WHO TELLS YOU WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEIR TELEPHONE AND ADDRESS CONTACT DETAILS ARE!. Signed by A Previous Owner.. Brown Embossed Cloth.. Very Good (AVERAGE)/No Jacket. Illus. by Pictorial Illustrations Throughout.. 4to - over 9¾" - 12". HARDBACK.

Purnell & Sons, 1978. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Good. Book Large format. Wrapper edge-torn with loss. Item Type: Book. Category: Railways; ISBN: 0361042019. ISBN/EAN: 9780361042017. Please contact H4o Books if you require images or further information. Inventory No: 010061. . 9780361042017