Classic Trains
Classic Trains by Hans Halberstadt, published by MetroBooks in 2001, is a visually stunning exploration of North American railroad history. This edition spans 144 pages and is presented in a large, horizontal format that enhances the detailed imagery of over 30 historic trains and locomotives. The book offers firsthand accounts of life on the rails, complemented by more than 150 dramatic photographs that illustrate the profound impact of trains on the continent’s landscape and society.
Readers will find a comprehensive narrative that begins with the steam era and progresses through the golden age of railroad travel to the present day. The book features iconic trains, including the Best Friend of Charleston and the Twentieth Century Limited Streamliner, showcasing how these machines have shaped transportation and history. With its focus on transportation and railroads, Classic Trains serves as an informative resource for enthusiasts and anyone interested in the evolution of rail travel.
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Featuring more than 30 beautiful, historic trains and locomotives, this exquisite volume–big and horizontal, all the better to capture the length and breadth of the cars and tracks–paints an intimate portrait of North American railroad history. Firsthand accounts of life on the rails, more than 150 dramatic photographs, and a close look at how trains transformed the continent’s landscape, society, and history make this a thrill for any railroad aficionado. The story begins with the dawn of the steam era and goes through the golden age of railroad travel and on to the current day. The classics on these lavishly illustrated pages include the tiny, treasured Best Friend of Charleston, the celebrated Twentieth Century Limited Streamliner, and high-speed models that cross the country today.
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