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Words or less) Bold, beautiful, and powerful, steam locomotives have captivated children and adults alike for generations. From the editors of Trains magazine, Big Steam is Back features 11 well-known locomotives from across the United States and their individual journeys to restoration. This special 100-page edition includes the restored Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611, widely considered to be the best and most powerful locomotive ever
...Relive the steam era with thrilling tales and dramatic images from the world of great locomotives! Steam’s Lost Empire III will bring you 50 years of Trains’ best writing including 9 feature articles and more than 100 historic photos. Check out firsthand accounts of working on steam locomotives, studies of significant locomotive classes by authorities in the field, historic and dramatic photos, and more compelling stories!
With his charismatic charm, frank manner and relentless enthusiasm, Fred Dibnah - steeplejack and steam fanatic - held the nation captive from the start of his television career. Delving into the extensive Dibnah archive and revealing fascinating documents and images, this exciting MagBook celebrates one of Fred’s greatest works and, more importantly, the life of one extraordinary man.
See historic power come alive in this all-new special issue from Trains magazine! In this 84-page edition, expert authors and skilled photographers reveal inside stories and the unique character of restored steam locomotives. This thorough guide will help you to find the most exciting operating locomotives.
5) Steam Days
Steam Days is a monthly magazine dedicated to all steam railway enthusiasts. Each issue covers the six regions of British Railways: Western, Southern, London, Midland, Eastern, and Scottish, with the occasional article on Irish railways and the industrial scene. These well illustrated articles in the magazine cover the history of the railways of Britain from the early days of the 1800s through to the end of steam on British Railways in August 1968.
...This premium restoration railroad crosses the border of Colorado and New Mexico 11 times climbing to the top of 10,015-foot Cumbres Pass, the highest point reached by any steam railroad in North America.Step back 50 years and learn more about this amazing preservation effort to save Rio Grande narrow gauge steam in the Rockies. Steam Over Cumbres includes brand-new stories looking at this beautiful restored national landmark.
7) Steam World
Steam World is Britain's best selling historical railway magazine. Covering the magical times when steam railways were the lifeblood of the country. It features first-hand accounts from drivers, firemen, BR managers and enthusiasts alike. Featuring magnificent photography from the fifties and sixties, it will bring back wonderful memories coupled with inside information of what it was really like to work, travel and play on the world's
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