History of British Railway Carriages 1900-53

Encyclopedic history of British railway carriages of the steam era, from 1900-1953. This magisterial book details the huge advances made in railway carriage design, technology and social response from the beginning of the 20th Century to the end of the "company" period. Lively and well-written, illustrated with around 700 photos and 160 line drawings, this is an important reference work for railway enthusiasts and modelers alike. Originally issued in two volumes, this version is a one volume format. 552 pages with index.