The Illustrated Guide to Trains of the World
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Colin Garratt Book order (chronological)
Colin Garratt was a railway photographer whose work focused on capturing the romance and history of rail travel through his lens. He often published photographic albums where he selected and captioned the work of other photographers. His approach to publication, listing himself as the primary author with his name on the spine, sparked discussion regarding authorship and recognition of the original artists. His legacy lies in his extensive visual documentation of the railway world.
The Complete Visual History of Steam and Rail
- 528 pages
- 19 hours of reading
Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme
The Complete Book of Locomotives
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
This fascinating insight into the development of this mode of transport from the early beginnings of steam power to todays awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, will appeal to every railway enthusiast.
"This book is the finest visual tribute to the steam locomotive ever published. Colin Garratt's text and photography reflect his unique odyssey to document in pictures and word the last steam locomotives of the world. With hundreds of matchless photographs, this book vividly portrays real working steam eking out its final moments amid the great landscapes of the world"--Dust jacket.
A beautifully produced and illustrated compendium of British steam trains. Lightest of wear to book, some wear to the lower edge of the jacket, with a tear at the lower rear spine joint.
Guide to Locomotives of the World
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
A comprehensive history of global locomotive technology from the 1950s to the present day
Světová encyklopedie lokomotiv
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Hamlyn History of Trains
- 192 pages
- 7 hours of reading
100 Years of Classic Steam
- 304 pages
- 11 hours of reading
This book looks back over a century of locomotive production around the world, capturing engines on plantations, in heavy industry and on the main lines. With 200 photographs from four continents, author and photographer Colin Garratt's memorable scenes and absorbing text encapsulate the lasting appeal of the age of steam. A gold-foiled jacket ensures that this is a book for steam enthusiasts to treasure.
