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World Railway Journeys by Holland, Julian

ISBN: 9780008163570 PUBLISHER: Collins FORMAT: Paperback PAGES: 464 PUBLICATION DATE: 10.03.2016 DIMENSIONS: 20.83 x 14.99 x 2.03 centimetres

DESCRIPTION: Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways. Railway expert Julian Holland takes you on a journey around the world. Take a journey around the world by rail, from the American Rockies to the Australian outback, covering 50 routes from 35 countries. Detailed commentary on the geography and history of each line, from leading railways expert Julian Holland, is complemented by prestigious Times mapping and beautiful photography. Railway journeys include; * Le Petit Train Jaune in the Pyrenees featuring France's highest railway station. * Cape Town to Kimberley in South Africa a feat of late Victorian engineering through the Hex River Mountains and across the Karoo Desert. * QinghaiTibet Railway in China contains the highest railway, tunnel and station in the world. * TransAustralian Railway in Australia contains the world's longest stretch of dead straight track. * Cumbres & Toltec Railroad in USA takes passengers on an aweinspiring scenic 64mile journey through the Rocky Mountains along the ColoradoNew Mexico border. * La Trochita in Argentina where original oilfired steam locomotives travel along a narrow gauge railway in the shadow of the Andes Mountains.

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