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Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains Paul Atterbury

Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains By Paul Atterbury

Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains by Paul Atterbury


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Summary

Establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains. This book recreates the style of the illustrated classic boys' railway annuals of the 1950s and 60s. It draws together colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering with intelligent and insightful commentaries.

Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains Summary

Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains by Paul Atterbury

Paul Atterbury's Wonder book of Trains establishes the sense of excitement and wonder in the world of trains, remembered by a generation of boys who grew up to be railway enthusiasts. In this wonderfully evocative book Paul draws together marvelous classic colour illustrations, archive photographs and period line drawings and hand lettering with intelligent and insightful commentaries. Atturbury recreates the style of the the illustrated classic boys' railway annuals of the 1950s and 60s. This retro-styled railway book creates a uniquely nostalgic atmosphere guaranteed to be enjoyed by railway buffs everywhere.

About Paul Atterbury

Paul Atterbury is a long-time expert on BBC TV's Antiques Roadshow, and has written on railways, Victorian culture and arts, as well as many other topics. He is also the author of Along Main Lines, An A-Z of Railways, Lost Railway Routes, Along Country Lines, Branch Line Britain, Along Lost Lines and Life Along the Line. Paul lives in Weymouth

Table of Contents

Introduction
Early Railways
Great Locomotives
How It Works
Building Trains
On the Footplate
Trains with Names
The Mail Train
The Dining Car
The Night Train
Royal Trains
Goods Trains

Additional information

GOR005068985
9781446302033
1446302032
Paul Atterbury's Wonder Book of Trains by Paul Atterbury
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
2012-10-26
128
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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