Train - John Coiley

The introduction of steam locomotives marked the beginning of a revolution that was to change the lives of people all over the world. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs follows the development of railways
from horse-drawn carriages to the high-speed trains of today.Take a look inside the luxurious saloon used by Queen Victoria over one hundred years ago
and see the world's first underground steam train. See inside an original working signal box
and learn how a train driver reads the signals along the line.
Discover how tracks evolved from simple wooden strips to steel rails able to take the strain of titling trains
and learn how bridges and tunnels are built.
See the fastest train in the world as well as the hi-tech trains of the future.Produced in association with the National Railway Museum in York
Train is a unique and exciting introduction to the thrill and fascination of railways.