Iron Horse: A History of the Steam Train

An American reprint edition of a photographic guide to the golden age of steam-powered trains in North America, the UK and continental Europe. With color photos showing locomotives, trains and rail infrastructure in these areas, and with a chapter on the evolution of steam-powered rail. This work originally published in the UK by Labyrinth Publishing. --- In blue paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket with representative color photos of locomotives on front and back panels. --- A clean, tightly-bound copy but with remainder mark to textblock top edge, slight wear to cover edges. Oblong Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; 152 pages