01930nam a2200277 i 4500 20231022095939.0 231018t20222022pauo e 000 0 eng d 9780764363689 RM213.50 hardback PPAK eng PPAK rda eng ger 23 725.31 725.31 WEL R Weltner, Martin, author. Train Stations of the World : From Spectacular Metropolises to Provincial Towns / Martin Weltner ; Translator: Simulingua, Inc., Atglen, Pennsylvania : Schiffer Publishing, Ltd., [2022?] ©2022 191 pages : colour photographs 27 cm. text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier Translated from the German by Simulingua, Inc. A lot has happened in the world of railroads since the first train station opened in Darlington, northern England, almost 200 years ago. Today's railroad station buildings are as wonderfully diverse as their locations, ranging from what G. K. Chesterton called "cathedrals of the Industrial Revolution" springing up along high-speed rail lines, to charming country stops that rarely see a passenger. On this fascinating journey to nearly 80 train stations on five continents, you'll learn about the use of rail transit on each continent and the story of each station. Contemporary color photographs are an invitation to become absorbed in the details that make train stations worth a good look. Many provide stunning aerial views, showing a perspective not available to passengers. Monumental or modest, these transportation hubs have great appeal because they signal the prospect of escaping from everyday life. Distant destinations are beckoning. Railroad stations History Simulingua, Inc., translator. ddc B 193377 193377 0 1 PPAK R 2023-11-26 0 R 725.31 WEL A01799323 2023-11-26 15:03:16 B