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First edition. Collins. London. 1980. xxiii, (1), 356pp. Text illustrations. Original quarter two tone cloth, silver lettering and vignette to spine. In the original unclipped dust wrapper, a little sunned to spine. Bookplate of Clare Tritton McLaren of Coughton Court to ffep.An anthology of writings through 155 years of train travel. Recalling historic journeys, the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Line, the inaugural journey of the Orient Express, Lenin's return to Russia, The Flying Scotsman, The Trans-Siberian, the Indian Grand Trunk Express, The Santa Fe Super Chief, etc. For some contributors, see the photograph image of the lower cover.