Brian Solomon Bücher

200 Jahre nach Erscheinen der ersten eisernen Giganten faszinieren Lokomotiven und Züge noch heute Menschen jeden Alters. In dieser aufwendig bebilderten Geschichte stellt Eisenbahnhistoriker und Fotograf Brian Solomon eine Auswahl der weltweit bedeutendsten Züge und Lokomotiven der letzten zwei Jahrhunderte vor. Von nordamerikanischen Dampf- und Dieselloks über die pfeilschnellen Hochgeschwindigkeitszüge Europas und Asiens bis hin zu hochmodernen elektrischen Güter- und Nahverkehrszügen: Solomon bietet einen Überblick über die Entwicklung der berühmtesten und technologisch fortschrittlichsten Trendsetter aus über 30 Ländern.

Die Blütephase der Dampflokomotiven in den USA wird mit legendären Modellen und umfangreichen Informationen zur Technik und ihrem historischen Einsatz beleuchtet. Erstklassige Abbildungen fesseln Eisenbahn-Fans und bieten auch deutschen Dampflok-Freunden einen spannenden Blick über den "Teich".

Dampflokomotiven markierten in der Zeit des Wilden Westens den Beginn der Eroberung der »Great Planes« Nordamerikas. Was heute allenfalls in Hollywood-Produktionen noch seine Berechtigung hat, ist im zeitgenössischen Eisenbahnsystem der USA längst überholt. Ruß und Kohle ist durch modernste Dieseltechnologie ersetzt. 25 der modernsten Dieselloktypen der USA, ausgestattet mit aktuellster Computertechnologie, beschreibt der Autor in diesem faszinierenden Bildband. Ein unverzichtbares Werk für alle, deren Interesse an der Schienengeschichte nicht in Europa halt macht.

Dampflokomotiven markierten in der Zeit des Wilden Westens den Beginn der Eroberung der 'Great Planes' Nordamerikas. Was heute allenfalls in Hollywood-Produktionen noch seine Berechtigung hat, ist im zeitgenössischen Eisenbahnsystem der USA längst überholt, Ruß und Kohle durch modernste Dieseltechnologie ersetzt. Von den Anfängen bis zu mikroprozessorgesteuerten Dieselgiganten weiß der Autor in diesem Buch von allem zu berichten, was der Leser über die Entwicklung, die Geschichte der großen amerikanischen Lokomotivfabriken und nicht zuletzt über Diesellokomotiven wissen muss. Ein unverzichtbares Kompendium für alle, deren Interesse an der Schienengeschichte nicht in Europa halt macht.

A celebration of trains—A celebration of AmericaTrains are the heartbeat of America. They have fueled this country's growth, transporting people and goods over its vast spaces. They epitomize the freedom to travel and explore, to go beyond the bounds. Now this breathtaking full-color celebration of trains, with nearly 100 new and historic photographs, brings the beauty and glory of these engines to life. From the Southern Pacific line of California and the Southwest to the Green Mountain Railway of Vermont, from the Louisiana and Delta line of the South to the Wisconsin Central of the Midwest, here are trains from all over America. Evocative pictures of trains climbing mountains, crossing prairies, stopping in small towns, and penetrating deep into the heart of our cities capture nearly two hundred years of railroading history. Even in an age of jet travel, trains carry an aura of glamour and adventure. This is your ticket to be transported by the most amazing trains of our country. You can almost hear the whistle blow.

Modern Locomotives examines how the demands of commerce spurred General Electric and General Motors' Electro-Motive Division to develop 25 remarkable locomotives capable of ever-greater speeds and tractive effort. Fabulous photographs from Solomon's own archive and those of his colleagues showcase these high-horsepower locmotives as they negotiate mountain grades, lonely stretches of desert, small towns, and major cities across the United States and Canada. Many of the giant diesels in this book employ the most sophisticated computer technologies available, they also recall the golden age of railroading, allowing readers to experience the raw power and deafening din of enormous machines moving 10,000-ton trains across the landscape. This stunningly photographed book describes the modern diesels that are seen on American and Canadian tracks, and shows them in all their brutish glory, hauling a variety of rolling stock. The size of the hardcover book makes it both an informative reference book packed wtih information, but also a beautiful book to share and display for train enthusiasts.

"An examination of the introduction of streamliners to American railroading, including the technology and styling trends"--

WWE Legends gives fans an inside look at more than fifty of the greatest wrestlers ever to slip between the ropes and enter the “squared circle.”They were World Heavyweight Bob Backlund, Superstar Billy Graham, and Bruno Sammartino. They were fan “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka, Chief Jay Strongbow, and Andre the Giant. They were the villains everyone loved to Killer Kowalski, Ernie Ladd, and the Fabulous Moolah. They were ethnic heroes, someone just like you that you could cheer Ivan Putski, Pedro Morales, Peter Maivia. They were the stars that shined the brightest, and left an indelible mark on the memories of countless fans.In a time when professional wrestling was divided into territories, no place created bigger Superstars than World Wrestling Entertainment. From the company's centerpiece in Madison Square Garden, legends were born.WWE Legends is the every fan's guide to the legends of the ring. They are all in here, from Andre the Giant to George “the Animal” Steele, with quick stats and descriptions of their most famous matches. No true wrestling fan should be without this book.

For a half-century, the Sheik terrorized fans and foes, becoming wrestling's most feared villain. Yet away from the ring, Ed Farhat was a veteran, family-man and businessman whose real life was shrouded in mystery. For the first time, Blood and Fire tells the whole story.

This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,” Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.