Famous Trains

Book info: Famous Trains (Paperback, 32 pages – Dover Publications, 2005) – Dover Publications, 2005. Language: Eng.

Condition: Very Good

Here’s your first class ticket to the Golden Age of train travel! Color your way through the legendary locomotives and luxury railway cars that once defined transcontinental elegance. Train buffs and colorists will love adding their own hues to this fine fleet of luxury railway cars. Thirty drawings depict such famous trains as Europe's Orient Express, a Santa Fe Super Chief locomotive, the observation lounge on the Burlington Zephyr, and a sleeping compartment on New York Central's 20th Century Limited.   Historic Fleet Variety: Features 30 highly detailed illustrations of iconic trains, including both the American and European Orient-Express, Settebello, America’s Super Chief, and Hiawatha. Interior and Exterior Views: See the streamlined "rolling billboard" locomotives and the elegant deluxe dining and sleeping cars. Industrial Designs: Highlights the mid-century aesthetic of legendary designers like Henry Dreyfuss and Raymond Loewy. Educational for Children and Adults: Learn fun facts about railway history, locomotive engineering advances, and the evolution of luxury passenger amenities. Nostalgic: Perfect for rail fans, hobbyists, and those interested in the romantic era of travel. Creative Stress Relief: Add your own color palette of vibrant hues for a mindful, stress-free activity. Prepare to depart on a creative journey through the most celebrated era of the iron horse! Bring to life the luxurious and historic trains that revolutionized travel, all while enjoying a calm and relaxing activity!