The reluctant railfan's introduction to Europe [Paperback]

George H Drury (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1998

The book is an introduction to the railroads of Europe for the North American rail enthusiast who knows North American railroads well and is being taken more or less reluctantly to Europe for the first time. It includes suggestions for trips, hotel recommendations, and glossaries.

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About the Author

George Drury has traveled extensively by train in North America and Europe. He is known for his rail travel articles in Trains Magazine and his bimonthly column in Railfan & Railroad Magazine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: G.H. Drury (August 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966530020
• ISBN-13: 978-0966530025
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,173,657 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Railfan's the Word!, November 11, 2002

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Marc D Anderson (Brookline, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The reluctant railfan's introduction to Europe (Paperback)

Drury's books are essential for folks who want to see Europe from a train, which can be the best view. His occasional disorganization can seem a bit quirky, but if you have any interest in taking a railfan vacation (based more on the travel than the destination) then this book is a must.

Don't expect this book to be a real guide to schedules and such; it's more about the joy of riding some of the most beautiful rails in the world.

If you're an experienced European rail traveller, this will add some very interesting details about the history and logic behind the lines to your journey.