World Railways: 1958-59: A Worldwide Survey of Railway Operation

Invaluable reference work on world railways just at the moment when diesels were coming into their own but steam still ruled in many parts of the world. Provides a detailed description of every railway in every country around the world (covering gauge, length, whether electrified, number and type of locomotives and rail cars, freight movement, passenger movement, average speeds, revenue, etc.) as well as providing a list of underground railways and a list of locomotive and rolling stock builders. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and advertisements as well as some color ads. This book was a predecessor to Jane's World Railways. With indexes for railways and advertisers. 358 pages.