Transportation : Railroads

Michael Brein's Guide to Berlin by Subway shows visitors how to go to Berlin's top 50 visitor attractions by the Berlin U-Bahn (subway) as well as by Berlin's S-Bahn (suburban rail system). The guide shows which transit to use, which lines to take, which transit stops to board and exit, and, using detailed mini-area-walking maps, how to walk exactly from these transit stops directly to the visitor attractions. Additional nearby points of interest are also indicated on these mini-area-walking maps. An ultra-large official map of the transit system is also provided. Michael Brein's Guide to Berlin is part of the world's first and only travel guide series specifically designed to show travelers how to sightsee the top 50 visitor attractions by public transportation in a variety of the world's most visited cities. more...

Price: $8.00

Tells the story of one of the most recent, rapidly evolving additions to the world's navies. Coverage ranges from the 1882 launch of the first destroyer, through the nonstop technical and strategic innovations of the world war eras, to the current high watermarks of destroyer design such as the Arleigh Burke class. more...

Price: $105.00

You€™ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer€™s. It€™s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go -- they€™ve done the legwork for you, and they€™re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer€™s Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of shopping, and nightlife. You€™d be lost without us! Whether you€™re a first-time visitor doing the grand tour or a seasoned traveler planning a multi-country itinerary, Frommer€™s Europe by Rail is a must. The official guidebook of Rail Europe, this user-friendly volume has everything you€™ll need to plan a successful train trip through, Europe, from descriptions of the best scenic lines and high-speed rail routes to detailed information on reservations procedures and all of the rail passes available to visitors. We€™ve also included a wide array of options in a variety of price ranges, from large hotels and world-renowned dining rooms to charming guesthouses and simple cafes. There€™s something here for every taste, interest, and budget. Just because we€™re covering such a wide territory doesn€™t mean that we€™ve skimped on the details. You€™ll find an astounding depth of accurate, up-to-date information, including timetables, detailed city and route maps, exact prices, open hours, metro stops, rail pass options, train station amenities, train interior photos, and more. We€™ll take you to Europe€™s major cities and most charming towns, where we offer complete sightseeing, shopping, and nightlife coverage and review the best accommodations and dining for the rail traveler. But we don€™t stop there. We€™ve designed easy-to-follow point-to-point itineraries that help you make the most out of your time in Europe, includ more...

Price: $23.99

The Great Northern Railway highlights the changes brought on by economic, political, social, and technological advances, including world wars and tighter government restrictions.Illustrated with more than two hundred maps, period photographs, and drawings, the volume also includes appendixes listing the original track-laying history, track removals, ruling grades on main freight routes, and main line ruling grades from Minneapolis to Seattle. more...

Price: $90.00

Michael Brein's Guide to London by the Underground shows visitors how to go to London's top 50 visitor attractions by the London Underground. The guide shows which Underground lines to use, which transit stops to board and exit, and, using detailed mini-area-walking maps, how to walk exactly from these transit stops directly to the visitor attractions. Additional nearby points of interest are also indicated on these mini-area-walking maps. An ultra-large official map of the London Underground is also provided. more...

Price: $8.00