Alpine Railways

Eugen E. Hüsler (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

320 Seiten

2026
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
9780764370243 (ISBN)

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Breathtaking images and vibrant descriptions showcase the technical and aesthetic marvels that are the railways of the European Alps.

Breathtaking images and vibrant descriptions showcase the technical and
aesthetic marvels that are the railways of the European Alps.

Dedicated to the fascinating landscapes of the railways that traverse the Alps, this book combines stunning, large-scale photographs with information about the numerous railways that wend through Europe’s iconic mountain range. Truly unique, these mountain railways are considered technical and aesthetic masterpieces.

Key Features:
• Detailed descriptions of more than 60 different railways present historical context and convey the full experience of riding along these scenic routes in France, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.

• Breathtaking images provide views of the trains, tracks, stations, bridges, and other infrastructure as well as the nature that surrounds the railways.

• A comprehensive chart provides information on each route’s length, highest point, lowest point, gauge, drive transmission, and opening year.

Alpine enthusiasts Berthold Steinhilber and Eugen E. Hüsler guide
readers on an unforgettable trip from the Tendabahn in the Maritime Alps of Italy
through the impressive Swiss railways and onto Austria’s historic
Semmering Railway on the eastern edge of the Alpine arc.

Berthold Steinhilber photographs for magazines and companies in Germany and abroad. He is drawn to the Alps, where he deals with landscape changes caused by man. He has received several awards for his photographs (including a World Press Photo Award) and lives in Stuttgart. Eugen E. Hüsler is the author of many publications (including around 130 books). He has been traveling in the Alps for half a century, often off the beaten track and always with an eye on the latest developments in mountain tourism. He lives in Upper Bavaria.

Erscheinungsdatum	17.10.2025
Illustrationen	Berthold Steinhilber
Zusatzinfo	166 color images
Verlagsort	Atglen
Sprache	englisch
Maße	216 x 279 mm
Gewicht	1873 g
Themenwelt	Kunst / Musik / Theater ► Fotokunst
	Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Fotografieren / Filmen
	Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schienenfahrzeuge
	Reisen ► Reiseführer ► Europa
ISBN-13	9780764370243 / 9780764370243
Zustand	Neuware