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Dow's Dictionary of Railway Quotations is an authoritative compendium of quotations about railways from 1608 to the present day. More than 3,400 entries are drawn from over 1,300 writers and speakers and a wide range of original sources both British and American-Acts of Parliament, poetry, songs, journals, advertisements, obituaries, novels, histories, plays, films, office memoranda, speeches, newspapers, television and radio broadcasts, and private documents and conversations. Here Andrew Dow records remarkable, memorable words-from the well-known to the abstruse, from the commonplace to the vital. The selected quotations are arranged by subject matter and searchable by speaker, subject, and keyword. Dow's Dictionary will inform and captivate railway enthusiasts along with readers interested in railway architecture, engineering, geography, and history.

About the Author :
Andrew Dow was born into a railway family in Hitchin, England, where his parents worked at the wartime headquarters of the London & North Eastern Railway. He spent thirty years in the aviation industry before being appointed Head of the National Railway Museum in York in 1992. He is the author of Norfolk & Western Coal Cars (TLC, 1998) and Telling the Passenger Where to Get Off (Capital Transport, 2005). He is a fellow of the Permanent Way Institute, president of the Stephenson Locomotive Society, and vice chairman of the Gresley Society.

Review :
Dow has given us an extraordinary harvest of 3,700 entries to pick from... Magnificent book. -- Michael Binyon London Times There are some 80 dictionaries of quotations on the market yet, until now, none has dealt with railways. Rail This book is a quite astonishing compilation produced through time honoured research, enthusiasm, and dedication to railways. Railways Illustrated One of the best of themed quotation books I have come across in a good while is Dow's Dictionary of Railway Quotations ... A rich assemblage of railway/railroad sayings. The "Quote...Unquote" Newsletter This is the sort of book you don't realize you need until you see it. Railway Magazine It will undoubtedly become a classic work of reference in its own right. NRM Rview This is a major contribution to railroad literature, and I expect my copy to become dog-eared from frequent use. Classic Trains The scale of Andrew Dow's achievement is truly staggering. IRSE A fascinating book to dip into... Andrew Dow is to be congratulated. Times Literary Supplement Dow has done us all a tremendous service in producing this fascinating compendium... it will be referred to pleasurably again and again. Journal of The Permanent Way Especially recommended for railroad buffs, and also for railroad-related publications. Wisconsin Bookwatch A labour of love... I cannot think of a better book as a bedside companion. -- Bruce I. Nathan SLS Journal If you're trying to find the perfect rail-related quotation, look no further. -- Gena Holle International Railway Traveler If you're looking for the perfect quote, or just enjoy getting lost in the thoughts of those who came before, this is a great place to start. Trains It is so well put together and so keenly demonstrates the widespread impact of the railways. -- Christian Wolmar The Oldie A useful tool in collections with a railway audience and for comprehensive reference collections. Choice A most fascinating and distinctive book. -- Martin Barnes Railway and Canal Historial Society Andrew Dow's new book is simply unique... authoritative, original and readable. Excellent. Back Track Hours of unexpected delight... Dow delivers several good laughs and does not flinch from indecorous language or from mentioning acts that are usually passed over in silence. -- Craig Ash Railroad History To fully comprehend the impact railways have had historically on civilization one needs to go no further than review this volume. American Reference Books Annual A well conceived and executed effort that deserves a place on the bookshelves of many scholars and enthusiasts. -- Jeff Schramm Journal of Transport History There is a wealth of material in this splendid book. -- Tony Chalcraft Reference Reviews


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780801892721
  • Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • Publisher Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
  • Height: 235 mm
  • Returnable: N
  • Weight: 590 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0801892724
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2009
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Spine Width: 25 mm
  • Width: 178 mm


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