Train: The Definitive Visual History (DK Definitive Visual Histories)

Just get this book. I knew that DK produced excellent books, but this is just stellar.I thought that this was a children’s book, with solid, simple information. But what the heck. I got it thinking it would at least have cool pictures for reference for modeling, and some solid basic facts. But it’s not a kids’ book at all.It’s more like a museum in a book. It’s divided into sections like steam, the golden age, war and peace, etc. The photography and printing are beautiful, and there’s tons of dense information on every page. It feels like walking through galleries of a great railroad museum.If you or someone you know has even a passing interest in railroads, history, technology, design, etc., this is a must have.Also, in spite of it not being a “children’s book,“ there’s not a child out there who wouldn’t enjoy it. Even a toddler would love all the photos.Now I’m wondering about all the rest of their books. Yikes!

For all train lovers, this book can't be beat!! What a beautiful volume*****!!

I gifted this for my brother in law and he loves trains! The pictures and graphics are really nice and there is so many interesting information to read about. It’s also a nice coffee table display.

This book is quite detailed. Lots of historical information inspite of the large amount of photographic content.

Very informative. Lots of pictures and descriptions. Bought as a Christmas gift for a train lover. Recipient loves it!

My fiancé loved this book out first date was at a train museum so this was the perfect birthday gift. Great pictures and full of information. I loved that it’s a hard cover to help last longer

Bought this as a gift for my train-loving father in-law, who just turned 81. He loved it, said it was one of the best books on trains out there and believe me… he’d know.

Lovely photos. Fascinating to my 8 year old boy.