The Train

The Train is a visual slice of history, from the age of steam through to the high powered electric trains of the present day. The Train charts the rise of this incredible mode of transport, from the age of steam through to the high-powered electric trains of the present day. The Train provides an insight into their social history and a context for the beautiful photographs featured in the book offering a fascinating insight into the ways in which these machines have made an impact upon the modern age.

Jonathan Glancey is the architecture and design editor of The Guardian.