{"product_id":"alpine-railways","title":"Alpine Railways","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBreathtaking images and vibrant descriptions showcase the technical and\r\naesthetic marvels that are the railways of the European Alps.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nDedicated 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. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nKey Features:\r\n\u003cp\u003e• 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Breathtaking images provide views of the trains, tracks, stations, bridges, and other infrastructure as well as the nature that surrounds the railways. \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e• A comprehensive chart provides information on each route’s length, highest point, lowest point, gauge, drive transmission, and opening year.\r\n \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAlpine enthusiasts Berthold Steinhilber and Eugen E. Hüsler guide\r\nreaders on an unforgettable trip from the Tendabahn in the Maritime Alps of Italy\r\nthrough the impressive Swiss railways and onto Austria’s historic\r\nSemmering Railway on the eastern edge of the Alpine arc. ​​\u003c\/p\u003e[AuthorName]Photographs by Berthold Steinhilber and By Eugen E. Hüsler[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eBerthold Steinhilber\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEugen E. Hüsler \u003c\/strong\u003eis 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.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]166 color images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle][\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]166 color images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":68383974621407,"sku":"9780764370243","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/0151\/5999\/files\/9780764370243.jpg?v=1793919415","url":"https:\/\/allbridge.shop\/products\/alpine-railways","provider":"Hadley \u0026 West","version":"1.0","type":"link"}