Book suggestion

pajor

I'm looking to get a book about the history of railway in Ireland for my girlfriend's Dutch father, who is a big railway buff.

Preferably something that is mostly pictures. He can read English, but I'd much prefer to get him something that has more photos/pictures than text. And something I can buy online of course.

I've done some searching myself, but also want some suggestions.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1445640392/ref=s9_simh_gw_p14_d8_i3?pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_s=desktop-1&pf_rd_r=1ZZFE7VAK7BWHVWCX89T&pf_rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=577049067&pf_rd_i=desktop

http://www.easons.com/p-3462881-irelands-railways.aspx

Any suggestions appreciated.

Losty Dublin

The former is a reprint of a 1930's book so it will be missing about 90 years of history. The latter doesn't look like it's a history book per se so it may be lacking.

Have a look at Martin Bairstow's Railways In Ireland series. There's five of them and counting; they are easy to read and packed with loads of interesting and relevant photos.

pajor

Losty Dublin wrote: »

The former is a reprint of a 1930's book so it will be missing about 90 years of history. The latter doesn't look like it's a history book per se so it may be lacking.

Have a look at Martin Bairstow's Railways In Ireland series. There's five of them and counting; they are easy to read and packed with loads of interesting and relevant photos.

Thanks! Ordered the Great Southern & Western volume off eBay last night.