Railway stations have long held a special place in the public´s affection. The lure of the great terminus has been especially strong, the breathtaking grandeur of its architecture fused with a promise of adventure and escape. This book is a celebration of the railway station´s life and architecture. It examines the history of these fascinating structures, the great events -fictional and real- that have occurred there, and how they have formed an integral part of the life of the cities they serve. Steven Parissien discusses the many architectural styles and developments that station shave witnessed over the past 150 years ?from the early provincial and colonial railways to the modern structural feats. Archive pictures, railway ephemera and new photography are combined to create a fascinating visual record for all those interested in trains, railway stations and travel.
