The Midland Railway by F S Williams, 1877 second edition, a compendious 678-page publication detailing the then construction, maintenance and present operations of the railways with particular empathizes regarding the then newly opened Settle and Carlisle line and its extensive engineering works. Also with over 120 illustrations, plus several maps. Interesting accounts regarding Locomotive and Carriage and good transportation. Mentioning its lines region by region. Printed on thick quality gold edged paper. In brown cloth board cover and gold tooling, size 6½" x 9½".