North American Traction
The Impressions of an English Railfan
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Amberley Publishing
Published:15th Oct '25
Should be back in stock very soon
Since Dave Hewitt’s first road trip to the United States in 2006 he has always tried to return to North America at least once a year to photograph trains. Not just trains, though, but trains embedded in the landscape. The North American continent is so vast and the scenery so varied that endless opportunities arise for a man in a car with a map and a camera. Here, he presents his impressions of American and Canadian railroads, from British Columbia to California, from Ontario to Oregon, all showcasing wonderful panoramas and spectacular vistas. A wealth of stunning images is coupled with amusing anecdotes and intriguing insights, summing up the adventures to be had as an English railfan in North America.
'The pictures, totalling more than 100, have been assembled from collections built up during multiple visits to North America and it is clear that, in addition to technical photographic skill, the author has worked diligently and patiently to find locations that make great images rather than simply record shots.' * Railway Magazine, January 2026 *
'The photographs are excellent, showing off the majesty and diversity of the scenery, from the Arizona desert to the mountains of British Columbia. From a UK enthusiast's point of view, it's interesting to see the G&W livery in its natural habitat, given its spread across Freightliner's fleet, and there's much to inspire anyone with even a passing interest in the Stateside rail scene.' * Model Rail Magazine, March 2026 *
ISBN: 9781398128590
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 427g
128 pages