Swiss Railways in Colour Author:Philip Kelley Philip Kelley has been recording Swiss railways in colour for several decades and in this exciting new title he tells the tale of Swiss Railways beautifully. The title is full of descriptive text along with a variety of colour illustrations.There is a growing interest in European railways amongst the UK railway fraternity. A number of societies ... more »exist to cater for enthusiasts particularly for Swiss railways specifically and there are organisations like the LCGB that organize regular tours to Europe for these enthusiasts. In addition, as evinced by the publication of 'Continental Modeller', there are also a significant number of modellers who opt to produce models based on European operations. Of the railway operations in major European countries, Switzerland has a peculiar appeal; although steam ended relatively early, the combination of scenery, narrow gauge railways, private and state railway companies, and harsh operating conditions has ensured that Swiss railways have a popularity greater than perhaps the scale of the country would suggest.« less