The first volume of this comprehensive history of railways around East Saxony, North Bohemia and Western Poland, including the towns of Görlitz, Zittau, Lauban and Reichenberg. The region is split between present-day Germany, Poland and Czech Republic. This volume looks at the main lines around the region. It follows the development of the main line network as well as looking at locomotive works, electrification and train operations. Volume 2 will examine narrow gauge and branch lines. Well illustrated throughout with black & white photographs, maps and track diagrams. German text. Hardback. 208 pages.