A comprehensive history of the Belgian Type 551, 552 and 553 railcars. Looks at the origins of these popular railcars, as well as at their construction and use on Belgian branch lines. Contains a thorough technical description of the units as well as details of routes they operated on and information on units which are preserved today. Well illustrated with colour and black & white photographs, timetable extracts and technical diagrams. French text. Hardback. 360 pages.