The first part of this illustrated history of AC current electric powered trains in Bayern, Wurttemberg and Baden. This volume covers the period between 1900 and 1939; a period where electrification spread across the regions.
The book starts with a look at the pioneering electric railways, including the very first: the Murnau to Oberammergau railway, before going on to look at other lines which were electrified throughout this period.
Includes details of locomotive types as well as how they were utilised on railways around the three states. Well-illustrated throughout with archive black & white photographs, maps and diagrams. German text. Hardback. 240 pages.