A well illustrated, highly detailed history of Germany’s InterCityExpress high speed trains. This book is a comprehensive guide to all aspects of the ICE, including technical details, history, design information and much more. Contains an introduction to high speed rail travel, followed by a detailed history of the ICE project. The design, construction, testing and working life of each model of ICE is covered. Also looks at the future of the ICE and new designs being planned. Well illustrated, with black & white used only where necessary. German text. Hardback. 304 pages. Published 2009.