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    Tales of the Rails tells the story of the most legendary train routes in the World
    Discover the most legendary train routes of the World with Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    The Glacier Express in Switzerland is known as the world’s slowest express train because, despite its name, it is meant for leisurely sightseeing over an eight-hour journey. Tales of the Rails tells you everything about this train also called the "Bernina Express".
    Discover the Trans-Siberian Railway in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    The Namibia Desert Express is a sightseeing train ride that lasts several days as it travels across the sublime desert landscape of this southern-African country. There are multiple stops along the way and passengers are able to enjoy fun activities and incredible sights during their journey. Tales of the Rails takes you in an African Safari by train.
    Discover the Kalka–Shimla railway in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    After getting off the subway, they take a passenger train that travels on the Long Island Rail Road, which shares some of its tracks with the New York & Atlantic Railway. Meet Arlo and his father in the Tales of Rails by Little Gestalten
    Discover the Shinkansen a Japanese Bullet Train in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    New York City is famous for its vast and complicated subway system, but there’s one train line operating there that most New Yorkers have never heard of— the New York & Atlantic Railway. Instead of carrying people, its trains transport important goods around the city. Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten tells you everything about it.
    Little Gestalten

    Tales of the Rails

    Legendary Train Routes of the World
    Embark on a visual journey through train travel’s rich history and embrace the sense of adventure as the world whizzes by.

    19.90 € Price incl. VAT

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    Tales of the Rails embraces traveling by train and explores the infinite discoveries to be made onboard, from spectacular scenery and colorful cities, to the many different characters in the carriage.

    Discover 13 impressive train routes from around the globe, learn about Japan’s record-breaking bullet train, then slow down to experience an overnight journey on one of Britain’s last sleeper carriages. Studying where and why these routes exist, and discovering facts about the people that keep the engines running, this fully illustrated book is an ode to the golden age of train travel.

    Tales of the Rails will show you why rail travel is fun and exciting; let’s take a ride!

    7 - 9 years 9 - 11 years Little Gestalten non-fiction books
    Authors: Nathaniel "Natty" Adams, illustrated by Ryan Johnson
    Release date: October 2020
    Format: 24 × 28 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 72 pages 
    ISBN: 978-3-89955-845-6

    Nathaniel “Natty” Adams is a writer and custom suitmaker currently living in Baltimore, USA. He is the co-author of two gestalten books on men's style, I Am Dandy and We Are Dandy. A long-term train travel enthusiast, he is transfering that passion into his first children’s book.

    Ryan Johnson lives in Oakland, California, where he makes, he paints, he draws, and he moves pixels, infusing his love of color into each of his works. His clients include NPR, Bloomberg Businessweek, Smithsonian, and Boston Globe.

    This book has been printed in Germany.
    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Payment and dispatch

    The following terms and conditions apply:

    The products are delivered all over the world.

    Dispatch costs (inclusive of legally applicable VAT)

    Domestic deliveries (Germany): 

    Bücherbestellungen werden grundsätzlich kostenfrei versandt.

    Andere Produkte, die keine Bücher sind und deren Bruttobestellwert weniger als mind. 20 € beträgt, werden mit einer 4 € Versandkostenpauschale berechnet.

    From an order value of 20,00 € onwards, we deliver shipments free of cost.

    Deliveries to foreign countries:

    Free shipping to European Union and the USA.
    Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:
    European Union & USA : € 0,-
    All other countries: € 40,-

    From an order value of 60,00 €, we deliver shipments to foreign countries free of cost.

    Delivery periods

    Unless otherwise specified in the quote, domestic delivery of goods shall be made (Germany) within 2 - 4 days, for deliveries abroad within 3 - 15 days from conclusion of contract (if advance payment agreed from the date of the payment instruction).
    Please note that deliveries are not made on Sundays and other holidays.
    If you have ordered articles with different delivery dates, we send the articles together in one delivery if no other agreement has been made. The delivery date for the complete order will be the same as that of the article with the longest delivery time.
    Accepted Payment options

    - Payment by SEPA direct debit
    -  Payment via credit card
    -  Payment via Sofortüberweisung [immediate transfer]
    -  Payment via Google Pay
    -  Payment via Apple Pay
    -  Shopify Payments, ideal, eps-Überweisung, Bancontact



    Further details on payment

    When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate to collect the invoice amount from the specified account.
    You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are obliged to ensure sufficient funds in the account on the announced date.

    If payment is made using a credit card, your credit card account is debited in conjunction with the conclusion of the contract.


    In case of questions, please contact us at the contact details mentioned in the Legal Notice.

    Tales of the Rails embraces traveling by train and explores the infinite discoveries to be made onboard, from spectacular scenery and colorful cities, to the many different characters in the carriage.

    Discover 13 impressive train routes from around the globe, learn about Japan’s record-breaking bullet train, then slow down to experience an overnight journey on one of Britain’s last sleeper carriages. Studying where and why these routes exist, and discovering facts about the people that keep the engines running, this fully illustrated book is an ode to the golden age of train travel.

    Tales of the Rails will show you why rail travel is fun and exciting; let’s take a ride!

    7 - 9 years 9 - 11 years Little Gestalten non-fiction books
    Authors: Nathaniel "Natty" Adams, illustrated by Ryan Johnson
    Release date: October 2020
    Format: 24 × 28 cm
    Features: Full color, hardcover, stitch bound, 72 pages 
    ISBN: 978-3-89955-845-6

    Nathaniel “Natty” Adams is a writer and custom suitmaker currently living in Baltimore, USA. He is the co-author of two gestalten books on men's style, I Am Dandy and We Are Dandy. A long-term train travel enthusiast, he is transfering that passion into his first children’s book.

    Ryan Johnson lives in Oakland, California, where he makes, he paints, he draws, and he moves pixels, infusing his love of color into each of his works. His clients include NPR, Bloomberg Businessweek, Smithsonian, and Boston Globe.

    This book has been printed in Germany.
    FSC™️ (Forest Stewardship Council™️) Certified.

    Payment and dispatch

    The following terms and conditions apply:

    The products are delivered all over the world.

    Dispatch costs (inclusive of legally applicable VAT)

    Domestic deliveries (Germany): 

    Bücherbestellungen werden grundsätzlich kostenfrei versandt.

    Andere Produkte, die keine Bücher sind und deren Bruttobestellwert weniger als mind. 20 € beträgt, werden mit einer 4 € Versandkostenpauschale berechnet.

    From an order value of 20,00 € onwards, we deliver shipments free of cost.

    Deliveries to foreign countries:

    Free shipping to European Union and the USA.
    Free worldwide shipping from 60 EUR/USD order value.

    For orders below 60 EUR/USD the following shipping costs apply:
    European Union & USA : € 0,-
    All other countries: € 40,-

    From an order value of 60,00 €, we deliver shipments to foreign countries free of cost.

    Delivery periods

    Unless otherwise specified in the quote, domestic delivery of goods shall be made (Germany) within 2 - 4 days, for deliveries abroad within 3 - 15 days from conclusion of contract (if advance payment agreed from the date of the payment instruction).
    Please note that deliveries are not made on Sundays and other holidays.
    If you have ordered articles with different delivery dates, we send the articles together in one delivery if no other agreement has been made. The delivery date for the complete order will be the same as that of the article with the longest delivery time.
    Accepted Payment options

    - Payment by SEPA direct debit
    -  Payment via credit card
    -  Payment via Sofortüberweisung [immediate transfer]
    -  Payment via Google Pay
    -  Payment via Apple Pay
    -  Shopify Payments, ideal, eps-Überweisung, Bancontact



    Further details on payment

    When paying by SEPA direct debit, you authorize us by issuing a corresponding SEPA mandate to collect the invoice amount from the specified account.
    You will receive a pre-notification at least 5 days before the date of direct debit collection. Please note that you are obliged to ensure sufficient funds in the account on the announced date.

    If payment is made using a credit card, your credit card account is debited in conjunction with the conclusion of the contract.


    In case of questions, please contact us at the contact details mentioned in the Legal Notice.

    19.90 €

    Discover the most legendary train routes of the World with Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    The Glacier Express in Switzerland is known as the world’s slowest express train because, despite its name, it is meant for leisurely sightseeing over an eight-hour journey. Tales of the Rails tells you everything about this train also called the "Bernina Express".
    Discover the Trans-Siberian Railway in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    The Namibia Desert Express is a sightseeing train ride that lasts several days as it travels across the sublime desert landscape of this southern-African country. There are multiple stops along the way and passengers are able to enjoy fun activities and incredible sights during their journey. Tales of the Rails takes you in an African Safari by train.
    Discover the Kalka–Shimla railway in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    After getting off the subway, they take a passenger train that travels on the Long Island Rail Road, which shares some of its tracks with the New York & Atlantic Railway. Meet Arlo and his father in the Tales of Rails by Little Gestalten
    Discover the Shinkansen a Japanese Bullet Train in Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten
    New York City is famous for its vast and complicated subway system, but there’s one train line operating there that most New Yorkers have never heard of— the New York & Atlantic Railway. Instead of carrying people, its trains transport important goods around the city. Tales of the Rails by Little Gestalten tells you everything about it.

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