This charming fifth revised edition of The Wonder Book of Railways for Boys and Girls, edited by Harry Golding and published by Ward Lock & Co., is a quintessential example of early 20th-century British educational publishing. Golding was a prolific editor for Ward Lock, famously known for the "Wonder Book" series which captured the imagination of children by exploring the technological marvels of the era. This specific volume features twelve vibrant colored plates and nearly 350 illustrations, documenting iconic trains such as the Cornish Riviera Express and the Victorian Railways in Australia, making it a valuable historical record of the golden age of steam. The book is in fair to good antiquarian condition, showing visible shelf wear to the illustrated boards and spine, with some fraying at the crown and corners typical of its age. Internally, the pages have taken on a gentle age-related toning, though the binding remains intact and the black-and-white illustrations and text remain clear and legible.