The Railway: In Six Lectures is a book written by James Macfarlane and published in 1863. The book is a collection of six lectures that were delivered by Macfarlane on the subject of railways. The lectures cover a range of topics related to railways, including their history, construction, operation, and impact on society. Macfarlane draws on his own experiences as a railway engineer to provide insights into the technical aspects of railway construction and operation. He also discusses the social and economic impact of railways, including their role in facilitating trade and commerce, and their impact on urbanization and population growth. The Railway: In Six Lectures is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of railways, and their impact on society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.