A well illustrated history of the SNCF from its formation in 1938 until 1946, the year following the end of World War 2. Follows the formation of the SNCF and the early years of France’s nationalised railway. This volume follows the SNCF through World War 2 and looks at damage sustained by the rail network and efforts to rebuild the network after World War 2. Well illustrated with black & white photographs, maps and other archive material. French text. 98 pages.