Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 42,87 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 9781581730340
Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.
Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 22,56 MB
Release : 2011-05
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 9780754823636
Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme
Author : William D Middleton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1295 pages
File Size : 19,42 MB
Release : 2007-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253027993
Lavishly illustrated and a joy to read, this authoritative reference work on the North American continent's railroads covers the U.S., Canadian, Mexican, Central American, and Cuban systems. The encyclopedia's over-arching theme is the evolution of the railroad industry and the historical impact of its progress on the North American continent. This thoroughly researched work examines the various aspects of the industry's development: technology, operations, cultural impact, the evolution of public policy regarding the industry, and the structural functioning of modern railroads. More than 500 alphabetical entries cover a myriad of subjects, including numerous entries profiling the principal companies, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals influencing the history of the rails. Extensive appendices provide data regarding weight, fuel, statistical trends, and more, as well as a list of 130 vital railroad books. Railfans will treasure this indispensable work.
Author : Steve Glischinski
Publisher :
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 19,94 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781616731670
Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 35,91 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0760368104
Rails Around the World is a visually glorious history depicting trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Author : John Coiley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,99 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781282612181
"Discover the story of railroads--from the age of steam to the high-speed trains of today"--Cover.
Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,8 MB
Release : 2018-02-15
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
ISBN : 9780754834397
A detailed history of locomotive technology and the trains of the world, with 700 photographs.
Author : William L. Withuhn
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 738 pages
File Size : 29,95 MB
Release : 2019-03-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0253039355
For nearly half of the nation's history, the steam locomotive was the outstanding symbol for progress and power. It was the literal engine of the Industrial Revolution, and it played an instrumental role in putting the United States on the world stage. While the steam locomotive's basic principle of operation is simple, designers and engineers honed these concepts into 100-mph passenger trains and 600-ton behemoths capable of hauling mile-long freight at incredible speeds. American Steam Locomotives is a thorough and engaging history of the invention that captured public imagination like no other, and the people who brought it to life.
Author : C. J. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 19,21 MB
Release : 1995
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781852604653
A practical overview of the garden railway covering both the traditional raised system and the ground-level type. Chapters include: gauges and scales for the garden, surveying and setting out, electricity in the garden, planning the layout, civil engineering, track laying and live steam operation. Fully illustrated with photographs and specially produced diagrams. Filled with clear and precise, step-by-step instructions on how to complete the various modelling and construction processes.
Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 14,39 MB
Release : 2012-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1603425616
From addled to wind egg and crossed beak to zygote, the terminology of everything chicken is demystified in The Chicken Encyclopedia. Complete with breed descriptions, common medical concerns, and plenty of chicken trivia, this illustrated A-to-Z reference guide is both informative and entertaining. Covering tail types, breeding, molting, communication, and much more, Gail Damerow provides answers to all of your chicken questions and quandaries. Even seasoned chicken farmers are sure to discover new information about the multifaceted world of these fascinating birds.
