Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 40,68 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 : 38,48 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Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme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 : 10,2 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 : Sophie Prenat
Publisher : Twirl
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 48,96 MB
Release : 2020-02-04
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN :
The Ultimate Spotlight™ books have all the fun, facts, and hands-on action of the incredibly successful Ultimate series, but in a focused, more compact, and affordable format. Flaps, pull tabs, and many other moveable parts show young children how these mighty engines have helped people travel and transport goods throughout history. Pull a tab to open train doors, lift flaps to see inside a train car, or turn a wheel to see different types of trains. Chock-full of surprising details and beautiful illustrations, this interactive book is a must-have for young train and transportation enthusiasts
Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,30 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 : John Coiley
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,18 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 : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 33,40 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 : C. J. Freezer
Publisher : Haynes Publishing
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 31,90 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 : 45,53 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.
Author : Random House
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 36,41 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0307931196
Thomas and his friends entertain a railway inspector at Sodor's rail station, and Thomas is put in charge when Victor has to visit the transfer yards.
