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Beschreibung
From the early years of steam power to today’s awe inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this book spans
nearly two centuries of locomotive history. It covers the first designs of the 1830s, early North American freight trains, the golden age of railways from 1900–1950, the crossover from steam power to diesel and electric, and how the locomotive was transformed into the superior passenger and freight-pulling power of today. Bringing us to the present, the latest developments are highlighted, including modern wonders such as Europe’s Eurostar and the Japanese bullet train. With 700 photographs, the book is a wonderful guide that will appeal to all.
From the early years of steam power to today’s awe inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this book spans
nearly two centuries of locomotive history. It covers the first designs of the 1830s, early North American freight trains, the golden age of railways from 1900–1950, the crossover from steam power to diesel and electric, and how the locomotive was transformed into the superior passenger and freight-pulling power of today. Bringing us to the present, the latest developments are highlighted, including modern wonders such as Europe’s Eurostar and the Japanese bullet train. With 700 photographs, the book is a wonderful guide that will appeal to all.
Über den Autor
By Colin Garratt
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Fahrzeuge, Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Schienenfahrzeuge
Medium: Buch
Inhalt: Gebunden
ISBN-13: 9780754834397
ISBN-10: 0754834395
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Gebunden
Autor: Garratt, Colin
Hersteller: Anness Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 289 x 223 x 24 mm
Von/Mit: Colin Garratt
Erscheinungsdatum: 28.02.2018
Gewicht: 1,325 kg
Artikel-ID: 110523369