An illustrated history of trains : from steam locomotives to high-speed rail
Tanel, Franco2011
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With illustrations and narrative, this title charts the fundamental stages and main events of railway history, from the birth of steam locomotion to modern high-speed trains. Divided into six sections, each chapter documents a significant period in the development of the railways.This title deals with the fascination and excitement of world railway history, from Stephenson's Rocket to the modern age. With splendid illustrations and a sparkling narrative, it charters the fundamental stages and main events of railway history, from the birth of steam locomotion to modern high-speed trains. Divided into six sections, each chapter documents a significant period in the development of the railways and tells the stories of the key men, inventions, challenge and technological breakthroughs.
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Imprint:
Newton Abbot : David & Charles, 2011.
Collation:
319 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 30 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.Translated from the Italian.
Contents:
Introduction; 1 1830-1880; The railway is born; 2 1880-1900; From the Orient Express to the trains-Siberian; 3 1900-1930; The record-breaking trains; 4 1930-1945; Railway and the war; 5 1945-1980; From reconstruction to the new; European network; 6 From 1980 to today; The advent of high speed trains; Travelling for pleasure and for tourism; Index and picture credits.
ISBN:
9781446301531 (pbk)
Dewey class:
385'.09385'.09385.09385.09
LC class:
HE1021
Language:
EnglishItalian
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BRN:
1399727
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