An Illustrated History of Trains
Title | An Illustrated History of Trains PDF eBook |
Author | Franco Tanel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 327 |
Release | 2013-10-01 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9788854407817 |
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.
Trains
Title | Trains PDF eBook |
Author | Franco Tanel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9788854008045 |
A history of trains and the railway system.
Trains
Title | Trains PDF eBook |
Author | Franco Tanel |
Publisher | Metro Books |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2013 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9781435150041 |
Train
Title | Train PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 322 |
Release | 2014-10-01 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 1465436588 |
This glorious visual celebration of train travel keeps you on the right track with stop-offs at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world. Your first stop in The Train Book is the groundbreaking steam locomotives of the 19th century and your final destination is the high-speed bullet trains of today. From the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you'll cross the continents to experience epic journeys and staggering scenery. You'll pick a seat on the most iconic locomotives, including the Orient Express, the Blue Train, and the Eurostar. You can also inspect the engines of famous British trains, such as Rocket, Mallard, and Javelin, and international trains, such as India's Palace on Wheels and America's Thatcher Perkins. You'll meet the true pioneers of train and track, including "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson, engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Métro maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe. For train-spotters and transport enthusiasts everywhere, this is your trip of a lifetime.
Train
Title | Train PDF eBook |
Author | DK |
Publisher | Penguin |
Total Pages | 322 |
Release | 2023-03-21 |
Genre | Transportation |
ISBN | 0744085179 |
Visit a train station and create a colorful fold-out scene with all your favorite trains. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker.
An Illustrated History of Trains
Title | An Illustrated History of Trains PDF eBook |
Author | Franco Tanel |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 2011-10 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9781446301531 |
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.
Trains
Title | Trains PDF eBook |
Author | Philip Steele |
Publisher | Kingfisher |
Total Pages | 0 |
Release | 2010 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9780753430224 |
Story of train history, from the invention of steam locomotives to the advanced technologies of high-speed rail. Includes engineering feats, landmark inventions, social history, and global travel.