The World Encyclopedia Of Locomotives
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Author | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9781859674550 |
A definitive history of locomotive technology from the 1830s to the present day. Over 700 photographs and illustrations of locomotives from around the world.
Author | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9781843090335 |
Author | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : Hermes House (UK) |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 1997 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9781901289404 |
A comprehensive, illustrated reference which examines the first 200 years in the development and importance of locomotives and railroads from around the world.
Author | : P. Ransome-Wallis |
Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
Total Pages | : 518 |
Release | : 2013-04-10 |
Genre | : Antiques & Collectibles |
ISBN | : 0486142760 |
Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : Voyageur Press |
Total Pages | : 323 |
Release | : 2014-10-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1627885579 |
This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary American railroads features consise histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. Illustrated with period and modern photography in both color and black and white, evocative print ads, and system maps, each profile is also accompanied by one or more fact boxes offering details on the railroads' geographic scope, hardware, and freight and passenger operations. Spanning more than a century and a half, this giant compendium of “fallen flags,” Class I behemoths, classic regional carriers, and transportation icons is sure to become the go-to compendium for railfans of all stripes.
Author | : David Southerland Ross |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9781592237838 |
All aboard! Get ready to take an exhilarating journey through the history of the world's greatest trains with this comprehensive encyclopedia. Everything you ever wanted to know about various types of locomotives is profiled here, including electric, diesel, steam, passenger, and freight trains. New fans, as well as long-time train aficionados will enjoy this thorough look at one of the most thrilling forms of travel and transportation. With full-color photographs of each featured locomotive on every page, this book is a visual delight for train enthusiasts! Each entry presents detailed information on each train, including boiler pressure, cylinders, driving wheels, grate area, heating surface, tractive effort, and total weight. With international coverage, train buffs can learn about everything from British railways to Japanese railways to South American railways to the Prussian railway system. Written for the train enthusiast as well as the general reader, The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives delivers an accessible and enjoyable guide to the world of locomotives.
Author | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : Lorenz Books |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9780754809357 |
This fascinating insight into the development of this mode of transport from the early beginnings of steam power to todays awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, will appeal to every railway enthusiast.
Author | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2018-02-15 |
Genre | : Encyclopedias and dictionaries |
ISBN | : 9780754834397 |
A detailed history of locomotive technology and the trains of the world, with 700 photographs.
Author | : Brian Solomon |
Publisher | : Motorbooks |
Total Pages | : 195 |
Release | : 2020 |
Genre | : 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 | : Colin Garratt |
Publisher | : Hermes House |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2014-09 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9780857233721 |
This fact-packed guide features some of the most influential, famous and beautifully designed trains of the last 50 years. With examples taken from Britain, Europe, the former Soviet Union, North and South America, the Middle East, India, China, the Pacific Rim, Australasia and Africa, the book presents a succinct history of global locomotive technology. Detailed specification boxes list each train's builder, client, gauge, class, axle arrangement, dimensions, rating and speed. Packed with more than 400 dynamic photographs and illustrations, this volume will appeal to train lovers and trainspotters the world over.