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DK Eyewitness Guides: Train John Coiley

DK Eyewitness Guides:  Train By John Coiley

DK Eyewitness Guides: Train by John Coiley


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Summary

Integrating words and pictures, this is a reference book on trains structured so that the individual themes of each spread make up a complete visual story and a self-contained module. On every spread there are photograph of objects shown in real-life close-up detail.

DK Eyewitness Guides: Train Summary

DK Eyewitness Guides: Train by John Coiley

The introduction of steam locomotives marked the beginning of a revolution that was to change the lives of people all over the world. This superb collection of specially commissioned photographs follows the development of railways from horse-drawn carriages to the high-speed trains of today.Take a look inside the luxurious saloon used by Queen Victoria over one hundred years ago and see the world's first underground steam train. See inside an original working signal box and learn how a train driver reads the signals along the line. Discover how tracks evolved from simple wooden strips to steel rails able to take the strain of titling trains and learn how bridges and tunnels are built. See the fastest train in the world as well as the hi-tech trains of the future.Produced in association with the National Railway Museum in York Train is a unique and exciting introduction to the thrill and fascination of railways.

Table of Contents

Origins - people and horse power; invention of the steam engine and Trevithick's Puffing Billy; steam locomotive cutaway; 19th-century spread of steam to Europe, India, China, South Africa and Australia; building the railways; freight transport; travelling in style; following the signals; the mail train; electric and diesel-powered locomotives; travelling long-distance; royal trains and record breakers; equipment to keep the trains running; still steaming along; travelling underground; trains for fun; trains for the future.

Additional information

GOR001832606
9780863189111
0863189113
DK Eyewitness Guides: Train by John Coiley
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
19980723
63
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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