The Second Age Of Rail

Author : Murray Hughes
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780750961455
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Second Age of Rail written by Murray Hughes and published by History Press. This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speed on steel wheels has fascinated engineers for nearly two centuries, and a string of stunning records in the last twenty-five years has pushed railway engineering towards new frontiers. Japan - pioneer of high-speed train technology - set the precedent with its legendary bullet trains in 1964; since then a dozen countries have joined the high-speed revolution. Today, China is setting the pace as it crafts a nationwide network of super-railways, and Morocco and Saudi Arabia are on the cusp of launching trains that travel at 300km/h. The USA lags far behind, outpaced by Asia and Western Europe, where Eurostar links London to the international high-speed network - although a new-generation railway to northern England is still missing. Here is the full story of high-speed trains, retold in a journey across countries and continents. The Second Age of Rail is railway history in the making.

Author : Murray Hughes
Publisher : History Press
ISBN 13 : 9780750993982
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Second Age of RailThe Second Age of Rail written by Murray Hughes and published by History Press. This book was released on 2020-09-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Speed on steel wheels has fascinated engineers for nearly two centuries, and a string of stunning records in the last 25 years has pushed railway engineering towards new frontiers. Japan--pioneer of high-speed train technology--set the precedent with its legendary bullet trains in 1964; since then a dozen countries have joined the high-speed revolution. Today, China is setting the pace as it crafts a nationwide network of super-railways, and Morocco and Saudi Arabia are on the cusp of launching trains that travel at 300km/h. The USA lags far behind, outpaced by Asia and Western Europe, where Eurostar links London to the international high-speed network--although a new-generation railway to northern England is still missing. Here is the full story of high-speed trains, retold in a journey across countries and continents.

Author : Thomas Estler
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764344473
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fast Trains Worldwide written by Thomas Estler and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Outlines the history of high speed locomotives from more than 20 countries."--Back cover.

Author : John Coiley
Publisher : DK Children
ISBN 13 : 9780789457561
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Train written by John Coiley and published by DK Children. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.

Author : Colin Garratt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780754823636
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Visual History of Steam and Rail written by Colin Garratt and published by . This book was released on 2011-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme

Author : Judi Abbot
Publisher : Tiger Tales
ISBN 13 : 9781589255425
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Train! written by Judi Abbot and published by Tiger Tales. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Little Elephant LOVES trains. One day, he rides on a real train, but he gets angry when no one wants to play trains with him. Cat wants to play with his plane. Penguin wants to play with his car. How will they all find a way to play together?

Author : Sharon Hudgins
Publisher : Reaktion Books
ISBN 13 : 1789140188
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Food on the Move written by Sharon Hudgins and published by Reaktion Books. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aboard for a delicious ride on nine legendary railway journeys! Meals associated with train travel have been an important ingredient of railway history for more than a century—from dinners in dining cars to lunches at station buffets and foods purchased from platform vendors. For many travelers, the experience of eating on a railway journey is often a highlight of the trip, a major part of the “romance of the rails.” A delight for rail enthusiasts, foodies, and armchair travelers alike, Food on the Move serves up the culinary history of these famous journeys on five continents, from the earliest days of rail travel to the present. Chapters invite us to table for the haute cuisine of the elegant dining carriages on the Orient Express; the classic American feast of steak-and-eggs on the Santa Fe Super Chief; and home-cooked regional foods along the Trans-Siberian tracks. We eat our way across Canada’s vast interior and Australia’s spectacular and colorful Outback; grab an infamous “British railway sandwich” to munch on the Flying Scotsman; snack on spicy samosas on the Darjeeling Himalayan Toy Train; dine at high speed on Japan’s bullet train, the Shinkansen; and sip South African wines in a Blue Train—a luxury lounge-car featuring windows of glass fused with gold dust. Written by eight authors who have traveled on those legendary lines, these chapters include recipes from the dining cars and station eateries, taken from historical menus and contributed by contemporary chefs, as well as a bounty of illustrations. A toothsome commingling of dinner triangles and train whistles, this collection is a veritable feast of meals on the move.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Railway Age written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465436588
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Train written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 552 pages
Book Rating : 4.28/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Railway Age and Northwestern Railroader written by and published by . This book was released on 1897 with total page 552 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: