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    All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!

    Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illust...
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      All aboard for a journey through time and across continents!

      Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.

      This book showcases the railway’s incredible engineering breakthroughs – from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.

      With this complete, colourful guide to the past, present and future of the railway:
       
      • Marvel at some of the world’s most spectacular stations
      • Discover iconic train journeys like the Orient Express and the Pacific Railroad
      • Learn about the trains used in social protests and during times of war
      • Understand the changing role of women and people of colour in the industry
      • Decode the inner workings of these magnificent machines
      • Meet rail heroes and innovators including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo Shima
      And, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails.

      But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities – even the setting of time zones.

      This is a colourful, celebratory tribute to trains.

      These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.

      Table of contents:
      Introduction
      Chapter 1: The Origins of the Railways
      The Earliest Railways
      The First Passenger Railway
      The Liverpool and Manchester
      Rail Hero: George Stephenson
      Chapter 2: Rail Around the World
      Early Steam – US Style
      European Steam
      Crossing the Uncrossable
      Classic Loco: Stephenson’s Rocket
      Chapter 3: Golden Age of Steam
      Amazing Engineering
      Statement Stations
      Chapter 4: All Change
      Time for Change
      A Connected World
      Rail Hero: George Westinghouse
      Chapter 5: Running a Railway
      Tracks and Wheels
      The Comfort Zone
      Staying Safe
      Classic Loco: Mallard
      Chapter 6: Loco Power
      How a Steam Loco Works
      How a Diesel Loco Works
      How an Electric Loco Works
      Rail Hero: Granville T.

      Woods
      Chapter 7: Iconic Routes
      The Trans-Siberian Railway
      The Orient Express
      The Pacific Railroad
      The Indian Pacific
      Chapter 8: The Wheels of Progress
      A Woman’s World?
      Social Change
      Classic Loco: DHR B-Class
      Chapter 9: Going Underground
      The First Underground Line
      Underground Around the World
      Rail Hero: Mary Elizabeth Walton
      Chapter 10: Trains at War
      The Early Years
      World War Two
      Classic Loco: Jupiter
      Chapter 11: Oddballs
      Suspension Railways and Sky Trains
      The Weird and Wonderful
      Record Breakers
      Rail Hero: Hideo Shima
      Chapter 12: The Future
      The Train’s Second Age
      Future Power
      Driverless Trains
      Preservation and Enthusiasts
      Timeline
      Index
      Glossary


      Format Inbunden
      Omfång 96 sidor
      Språk Engelska
      Förlag Quarto Publishing PLC
      Utgivningsdatum 2024-10-17
      ISBN 9780711284838

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      • Format Inbunden
      • Antal sidor 96
      • Språk Engelska
      • Utgivningsdatum 2024-10-17
      • ISBN 9780711284838
      • Förlag Quarto Publishing Plc

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      • Språk Engelska
      • Utgivningsdatum 2024-10-17
      • ISBN 9780711284838
      • Förlag Quarto Publishing Plc
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