Download or read book Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives written by P. Ransome-Wallis and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-04-10 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Railway Locomotives written by R. M. Tufnell and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1987 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives written by Colin Garratt and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A definitive history of locomotive technology from the 1830s to the present day. Over 700 photographs and illustrations of locomotives from around the world.
Download or read book North American Railroads written by Brian Solomon and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated encyclopedia of classic and contemporary railroads features histories of 101 U.S. and Canadian railroads past and present. It is the go-to resource for railfans of all stripes.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Railways written by Robert Tufnell and published by . This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World s Modern Locomotives written by John Brian Hollingsworth and published by Crescent. This book was released on 1983 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the World s Steam Passenger Locomotives written by John Brian Hollingsworth and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives written by David Ross and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For: Raymond C. McConnell.
Download or read book The New Illustrated Encyclopedia of Railways written by Robert Tufnell and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All aspects of development and design are covered in this complete guide to more than 1000 locomotives from 1804 through today. Facts, charts. superb illustrations, and photos highlight steam, diesel, electric, and the modern high-speed trains that have revolutionized trade and transport in our world.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Trains Locomotives written by C. J. Riley and published by MetroBooks (NY). This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Development of the modern world. Book jacket.
Download or read book The Complete Encyclopedia of Locomotives written by Mirco De Cet and published by Rebo International. This book was released on 2006 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just like today, with high-specification computers being used to design even higher specification models for the next generation, the making of machines to make machines was one of the most important aspects of the Industrial Revolution. The lathe, for example, is the oldest known machine tool and dates back to antiquity, but it wasn't until the late 17th century that such industries as clock making, the building of scientific instruments, furniture and gun makers, began to convert from woodworking lathes to ones that ware capable of machining metal. Craftsmen needed precise machines that could shape metal gears, cut metal screws and stamp shapes out of metal, thus enabling others to assemble their products.
Download or read book An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Locomotives written by Colin Garratt and published by . This book was released on 2018-02-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed history of locomotive technology and the trains of the world, with 700 photographs.
Download or read book Rails Around the World written by Brian Solomon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rails Around the World is a visually glorious history depicting trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by J. B. Hollingsworth and published by Salamander Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With detailed descriptions and technical data, this is an illustrated guide to more than one hundred and fifty historic North American locomotives
Download or read book The Illustrated Encyclopedia of North American Locomotives written by Brian Hollingsworth and published by Smithmark Publishers. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive history of the design and careers of 150 American and Canadian locomotives is given through superbly illustrated and highly detailed descriptions. With 250 photographs and illustrations, this tribute to steam-powered, diesel, electric and gas turbine trains will prove a valuable reference for rail enthusiasts all over the world. -- 120,000 words of technical data and description -- Easy reference for train buffs -- 75 full-color paintings
Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Steam Rail written by Colin Garratt and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Trains Locomotives written by David Southerland Ross and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
