Author: Mark Smithers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780860934998
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
An Illustrated History of 18 Inch Gauge Steam Railways
Author: Mark Smithers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780860934998
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780860934998
Category : Narrow gauge railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 176
Book Description
The Illustrated History of British Steam Railways
Author: David Ross
Publisher: Parragon Books
ISBN: 9781407574882
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Publisher: Parragon Books
ISBN: 9781407574882
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 320
Book Description
Illustrated Catalogue of Narrow-gauge Locomotives
Author: Baldwin Locomotive Works
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Burnham, Williams
ISBN:
Category : Baldwin locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Burnham, Williams
ISBN:
Category : Baldwin locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 464
Book Description
The History of North American Steam
Author: Christopher Chant
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785829331
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated history of steam trains makes a great gift item for train enthusiasts and railroad historians. It covers steam locomotives from its origins, its expansion through to its eventual obsoletion. It also includes a chapter on railroads in the north and south which covers Canada and Mexico. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color and written by an author with a number of authoritative titles to his credit, this book has been published in two other formats with over 40,000 copies sold. This new edition is in a mid-size format which would make a perfect addition to the collector’s bookshelf.
Publisher: Chartwell Books
ISBN: 9780785829331
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This illustrated history of steam trains makes a great gift item for train enthusiasts and railroad historians. It covers steam locomotives from its origins, its expansion through to its eventual obsoletion. It also includes a chapter on railroads in the north and south which covers Canada and Mexico. Lavishly illustrated throughout in full color and written by an author with a number of authoritative titles to his credit, this book has been published in two other formats with over 40,000 copies sold. This new edition is in a mid-size format which would make a perfect addition to the collector’s bookshelf.
Illustrated History of North American Railroads
Author: A. Tayler
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
"A comprehensive overview of the development of railroads in Canada and the United States from 1830 to the present day."--Dust jacket.
Publisher: Booksales
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 202
Book Description
"A comprehensive overview of the development of railroads in Canada and the United States from 1830 to the present day."--Dust jacket.
Railroads Across North America
Author: Claude Wiatrowski
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 161060136X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 161060136X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 262
Book Description
From the first steam-powered locomotives of the early nineteenth century to the high-speed commuter trains of today, the American railroad has been a great engine powering the nations growth and industry. This book celebrates the glory and grandeur of that legacy with a lavish tour of the history of the American railroad and the culture surrounding it. Generously illustrated with vintage photographs, modern images, maps, timetables, tickets, brochures, and all manner of memorabilia, this volume offers a fascinating look at the rail industrys beginnings and development, as well as its place in American history. From the might of the major rail companies and their empires to the romance of rail travel, this is the full and fabulously colorful story of the industry that moved a nation--and stirs our imaginations to this day.
Cumulative Book Index
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2328
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 2328
Book Description
A world list of books in the English language.
Illustrated History of North American Railways
Author: Arthur Tayler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850766711
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A panoramic history of North America's railroads, this book examines their evolution from the 1830s to present day & what the 21st century has in store. In his study, Taylor explains the 5 key periods including steam, diesel & electrification eras.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781850766711
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 192
Book Description
A panoramic history of North America's railroads, this book examines their evolution from the 1830s to present day & what the 21st century has in store. In his study, Taylor explains the 5 key periods including steam, diesel & electrification eras.
The Age of Steam
Author: J. N. Westwood
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
ISBN: 9781571452849
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The power and romance of the age of steam are captured in this vividly illustrated chronicle of the steam trains and railways that forged a new era in transportation from 1830 onward Presenting the first opportunity for long-distance travel powered by machines, the emergence of the train had an unprecedented influence on the development of industry, social history, emigration, leisure patterns, and military history. The steam locomotive was, in short, an engine for change whose impact around the world was both profound and indelible.
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
ISBN: 9781571452849
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The power and romance of the age of steam are captured in this vividly illustrated chronicle of the steam trains and railways that forged a new era in transportation from 1830 onward Presenting the first opportunity for long-distance travel powered by machines, the emergence of the train had an unprecedented influence on the development of industry, social history, emigration, leisure patterns, and military history. The steam locomotive was, in short, an engine for change whose impact around the world was both profound and indelible.
The British National Bibliography
Author: Arthur James Wells
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1656
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bibliography, National
Languages : en
Pages : 1656
Book Description