An Illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives : a guide to the golden age of train engines from 1830 to 2000 /
Since the birth of the railroads in the early industrial age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as an enduring symbol of the advance of technology and as a powerful means of transport. From the early years of steam power to today's awe-inspiring high-speed passenger...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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[Wigston, Leicestershire, UK] :
Lorenz Books,
[2018]
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| Summary: | Since the birth of the railroads in the early industrial age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as an enduring symbol of the advance of technology and as a powerful means of transport. From the early years of steam power to today's awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this fabulous book spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text. |
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| Item Description: | Color illustrations on endpapers. Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 256 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| ISBN: | 0754834395 9780754834397 |