An Illustrated History of 18 Inch Gauge Steam Railways
Author: Mark Smithers
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780860934998
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Mark Smithers
Publisher:
Published: 1993
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780860934998
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: David Ross
Publisher: Parragon Books
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781407574882
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Baldwin Locomotive Works
Publisher: Philadelphia, Pa. : Burnham, Williams
Published: 1900
Total Pages: 464
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Christopher Chant
Publisher: Chartwell Books
Published: 2012-05-31
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780785829331
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: A. Tayler
Publisher: Booksales
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 202
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →"A comprehensive overview of the development of railroads in Canada and the United States from 1830 to the present day."--Dust jacket.
Author: Claude Wiatrowski
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2007-09-15
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 161060136X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
Author: Arthur Tayler
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 192
ISBN-13: 9781850766711
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →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.
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 2328
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