Steam Railways Explained
Steam, Oil and Locomotion
Seiten
2007
Countryside Books (Verlag)
978-1-84674-012-1 (ISBN)
Countryside Books (Verlag)
978-1-84674-012-1 (ISBN)
Using many photographs and line drawings, this book takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system and describes in detail how and why these lines were built and run. It includes a list of preserved railways and railway museums open to the public.
Become an instant expert on steam railways. In this easy-reference guide, author Stan Yorke takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system, describing in detail how and why these lines were built and run.
Packed with photographs and detailed illustrations that bring this fascinating subject to life, Steam Railways Explained tells the story of the development of the British railway system, the different parts of this network, and what made them work.
It also goes beyond the characters and events of railway history to look at why things are the way they are, how the machines work, and the function of the numerous devices we see around a working railway line.
This is a book to ignite your interest in railways. For anyone wishing to continue their exploration of the subject, the book includes a list of preserved railways and railway museums open to the public.
Become an instant expert on steam railways. In this easy-reference guide, author Stan Yorke takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system, describing in detail how and why these lines were built and run.
Packed with photographs and detailed illustrations that bring this fascinating subject to life, Steam Railways Explained tells the story of the development of the British railway system, the different parts of this network, and what made them work.
It also goes beyond the characters and events of railway history to look at why things are the way they are, how the machines work, and the function of the numerous devices we see around a working railway line.
This is a book to ignite your interest in railways. For anyone wishing to continue their exploration of the subject, the book includes a list of preserved railways and railway museums open to the public.
CONTENTS
SECTION I - A BRIEF HISTORY
Chapter 1: In The Beginning
Chapter 2: The Glorious Years
SECTION II - WHERE SHALL WE GO?
Chapter 3: Surveying & Planning The Route
Chapter 4: Keeping A Level
Chapter 5: The Roadway
Chapter 6: Who Goes First?
SECTION III - THE WONDERFUL WHEEL
Chapter 7: The Mighty Locomotive
Chapter 8: Making It Pay
Chapter 9: The Romance Ends
SECTION IV
Reference
Sites To Visit
Glossary
Index
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 5.4.2007 |
|---|---|
| Reihe/Serie | England's Living History |
| Zusatzinfo | Photographs and line drawings |
| Verlagsort | Berks |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 148 x 210 mm |
| Themenwelt | Natur / Technik ► Fahrzeuge / Flugzeuge / Schiffe ► Schienenfahrzeuge |
| ISBN-10 | 1-84674-012-6 / 1846740126 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-84674-012-1 / 9781846740121 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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