Amazing and Extraordinary Facts Trains and Railways

Amazing and Extraordinary Facts Trains and Railways

Author: Julian Holland

Publisher: David & Charles Publishers

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780715339114

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Includes trivia for the railway buff from the famous steam trains that puffed across the British countryside to long forgotten journeys to facts about the history of the railways.


More Amazing & Extraordinary Railway Facts

More Amazing & Extraordinary Railway Facts

Author: Julian Holland

Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1446356833

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Another fascinating miscellany that will delight railway buffs everywhere. The branch lines of transport history are fully explored and all who love trains will delight in stories of the old railway companies, famous engines, discontinued lines, and all sorts of other railway trivia.


Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts

Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts

Author: Julian Holland

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780715325827

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TRAINS & RAILWAYS: GENERAL INTEREST. This is a collection of fascinating and diverse British railway facts and stories to read in any spare moment. Travel back to the age of steam and discover the world's oldest active steam locomotive before becoming up-to-date with railways in films, such as Harry Potter. In addition to the fascinating lists of longest tunnels, widest bridges and most powerful locomotives, ponder the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon, before reading the rags-to riches tale of Frank Hornby. From the sublime to the ridiculous and the euphoric to the poignant, every railway enthusiast is catered for.


The Great Book of Trains

The Great Book of Trains

Author: Brian Hollingsworth

Publisher: Crestline Publishing Company

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9780760311936

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Illustrations and descriptions of more than 300 locomotives from the early steam pioneers of the 1830s to modern electric and diesel locomotives and proposed locomotives for the 1990s and beyond.


Train

Train

Author: DK

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 322

ISBN-13: 1465436588

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This glorious visual celebration of train travel keeps you on the right track with stop-offs at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world. Your first stop in The Train Book is the groundbreaking steam locomotives of the 19th century and your final destination is the high-speed bullet trains of today. From the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you'll cross the continents to experience epic journeys and staggering scenery. You'll pick a seat on the most iconic locomotives, including the Orient Express, the Blue Train, and the Eurostar. You can also inspect the engines of famous British trains, such as Rocket, Mallard, and Javelin, and international trains, such as India's Palace on Wheels and America's Thatcher Perkins. You'll meet the true pioneers of train and track, including "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson, engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Métro maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe. For train-spotters and transport enthusiasts everywhere, this is your trip of a lifetime.


Railways

Railways

Author: Julian Holland

Publisher:

Published: 2015-09-25

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781910821008

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A collection of British railway facts and stories. The book includes lists of longest tunnels, widest bridges and powerful locomotives, as well as looking at the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon and the rags-to-riches tale of Frank Hornby.


20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads

20 Fun Facts About Famous Railroads

Author: Therese M. Shea

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2019-12-15

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 1538246619

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Some railroads are known for their place in history, such as the American transcontinental railroad. Others are known for their arresting scenic views, such as the Ukrainian Tunnel of Love. Still others are famous for their record-breaking length, like Russia's Trans-Siberian Railroad. Readers will gain an appreciation for railroads around the globe in this exciting compilation of facts about famous trains and railways. Attention-grabbing photographs and helpful graphic organizers accompany the interesting and accessible narrative.


Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts

Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts

Author: Stephen Halliday

Publisher: F+W Media, Inc.

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 119

ISBN-13: 1446356655

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This is a fascinating and useful reference to the history of the London Underground that reveals new insights into the history of the iconic transport system - the perfect gift for commuters, tourists and railway enthusiasts alike. For anyone who has lived, worked, visited or even passed through London, the tube is one of the iconic and defining characteristics of the city. Amazing & Extraordinary London Underground Facts takes you from the famous roundel symbol and standing on the right of the escalators, to the instantly recognizable and hugely influential route map. This title helps to discover the tales of the building of the first lines in the mid-nineteenth century and the steam trains that ran along them, the ever expanding network of routes, the abandoned ghost stations, the notorious incidents and colorful characters that have all played a part in the amazing and extraordinary history of the London Underground.