An Illustrated History of 18 Inch Gauge Steam Railways
Author: Mark Smithers
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780860934998
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Author: Mark Smithers
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Published: 1993
Total Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780860934998
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: David Ross
Publisher: Parragon Books
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 320
ISBN-13: 9781407574882
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Publisher: Chartwell Books
Published: 2010-04-15
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780785821519
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis 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.
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 2266
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Published: 1998
Total Pages: 656
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Published: 2006
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 2328
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Author: J. N. Westwood
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781571452849
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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.
Author: Claude Wiatrowski
Publisher: Voyageur Press
Published: 2007-09-15
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 161060136X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFrom 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: George W. Hilton
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 580
ISBN-13: 9780804723695
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is a comprehensive, illustrated account of the growth and decline of American narrow gauge railroading. It documents a long-gone era, bringing to life ancient steam locomotives, railroads and rolling stock that have mostly disappeared without trace. The basic facts and information on the subject are heavily illustrated with photographs, drawings and maps, presented in an encyclopedia format.