High Speed Trains
High Speed Trains

Author: Peter Clark

Publisher: Rosenberg Publishing

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781921719080

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This book examines the history of high speed trains around the world, beginning with Japanese bullet trains of the 1960s. It covers not just the trains, but the problems and solutions for the lines on which they run, leading up to and including the latest Chinese locomotives. Table of Contents include: A History of Fast Trains, 1885 to 1981 * The Technology for High Speed: Track, Signalling, Power * Considerations for High Speed Rail in Australia * Japan - The Shinkansen: New Gauge, New Track, New Trains * France - The TGV: New Trunk Lines but Compatibility to Use Existing Termini * Britain - The HST: Fast Diesel Trains and Electric Successors * The US and the Northeast Corridor * Germany - The ICE: Massive Engineering Combined With Compatibility * The High Speed Diaspora in Europe * Spain - Imported and Local Designs: AVE and Alvia * China, Korea, and Taiwan - Progressive Development * Australia - Potential Limited by Trackwork

Fast Train, Slow Train (Thomas & Friends)
Fast Train, Slow Train (Thomas & Friends)

Author: Rev. W. Awdry

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 2014-01-07

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 0385374089

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The newest Bright and Early Board Book featuring Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends, this sturdy book features a simple train adventure about opposites to share with boys and girls ages 0 to 3.

High-Speed Trains
High-Speed Trains

Author: Christina Leighton

Publisher: Blastoff! Readers

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781626176713

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"Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces high-speed trains to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

High-Speed Trains
High-Speed Trains

Author:

Publisher: Raintree

Published: 2015-10-08

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1474701930

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All aboard! Hop on the fastest trains in the world to see where they go, how they work, and how fast these bullet trains can go.

Bullet Trains
Bullet Trains

Author: Denny Von Finn

Publisher: Bellwether Media

Published: 2006-08-01

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1612114482

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Bullet trains originated in Japan. They are the fastest trains on Earth. Young readers will learn about the history of bullet trains, the technology that makes their high speeds possible, and what bullet trains may be like in the future!

Bullet Trains
Bullet Trains

Author: David Biello

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2001-12-15

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9780823961139

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Uses color photographs, diagrams, and maps to illustrate a review of high speed trains, including the Japanese Shinkansen, the French TGV, the InterCity Express, tilting trains, Acela trains, and Maglev trains.

High-Speed Trains
High-Speed Trains

Author: Nikki Bruno Clapper

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2015-08

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1491460393

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"Large photographs and simple text describe different high-speed trains"--Provided by publisher.

Bullet Trains
Bullet Trains

Author: Charles Hofer

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2007-12-15

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 1435846753

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Throughout the world, high-speed trains have become a popular way to get to destinations quickly. This book describes how high-speed trains work, their history, and gives special focus to the bullet trains of Japan.

Express Trains
Express Trains

Author: Tim Bryan

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2017-05-15

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1445668793

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From the Golden Arrow Pullman Service to the Royal Scot and the Flying Scotsman, this book celebrates the most luxurious, fastest and most famous train services from the great age of steam.

The World's Fastest Trains
The World's Fastest Trains

Author: Terri Sievert

Publisher: Capstone

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9780736810616

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Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.