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Definitive visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and track
The Train Book traces the history and role of trains from the first steam engines to diesel engines and then to today's high-speed bullet trains.
You'll take a journey through the most important trains of each period and see iconic trains such as the Orient Express, the Fairy Queen, the Mallard and the Javelin in incredible detail, discovering the anatomy of these legendary engines. The Train Book gives you a truly international view of trains, exploring some of the world's most impressive rail routes from South Africa to Siberia, including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the high-speed Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line. You'll discover the stories of key innovators, designers and engineers who advanced rail travel, the challenges they faced and the cultural backdrop against which the railways were built.
The Train Book is the perfect gift for train enthusiasts of all ages.
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- PublisherDK
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1409347966
- ISBN 13 9781409347965
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages320
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The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History
Published by
Dorling Kindersley Ltd
(2014)
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Book Description Condition: New. Offers a visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and track. This book traces the history and role of trains from steam engines to diesel engines and high-speed bullet trains. It is suitable for train enthusiasts of all ages. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1600 images. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 307 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1956. Seller Inventory # 9781409347965
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Book Description Condition: New. Offers a visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and track. This book traces the history and role of trains from steam engines to diesel engines and high-speed bullet trains. It is suitable for train enthusiasts of all ages. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1600 images. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 307 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1956. Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # 9781409347965
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