Locomotives represent progress, freedom, dynamics and power. This magnificent, superbly illustrated book tells their story, from the first steam engine to the latest high-speed train. The development of railways is presented with detailed background information, covering Europe, America, Australia, Africa and Asia.
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Destination, rates & speedsSeller: AardBooks, Fitzwilliam, NH, U.S.A.
Condition: VG+, NO dj. 1st in Eng. 4to. 440pp. NO INTERNATIONAL OR PRIORITY. 1/8" ding top spine of book. Shipping. weight about 10 pounds! Seller Inventory # MAIN021119I
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Seller Inventory # 51315625-6
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Seller: Parrott Books, Nr Faringdon, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First. 420pp colour illustrations throughout. . CLASSIC TEXT. excellent reference/review. NEAR FINE COPY IN LIKE D/W. PARROTT BOOKS - established for over 15 years offering a prompt friendly and efficient service. NB heavy book please contact for overseas postage Size: Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Seller Inventory # 022419
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Seller: Klondyke, Almere, Netherlands
Condition: New. Original boards, dust jacket, 4to. Seller Inventory # 325236-AC1
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Seller: Scorpio Books, IOBA, Bungay, United Kingdom
Pictorial Laminated Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. 440pp. Fully illus. Wrapper bruised and sl. frayed. Tiny scratch to half-title. This is a heavy book for which extra postage will be requested. Size: Folio. Seller Inventory # 015289
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Seller: Pendleburys - the bookshop in the hills, Llanwrda, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. hardback, large heavy 4to, a near fine copy in a near fine dust jacket, col'd photographic plates throughout, 440pp. Seller Inventory # 186587
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Seller: Boobooks, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia
Hardback. This superb book is devoted to trains past and present, all over the world. It is superbly illustrated with numerous magnificent photographs of locomotives then and now. The history of railways is comprehensively covered, from horse-drawn streetcars and George Stephenson's steam-powered 'Rocket' of 1829, through the glory days of steam, the development of diesel and electric locomotives, to the technical wonders of today's high-speed trains, such as the TGV and the Transrapid In near fine condition. Dustjacket in fine condition. This is a large and heavy book, please checking re extra shipping costs for outside of Australia. Seller Inventory # 25166521
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