Enter the museum: Train

Author: David Ross
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: From steam engines to internal combustion locomotives to electric locomotives, this book guides you through a comprehensive exploration of the history of trains and locomotives. It introduces over 900 types of locomotives, along with their production dates and origins. The book is accompanied by over 1,000 color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, with detailed technical specifications for each locomotive, including weight, speed, and traction. It covers the development and history of each locomotive, including designers, manufacturers, modifications, and detailed information about the relevant railway companies.
Among modern modes of transportation, trains are undoubtedly one of the most familiar forms of transport. This book takes you through the comprehensive history of train development, from steam locomotives to internal combustion locomotives to electric locomotives. Not only can you gain an in-depth understanding of over 900 different types of trains and locomotives in history, but the book also provides you with many background details related to the design. While learning about the history of various motive power locomotives, you also discover the development of railway technology in different countries. Therefore, this is a reference book suitable for both professionals and.