Colin Garratt
Author
Pub. Date
1998.
Physical Desc
512 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 30 cm
Language
English
Description
Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
Lorenz Books edition.
Physical Desc
256 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Since the birth of the railroads in the early industrial age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as an enduring symbol of the advance of technology and as a powerful means of transport. From the early years of steam power to today's awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this fabulous book spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments...