Locomotives : a complete history of the world's great locomotives and fabulous train journeys
Garratt, Colin Dennis2006
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This text presents a history of locomotive technology from the great steam engines of the 1830s to the electronic speed trains of the present day. It also contains accounts of 95 of the world's most legendary railway journeys, including such departure points and destinations as Boston, Venice, Pretoria, the Khyber Pass and Fuji.
Main title:
Locomotives : a complete history of the world's great locomotives and fabulous train journeys / Colin Garratt and Max Wade-Matthews.
Imprint:
London : Lorenz, c2006.
Collation:
512 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Originally published: as The ultimate encyclopedia of steam & rail. London: Hermes House, 1998.Includes index.
ISBN:
0754816575
Dewey class:
625.2'6
Language:
English
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BRN:
191081
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