| Publication |
Great Britain, Lorenz Books, 2001.
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| Description |
64pGreen Spine
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| Series |
Investigations
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| Summary/Abstract |
Describes the technological breakthroughs that have made trains travel faster, safer and more efficiently. Also how trains and railways work. Contains many hands-on projects to illustrate the dsign and working of trains.
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| Contents |
Running on rails
Railway track
Steaming ahead
Bearing the load
Diesel and electric power
Mapping the railways
Building railways
Load-bearing tunnel
Station stop
Shrinking world
A passion for trains
Trains in miniature
Model locomotives
Signals and signalling
Safety first
Brake van
Hauling freight
Going underground
Riding high
Monorail
Working on the railways
Dressed for the job
Travelling in style
Advertising
Trains on film
Record breakers
High-speed trains
Investing in the future
Floating trains
Glossary
Index
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| Standard Number |
0754808378 Hb.
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