Train Book - The Definitive Visual History

Traces the history and role of trains from the first steam engines to diesel engines and then to today's high-speed bullet trains. This book gives you an international view of trains, exploring the impressive rail routes from South Africa to Siberia, including the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway and the high-speed Japanese Tokaido Shinkansen line.

Summary

Offers a visual history and glorious celebration of all things train and track. This book traces the history and role of trains from steam engines to diesel engines and high-speed bullet trains. It is suitable for train enthusiasts of all ages.

Product details

• Authors: DK, Phonic Books
• Assisted by: Suhel Ahmed (Editor), Rod Green (Editor), Alison Sturgeon (Editor), Miezen van Zyl (Editor)
• Publisher: Dorling Kindersley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.10.2014
• EAN: 9781409347965
• ISBN: 978-1-4093-4796-5
• No. of pages: 320
• Dimensions: 260 mm x 310 mm x 30 mm
• Series: DK Definitive Transport Guides
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / History, History of engineering and technology, History of engineering & technology, Industrialisation & Industrial History, Industrialisation and industrial history, Railway technology, engineering and trades, Railway Technology, Engineering & Trades