The London Underground Electric Train

Tells the story of the development of electric traction on the London Underground railways. This volume combines technical knowledge, historical context and practical experiences. It covers the history of underground lines since the opening of the first deep-level underground rail system in the world in 1890: the City & South London Railway.

About the author

Piers Connor has worked in railways both in the UK and overseas for over fifty years, with twenty-five years in various roles for London Underground. It was there his interest in engineering history and development was founded. He has written several books and articles about railway systems and rolling stock development. Piers works as a railway systems consultant and has a world-renowned railway information website at www.railway-technical.com

Product details

• Authors: Piers Connor, Connor Piers
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 06.11.2015
• EAN: 9781785000133
• ISBN: 978-1-78500-013-3
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 260 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 868 g
• Illustrations: 200 colour photographs, Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert, Raster, farbig
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; London, Greater London, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / General, Trains & railways: general interest, Trains and railways: general interest