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.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: DK, Phonic Books
• Con la collaborazione di: Suhel Ahmed (Editore), Rod Green (Editore), Alison Sturgeon (Editore), Miezen van Zyl (Editore)
• Editore: Dorling Kindersley
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 01.10.2014
• EAN: 9781409347965
• ISBN: 978-1-4093-4796-5
• Pagine: 320
• Dimensioni: 260 mm x 310 mm x 30 mm
• Serie: DK Definitive Transport Guides
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Veicoli, aerei , imbarcazioni, viaggi aerospaziali > Veicoli su rotaia; 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