The Railroad Encyclopedia
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.43 (791 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760311366 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
From steam engines of the 19th century to the 20th centurys diesel-powered behemoths and the high-speed, electric commuter trains of today, this all-encompassing, illustrated history examines the impact trains and railroads have had on commerce, travel and everyday life around the globe for nearly two centuries.
"This book is a keeper!" according to Edward Kaleta. I am getting into model railroading. I checked this book out of my local library. It gave me information I wanted for engines. It devotes about four pages to each of the important engines, i.e. Hudson, Challenger, Big Boy, FThis book is a keeper! I am getting into model railroading. I checked this book out of my local library. It gave me information I wanted for engines. It devotes about four pages to each of the important engines, i.e. Hudson, Challenger, Big Boy, F3 diesel, et al.I liked it so much - I bought it. Enough said!. diesel, et al.I liked it so much - I bought it. Enough said!. "An Interesting, Concise and Enjoyable Read" according to Andrew Smith. I have always loved trains, much more so in my childhood than now, but still quite a bit. I had this book in elementary school, but my parents lost it, so almost ten years later I had to buy a new one. I still really like this book. It's a relatively concise history and technical explanation of railroads and locomotives, readable even to those with little or no engineering knowledge, like me. It includes stories, technical data on engines (maximum speed, horsepower, years of use, etc.) and some beautiful illustrations. It covers everything from the first lengths of track and first locomotives, all the way to the prese