Historical Atlas Of Early Railways

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 1771621753

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Historical Atlas of Early Railways by Derek Hayes Pdf

In a sense the very earliest railways were simply ruts caused by the passage of carts on softer ground. Railways of this nature may have been in use as early as 2200 BCE. But railways became a worldwide economic force only in the middle of the nineteenth century, some forty or fifty years after the first demonstration of a mechanically powered train. What radically changed--in the space of less than three decades--was the method of propulsion, from human or horse power to steam powered "travelling engines," the forerunners of the modern railway locomotive. Such railways enabled faster, more efficient transport of people and goods, opened the world to settlement and changed the nature of war, allowing supplies and soldiers to be moved much faster than on horseback or on foot. Historical Atlas of Early Railways highlights the innovations, failures and most memorable moments of railways through the ages. Read about a variety of designs and inventions including the steam underground in 1863, rack and mountain railways, electric railways, monorails and atmospheric railways. Study the world's oldest surviving railway map. This newest addition to the popular Historical Atlas Series features 320 maps and 450 photos and other illustrations, and is a beautifully designed chronicle for anyone who has a fondness for history, maps or trains.

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : Times Books
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0008249482

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The First Railways by Derek Hayes Pdf

Highly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Reference
ISBN : 0228100097

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The First Railroads by Derek Hayes Pdf

"A highly illustrated volume tracing the emergence of modern railways. In this book, [the author] compiles archival maps and illustrations, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the world's early railways, as well as the locomotive and rail technology that was key to the development of those railroads. In addition to maps, the illustrations include photos of most of the surviving first locomotives from collections around the world and of replicas too, where they exist"--Amazon.com.

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Canada
ISBN : UCSD:31822036649713

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Historical Atlas of the North American Railroad by Derek Hayes Pdf

" ... the history of the railroad in North America, from its origins in Britain in the 1820s and short lines connecting Eastern Seaboard rivers in the 1830s to Amtrak and the modern intermodal freights driving today's railroad revival."--Jacket.

Author : John F. Stover
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0415921406

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The Routledge Historical Atlas of the American Railroads by John F. Stover Pdf

First published in 1999

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-11-17
Category : History
ISBN : 1550178385

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Iron Road West by Derek Hayes Pdf

British Columbia wouldn't exist without the railway; the province was brought into the Canadian Confederation in 1871 in exchange for the promise of a transcontinental line to the West Coast. It was the arrival of the Canadian Pacific Railway in 1886 that set off economic development in the province, created the city of Vancouver and spurred others to build competing lines. In Iron Road West, Derek Hayes charts the development of the province through its railway lines, using a wealth of photographs and other visuals to show how rails were laid through the wild terrain that characterized much of British Columbia. As railways revolutionized the province, they inevitably incited fierce competition and personal hatreds, creating an exciting frontier-like environment that Hayes describes in vivid detail. The book also covers the emergence of the modern freight railway in British Columbia, including fully automated and computerized trains. An extensive section details our railway legacy, including preserved railways, locomotives and facilities that can still be visited today. Prolifically illustrated, Iron Road West will fascinate not only railway enthusiasts, but anyone with an interest in the history of the province.

Author : Derek Hayes
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-08-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780008704148

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Quest for Speed: an Illustrated History of High-Speed Trains from Rocket to Bullet and Beyond by Derek Hayes Pdf

Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.

Author : J. N. Westwood
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1554075238

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The Historical Atlas of World Railroads by J. N. Westwood Pdf

A fascinating history of railroad development on every continent.

Author : Ian Wood,John Westwood
Publisher : Chartwell Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2011-05-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0785827811

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The Historical Atlas of North American Railroads by Ian Wood,John Westwood Pdf

With over 400 high quality maps, plans, and photographs this book brings the subject to life, revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology. It maps the spread of the networks across the country, showing the stations and important intersections, the layout and location of major bridges and tunnels, and much more. It examines railroad technology, from the early steam engines, through diesel and electric locomotives. It also details the building of stations, railroad constructions and factories that grew up around the railroad network. Social history is explored, covering the movement of people, farm produce and manufactured goods, giving a real insight into the role that rail transportation played.

Author : John Westwood
Publisher : 3c
Page : 399 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 1845734289

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The Historical Atlas of World Railways by John Westwood Pdf

A fascinating visual exploration of the transportation system that helped shape the modern world.

Author : John E. McDonough
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780520274525

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Inside National Health Reform by John E. McDonough Pdf

A guide to the Affordable Care Act, our new national health care law. An account of the process from the 2008 presidential campaign to the moment in 2010 when the bill was signed into law before anyone had a chance to digest the document. At a time when the nation is taking a second look at the ACA, "Inside National Health Reform" provides essential information for Americans to review the governmental processes and politics in enacting this legislation.

Author : David Spaven
Publisher : Birlinn
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 1780272383

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The Scottish Railway Atlas by David Spaven Pdf

The rich diversity of Scotland's railway network has never before been the subject of a specialist atlas. This book showcases 181 topographical and railway maps, telling the story of the country's railways from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Researched and written by David Spaven - who co-wrote the best-selling Mapping the Railways on the history of Britain's rail network - this beautiful atlas allows the reader to understand the bigger story of the effects of the railways on the landscape and the impact of Scotland's distinctive geography on the pattern of railway development over a period of nearly 200 years. The unique map selection is supported by an informative commentary of key cartographic, geographic and historical features. This sumptuous atlas will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.

Author : Peter Chatham,Stephen Weston
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-15
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781526700186

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Early Railways by Peter Chatham,Stephen Weston Pdf

History, references, and resources for modeling the earliest decades of British rail travel. This is a guide to the earliest period of railway history, from the very beginnings of steam traction at the start of the nineteenth century, up to about 1880. Over these few decades the railways evolved from something that at the start was markedly different, into a scene that any present-day railwayman would recognize. It is a time with much to commend it from a modeler’s point of view. The trains were much shorter and therefore easier to fit into the limited space most of us have available as, correspondingly, were the station layouts, especially at the beginning of the period. Covering infrastructure, locomotives, carriages, and wagons, this is an invaluable resource for those who want to explore the modeling possibilities of nineteenth-century railways.

Author : Michael J. Freeman,Derek Howard Aldcroft
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Transportation
ISBN : UOM:39015019999914

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The Atlas of British Railway History by Michael J. Freeman,Derek Howard Aldcroft Pdf

Author : Paul Leslie Line
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2013-06-25
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 1844917991

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From Canals to Early Steam Railways - A History in Maps by Paul Leslie Line Pdf