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Steam Trains and Jigsaw Puzzles

Author : David Platt
Publisher : Author House
Page : 69 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2007-07-18
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781481786447

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Steam Trains and Jigsaw Puzzles by David Platt Pdf

Steam Trains and Jigsaw Puzzles strikes most people as an intriguing title. The origin is simple,however my trainspotting youth has been synchronized with a later interest in jigsaw puzzles. The result is expensive I have a collection of over 250 jigsaws depicting British steam railways. The conclusion is impossible there are over 500 steam railway jigsaw puzzles to collect and they are being supplemented annually. The Liverpool & Manchester Railway marked the arrival of the true passenger railway service in 1830 and presented jigsaw manufacturers with another subject on which to focus. Prior to this date the jigsaw experience, started by John Spilsbury in c1760, was restricted to subjects such as religion, geography, history, monarchs, the alphabet and art. Many characteristics combine to form the basis of nostalgic images buried indelibly in the minds of people who travelled in the steam railway age. Manufacturers have not been slow to tap into this nostalgia and produce jigsaws aimed at stirring those memories and inviting people to reflect on past experiences, good, bad or indifferent. Chad Valley, Victory, Good Companion,Falcon, Waddingtons and Arrow are just a few manufacturers who produced steam railway jigsaws in the past. Most of these companies are now a distant memory while others are in foreign ownership. Equally famous names such as Wentworth, Ravensburger (Germany), House of Puzzles, Gibsons, JR Puzzles and King Puzzles (Holland) continue the manufacturing tradition. Output is generally superb thanks to the efforts of fine railway artists such as Terence Cuneo, George Heiron, T. E. North, Don Breckon, John Austin, Barry Freeman and Malcolm Root. The book is aimed at anyone with an interest in jigsaw puzzles and at those enthusiasts and aficionados who refuse to allow those evocative memories of the Golden Age of Steam to die.

The Steam Train Jigsaw Book

Author : Heather Amery
Publisher : E.D.C. Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12
Category : Railroad trains
ISBN : 0794502962

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The Steam Train Jigsaw Book by Heather Amery Pdf

Summary: The four simple jigsaw puzzles in this book are part of an exciting train story. Join Poppy, Sam and Rusty the dog as they get ready for a big day out on a real steam train.

Thomas and Friends Puzzle Book (Thomas & Friends)

Author : Rev. W. Awdry
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 21 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2010-08-10
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780375861680

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Thomas and Friends Puzzle Book (Thomas & Friends) by Rev. W. Awdry Pdf

Thomas the Tank Engine, James, and everyone's favorite Thomas & Friends characters are featured in five different puzzles in this oversized padded book. Each full-color puzzle has twelve sturdy board pieces that fit right inside the pages of the book—so they’re fun to put together and easy to keep together! Plus, the padded cover makes the Thomas & Friends Puzzle Book the perfect gift!

Locomotive Headboards

Author : Dave Peel
Publisher : History Publishing Group
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2010-03
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0752455990

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Locomotive Headboards by Dave Peel Pdf

The practice of naming trains has a long history. The 'Irish Mail' was known thus, unofficially, from about 1848 and the 'Flying Scotsman' from 1862. However, official recognition of these titles did not come until many years later, and engine headboards later still. The first headboards for titled trains were introduced by the North British Railway in 1912 and the last by Virgin Trains in 1996. Dave Peel's guide to the subject aims to provide a comprehensive history. It covers all named trains that ran with headboards. Differing designs are examined in detail, while variations in material, shape and style are fully explored. Over 400 outstanding photographs are included. This is an invaluable reference source for all railway historians, while railway modellers will also find it of great assistance.

The Machine Stops. Illustrated

Author : E.M. Forster
Publisher : Strelbytskyy Multimedia Publishing
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-12-08
Category : Literary Collections
ISBN : PKEY:SMP2200000109293

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The Machine Stops. Illustrated by E.M. Forster Pdf

"The Machine Stops" by E.M. Forster, now presented in a beautifully illustrated edition, is a visionary and thought-provoking novella that explores the perils of technological dependency and the potential consequences of a society overly reliant on machines. Set in a future where humanity lives underground, isolated in individual cells, their every need attended to by an all-encompassing Machine, the story follows Vashti, a lecturer and true believer in the Machine's omnipotence. However, as the Machine begins to show signs of malfunction, Vashti's worldview is challenged, leading to a series of events that question the very foundations of her society. "The Machine Stops" remains a compelling exploration of the dangers of sacrificing human connections for the convenience of technology. This illustrated edition provides a fresh perspective on Forster's timeless work, making it an engaging and visually captivating experience for both new and returning readers.

Farmyard Tales Steam Train Jigsaw Puzzle

Author : Stephen Cartwright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0746068239

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Farmyard Tales Steam Train Jigsaw Puzzle by Stephen Cartwright Pdf

This 50-piece gold-foiled jigsaw puzzle has a delightful scene depicting a steam train puffing into the station, eagerly awaited by the familiar characters from Apple Tree Farm. The puzzle is contained within a sturdy, foiled box, which displays the finished image, and comes complete with a steam-train shaped tag.

Malcolm Root's Railway Paintings

Author : Malcolm Root,Tom Tyler
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Locomotives in art
ISBN : 1841143669

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Malcolm Root's Railway Paintings by Malcolm Root,Tom Tyler Pdf

Malcolm Root presents a record of the days of steam on Britain's railways, from the mighty express locomotives racing one another to the north, to the quiet byways of the railway system where aged engines potter along almost forgotten branch lines.

The Hornby Book of Trains

Author : Pat Dargan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1913295214

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The Hornby Book of Trains by Pat Dargan Pdf

The name Hornby means different things to different people. To some, it is the large 0 gauge metal trains mainly of the interwar period. To others, it is the 00 scale Hornby Dublo trains which were at their peak in the 1950s. This is an account of the fortunes, successes and occasional failures of the Hornby model railway brand.

British Railways in the 1960s: Western Region

Author : Geoff Plumb
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
Page : 376 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781473869820

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British Railways in the 1960s: Western Region by Geoff Plumb Pdf

An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change. After the Second World War, Britain’s railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernization. The “Big Four” railway companies were nationalized from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a program of building new “Standard” steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951. This program was superseded by the 1955 scheme to dieselize and electrify many lines, and so the last loco of the “Standard” types was built in 1960—and the steam locomotives had been swept entirely from the BR network by 1968. This series of books is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. This volume covers much of the Western Region, as photographed by the author in his youth, often with limited time or disposable income but always with a passion for his project. While not a complete history, it offers a vivid illustration of how things were in the relatively recent past and imparts information through comprehensive captions, which give a sense of occasion—often a “last run” of a locomotive type or over a stretch of line about to be closed down. In simple terms, it’s a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever. Praise for the series “Profusely illustrated . . . impressively informative.” —Midwest Book Review “An evocative collection of views of the twilight of BR steam.” —Railway Modeller

Android Karenina

Author : Leo Tolstoy,Ben H. Winters
Publisher : Quirk Books
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-08
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781594744839

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Android Karenina by Leo Tolstoy,Ben H. Winters Pdf

Leo Tolstoy meets robots in this “creepy, thrilling, and highly enjoyable” sci-fi mashup of the classic Russian novel Anna Karenina (Library Journal). “ . . . lives up to its promise to make Tolstoy ‘awesomer.’”—The Onion AV Club It’s been called the greatest novel ever written. Now, Tolstoy’s timeless saga of love and betrayal is transported to an awesomer version of 19th-century Russia. It is a world humming with high-powered groznium engines: where debutantes dance the 3D waltz in midair, mechanical wolves charge into battle alongside brave young soldiers, and robots—miraculous, beloved robots!—are the faithful companions of everyone who’s anyone. Restless to forge her own destiny in this fantastic modern life, the bold noblewoman Anna and her enigmatic Android Karenina abandon a loveless marriage to seize passion with the daring, handsome Count Vronsky. But when their scandalous affair gets mixed up with dangerous futuristic villainy, the ensuing chaos threatens to rip apart their lives, their families, and—just maybe—all of planet Earth.

My Big Train Book

Author : Roger Priddy
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2015-06
Category : Board books
ISBN : 1783412038

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My Big Train Book by Roger Priddy Pdf

From high-speed trains to steam trains, My Big Train Book is perfect for any toddler with a passion for trains. Packed with photographs of all kinds of trains from all over the world.

The Counting Train

Author : Felicity Brooks,Jenny Tyler,Francesca Allen
Publisher : Scholastic
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Board books
ISBN : 0439899222

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The Counting Train by Felicity Brooks,Jenny Tyler,Francesca Allen Pdf

"One enormous elephant, two playful puppies, three cuddly kittens...who else is on the train today? Find out by taking a giant jigsaw piece from each [die-cut board] page of this book to make a counting train [jigsaw puzzle] on the floor"--Back cover.

The Big British Railway Puzzle Book

Author : National Railway Museum
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-15
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1409197565

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The Big British Railway Puzzle Book by National Railway Museum Pdf

A jam-packed puzzle and trivia book about the iconic British National Railways. The Big British Railway Puzzle Book is must-buy gift book for Christmas for puzzle book fanatics, train and travel enthusiasts, history buffs, and the people up and down the country who love their heritage and their regional identity! Featuring a treasure-trove of puzzles about railways and locomotives, using maps, old routes and tracks, engineering designs and all things that delight train lovers, the book also includes mind-boggling brainteasers, navigational tests, word games, code-crackers, anagrams, crosswords, mathematical conundrums and a murder mystery. As well as having over 100 mind-bending puzzles, the book contains historical facts and figures, trivia, and introductions to each section authored by Dr. Thomas Spain, a research associate at the National Railway Museum, about the history of the British Railways. From the National Railway Museum in York!

Dissectology

Author : Jill Marie Thomas
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798734562697

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Dissectology by Jill Marie Thomas Pdf

Just as during the years of the Spanish Influenza (1918) and the Great Depression (1929-33), these days jigsaw puzzles of all types are having a renaissance. We can thank this phenomenon in part to two main factors-the Coronavirus (Covid19) pandemic and social media. The virus has caused the closing of many businesses and quarantined families within their homes.Also, social media has heavily promoted jigsaw puzzling, yet ironically, and at the same time, we yearn to disconnect from social media. We want to slow down the busyness and the cacophony of day-to-day life. We yearn to return to quieter, more peaceful hobbies and practices.In this fun book, you will: -Learn about the origins of the earliest jigsaw puzzles.-Examine the evolution of puzzle creation over the centuries.-Consider the physical and social benefits of working puzzles.-Read fascinating accounts of other eccentric and award-winning puzzlers.-Acquire the resources to start or continue your own puzzle hobby.-Think about the life lessons that parallel aspects of puzzle assembling.-Marvel at the puzzle innovations of the future.Come! Gather with your loved ones, young and old, around the puzzle table. Challenging fun and good conversation await!

Steam Train

Author : Heather Amery
Publisher : Usborne Books
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2002-08-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0746049021

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Steam Train by Heather Amery Pdf

This Farmyard Tales story incorporates four jigsaws containing train-shaped pieces. Each jigsaw has a velvety touch and feel flocking.