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Author : James D. Dilts
Publisher : ForeEdge
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : ARCHITECTURE
ISBN : 1611688027
A richly illustrated guide to railroad architecture, in all its surprising variety
Author : Nicholas Faith
Publisher : Random House (UK)
Page : 414 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Transportation
ISBN : STANFORD:36105034755293
Between 1825 and 1914 railways redefined, transformed, and extended the limits of the civilized world. This book explores the way in which this offshoot of industrial technology was used across the globe and in what ways it altered the countries and the peoples to which it came.
Author : Tom Zoellner
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2014-01-30
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780698151390
An epic and revelatory narrative of the most important transportation technology of the modern world In his wide-ranging and entertaining new book, Tom Zoellner—coauthor of the New York Times–bestselling An Ordinary Man—travels the globe to tell the story of the sociological and economic impact of the railway technology that transformed the world—and could very well change it again. From the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the Japanese-style bullet trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of this most indispensable form of travel. A masterful narrative history, Train also explores the sleek elegance of railroads and their hypnotizing rhythms, and explains how locomotives became living symbols of sex, death, power, and romance.
Author : Christian Wolmar
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2014-05-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781465433718
Written by Christian Wolmar, author of the critically acclaimed The Great Railroad Revolution, The Iron Road is a richly illustrated account of the rise of the rails across the world. From the historic moment in September 1830 when the first train ran between Liverpool and Manchester, to the high speed trains bulleting across Asia and Europe, The Iron Road: An Illustrated History of the Railroad looks at how railroads have changed the world. Photographs, maps, paintings, and illustrations bring events and locations to life, adding a unique visual quality to the stories of great invention, feats of mind-boggling engineering, groundbreaking changes in trade and commerce, and tales of adventurers, visionaries, and rogues. The Iron Road is the third title in DK's successful illustrated histories format, which combines text-rich narratives with beautiful visual design.
Author : Jonathan Glancey
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2005-08
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 184442345X
The train changed the face of the world. From slow beginnings in the coalmines of England at the start of the nineteenth century, it was possible by the 1840s to cover vast distances at unprecedented speed, changing modern communications forever. Much more than a collection of models through the ages, The Train offers insight into the ways in which trains have made an impact upon the modern age. Admire some of the world's greatest trains from the New York Centrals sleek Twentieth Century Limited to the high-speed TGV of France, or Japan's Shinkansen "bullet train." Wonder at the splendid architecture of the world's great train stations, from the original Penn Station of Washington DC. Consider the role of trains in film, from Alfred Hitchcock's Strangers on a Train to Billy Wilder's Some Like it Hot.
Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 9780760368107
Rails Around the World is a visually glorious history depicting trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia.
Author : Terri Sievert
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0736810617
Discusses the history and development of some of the world's fastest trains.
Author : Monisha Rajesh
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 337 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781408869789
WINNER OF THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELLER AWARD FOR BEST TRAVEL BOOK SHORTLISTED FOR THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 'Monisha Rajesh has chosen one of the best ways of seeing the world. Never too fast, never too slow, her journey does what trains do best. Getting to the heart of things. Prepare for a very fine ride' Michael Palin From the cloud-skimming heights of Tibet's Qinghai railway to silk-sheeted splendour on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Around the World in 80 Trains is a celebration of the glory of train travel and a witty and irreverent look at the world. Packing up her rucksack – and her fiancé, Jem – Monisha Rajesh embarks on an unforgettable adventure that takes her from London's St Pancras station to the vast expanses of Russia and Mongolia, North Korea, Canada, Kazakhstan, and beyond. The journey is one of constant movement and mayhem, as the pair strike up friendships and swap stories with the hilarious, irksome and ultimately endearing travellers they meet on board, all while taking in some of the earth's most breathtaking views.
Author : Bret Wallach
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 489 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2015-05-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780803298965
A spirited and incisive survey of economic geography, A World Made for Money begins with the author stopped at a red light in Norman, Oklahoma. Observing the landscape of drugstores and banks, and for that matter the stoplight and roads themselves, Bret Wallach observes, “Everything I see has been built to make money” or, at the very least, to facilitate making money. This, he argues, is a global phenomenon that nonetheless has occurred only within the past hundred years or so. Although guidebooks and culture brokers often disparage these landscapes of commerce, Wallach—recipient of a MacArthur “genius grant”—argues that we would do well to pay them close attention. A World Made for Money provides a compelling, condensed tour of our world. From Silicon Valley to Sri Lanka, from post-Soviet Russia to post-apartheid South Africa, Wallach looks at how human beings are buying, manufacturing, working, growing and shipping food, and accessing the natural resources to fuel it all. These essential facets of daily life, propelled by the profit motive, represent a transnational force shaping our surroundings and environment in ways that may not always be beautiful (or even healthy) but that are fundamental to understanding how the world works in the twenty-first century. Wallach examines the relationship between acquisitiveness and landscape, reveals surprising contradictions and nuances, and provides fresh perspective on politically charged topics such as sprawl, deindustrialization, and agribusiness.
Author : Dorling Kindersley Publishing Staff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-10-03
Category : Locomotives
ISBN : 0241257638
Does your child love all things locomotive? Do they get excited by a freight or TGV? Then The Big Noisy Book of Trains is for them. Jam-packed full of facts and brimming with pictures, the world of trains has never been so vibrant. From the very first locomotive to the Japanese bullet train, The Big Noisy Book of Trains covers it all and is the perfect introduction to trains for children 5 to 8 years old. Press the button on the cover to hear a steam train whistling! Big, bold and friendly, this first reference book provides a fantastic experience and entices kids into the world of the biggest, fastest and longest engines ever made. Whether losing themselves in the fascinating detail or heading straight to the go-to nuggets of information, get ready to set your child chug-chug-chugging into their steam-packed, high-speed, locomotive journey with The Big Noisy Book of Trains. All aboard!
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 540 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1897
Category : Almanacs, American
ISBN : NWU:35556017929274
Author : Steven D. Spalding,Benjamin Fraser
Publisher : Lexington Books
Page : 263 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780739165607
"Trains, literature and culture is the first work to thoroughly explore the railroad's connections with a full range of cultural discourses--including literature, visual art, music, graffiti, and television but also advertising, architecture, cell phones, and more ..."--Provided by publisher.
Author : Ray Hamilton
Publisher : Summersdale
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2018-05-10
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9781786856906
More than just a means of transport, trains connect communities, evoke memories and promise adventures galore. This fact-packed miscellany tracks their development from the earliest locomotives to today’s superfast trains, stopping off along the way to explore great railway journeys, iconic stations and memorable depictions in the arts.
Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Railroads
ISBN : STANFORD:36105118852933
Author : Sally White
Publisher : Sally White
Page : 53 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2013-09-20
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 8210379456XXX
Model trains must be one of the oldest and most awe inspiring hobbies for both young and old. These miniature trains have captured the imagination of people all over the world for many years. Many model train builders spend hours of their time and do not spare any expense on pursuing this hobby. It becomes all engrossing and affords many happy hours to the hobbyist. There are so many models of trains coming from so many different eras that you can never run out of ideas for new projects. When one project is done usually the idea for the next project is already in place! I have seen the faces of children where these model trains have been exhibited. They are a joy to behold. They do not delight children alone but people of all ages. Many model train builders have made friends all over the world because of this hobby. These hobbyists are always looking for contacts where they can exchange information. There is a lot of information around which makes it more interesting and of course more of a challenge. There seems to be enough suppliers around where you can obtain starter kits and various parts you require. The real challenge is of course when parts have to be made by you or sourced from some supplier far from your home town. Once the love for model trains has bitten you, you will never look back and very few people that started this hobby will stop without any good reason. They will probably carry on right into old age! I hope that you will thoroughly enjoy the information that I have taken great pleasure in putting together for you.