Trains From Steam Locomotives To High Speed Rail

Author : Franco Tanel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788854407817
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Illustrated History of Trains written by Franco Tanel and published by . This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With illustrations and narrative, this title charts the fundamental stages and main events of railway history, from the birth of steam locomotion to modern high-speed trains. Divided into six sections, each chapter documents a significant period in the development of the railways.

Author : Franco Tanel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9788854008045
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trains written by Franco Tanel and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of trains and the railway system.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465436588
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.80/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Train written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-01 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This glorious visual celebration of train travel keeps you on the right track with stop-offs at the most important and incredible rail routes from all over the world. Your first stop in The Train Book is the groundbreaking steam locomotives of the 19th century and your final destination is the high-speed bullet trains of today. From the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway, you'll cross the continents to experience epic journeys and staggering scenery. You'll pick a seat on the most iconic locomotives, including the Orient Express, the Blue Train, and the Eurostar. You can also inspect the engines of famous British trains, such as Rocket, Mallard, and Javelin, and international trains, such as India's Palace on Wheels and America's Thatcher Perkins. You'll meet the true pioneers of train and track, including "Father of the Railways" George Stephenson, engineering legend Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Métro maestro Fulgence Bienvenüe. For train-spotters and transport enthusiasts everywhere, this is your trip of a lifetime.

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0744085179
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.74/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Train written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-03-21 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit a train station and create a colorful fold-out scene with all your favorite trains. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker.

Author : Philip Steele
Publisher : Kingfisher
ISBN 13 : 9780753430224
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Trains written by Philip Steele and published by Kingfisher. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Story of train history, from the invention of steam locomotives to the advanced technologies of high-speed rail. Includes engineering feats, landmark inventions, social history, and global travel.

Author : Kate Petty
Publisher : Copper Beach Books
ISBN 13 : 9780761305989
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.8X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Some Trains Run on Water written by Kate Petty and published by Copper Beach Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about different types of trains, including steam locomotives, electric trains, trams, and modern high-speed trains.

Author : Vera J. Hurst
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
ISBN 13 : 0766097110
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 21st-Century Trains written by Vera J. Hurst and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2018-07-15 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From horse-drawn carts on wheels to flying trains, there is no doubt that trains have become a major force for societal change. Humans have moved goods and themselves from place to place from our earliest times. Creating solutions to these problems have long engaged creative people. This resource explores the remarkable engineering feats that have moved this form of transportation forward into the twenty-first century. Contrasting the past with the present, budding engineers will see how they, too, may use engineering principles to discover, create and engineer the new trains of the future by building upon the past.

Author : Brian Solomon
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 0760368112
Total Pages : 195 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Rails Around the World written by Brian Solomon and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2020-10-06 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian and photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains and locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam and electric-diesel machines designed and built by the likes of Baldwin and General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight and commuter trains in Europe and Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, and most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, and Asia. Topics covered include: The Consolidation Type – The most prolific steam locomotive design in America and one of the most common types around the world. Electric pioneers – The earliest commercial applications for Edison, Tesla, and Siemens. Featuring hardware from Germany and Scandinavia. Gas-Electrics and Wind-splitters – Pioneering aerodynamic trains that looked like machines dreamed up by Rube Goldberg. Budd stainless-steel streamliners – Burlington’s famous Zephyr and the trains it inspired swept public imagination. Britain’s Sir Nigel Gresley and his remarkable locomotives – Includes World Famous Flying Scotsman and steam speed record holder Mallard . Electro-Motive’s F-unit – The iconic American diesel that killed steam. Germany’s Flying Hamburger – The pioneer high-speed diesel streamliners from 1932. Stanier’s Black Five and 8F 2-8-0 – Trendsetting British designs that found widespread application as far afield as Turkey and Egypt. Spanish TALGO trains – Innovative lightweight passenger trains sold around the world. Japanese Shinkansen trains – These record-breaking electric trains are the epitome of high-speed rail. French TGVs – Some of the world’s fastest services with trains operating in more than a dozen nations. Soviet M62 diesel – Soviet-era relics continue to work in the former Eastern Bloc. Swedish Rc Electrics – Over the last 50 years, these icons have worked in countries across Europe, as well as Iran. Siemens Vectron – During the last decade this versatile electric design has rapidly displaced older electric locomotives across Europe. In addition to learning about the technology, railfans learn about significant designers, builders, and operators. When it comes to illustrated histories of railroading spanning time and nations, fans of heavy iron will be hard-pressed to find a more compelling collection.

Author : Tim Frew
Publisher : BDD Promotional Books Company
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.62/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Locomotives written by Tim Frew and published by BDD Promotional Books Company. This book was released on 1990 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Junfeng Wang
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0128133058
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.57/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safety Theory and Control Technology of High-Speed Train Operation written by Junfeng Wang and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safety Theory and Technology of High-Speed Train Operation puts forward solutions for train dispatching and signal control. Frequent railway incidents have threatened the safety of rail transport. In 2013, more than 12 trains collided. In the same year, a Spanish train derailed due to speed, and two of China’s high-speed trains collided. In 2016, Germany and Italy both experienced serious train collisions. Global railway security is essential. Many accidents are caused by train dispatching errors and signal system failure. Chinese high-speed railway has developed very quickly and at a very large scale. However, many issues reagrding safety has not been addressed. This book considers the issue from the perspective of a system. A train operation control system structure is put forward in order to ensure safety. Five key technologies (namely system-level fail-safe, parallel monitoring, completeness of train control data, data sharing and fusion and prevention of common errors in monitoring), are proposed. In order to prevent collision, over-speed, derailment, and rear-end collision accidents, the concept and corresponding parallel monitoring technology of five core control items (train route, speed, tracking interval, temporary speed limit, train running state) is proposed. Puts forward solutions for train dispatching and signal control Views high-speed train safety and technology from a systems-theory perspective Describes five key technologies to ensure safety Proposes five parallel monitoring technologies to prevent collision, over-speed, derailment and rear-end collision incidents Considers the very quick and large-scale development of Chinese high-speed rail