The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History
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D.K. Publishing
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- File Type: PDF
- File Size: 103.5 MB
- Book Language: English
- Total Page Count: 322
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The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History
The Train Book: The Definitive Visual History brings together more than two centuries of railway history in one richly illustrated PDF. This digital edition is available for instant download, so you can begin exploring the story of trains right away.
From the first steam experiments to modern high-speed rail, the book traces the machines, people, and journeys that shaped the railways.
Book Overview
The Train Book is a definitive visual history from DK. It covers the development of trains from early steam engines to diesel and electric locomotives, with profiles of iconic trains such as the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express. It also chronicles the social, political, and cultural backdrop against which railways were built around the world.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- The evolution of trains from early steam to diesel engines and electric locomotives.
- Profiles of iconic trains including the Palace on Wheels and the Orient Express.
- The stories of rail pioneers such as George Stephenson, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, and Fulgence Bienvenüe.
- Great railways and journeys, from the Union-Pacific Railroad to the Trans-Siberian Railway.
- Chapters on the Railway Revolution, the Golden Age, Steam’s Zenith, and the era of high-speed travel.
- A clear overview of how tracks, wheels, signals, and steam, diesel, and electric locomotives work.
Why This Book Matters
Railways transformed industry, travel, and city life across the globe. This book shows how locomotives helped create nations, connect continents, and change the pace of modern life, while celebrating the engineering and design behind them.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 103.5 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 322 |
| Publisher | Dorling Kindersley Limited |
| Publication Date (First Edition) | 2014 |
| Publication Date (This Edition) | March 2, 2023 |
| ISBN | 978-1-4093-4796-5 |
| ISBN-10 | 0241601568 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0241601563 |
| Series | DK Definitive Transport Guides |
| Rating | 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Reviews | 130 |
| File Size (Bytes) | 108567296 |
| Dimensions (Print Edition) | 9.53 x 0.98 x 11.3 inches |
| Item Weight (Print Edition) | 3.68 pounds |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download, so no physical item will be shipped. Access is available immediately after purchase. The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktops, mobile devices, and most reading apps.
FAQ
How do I access the book after purchase?
You will receive instant access to the PDF download after completing your order.
Will a physical copy be shipped?
No. This is a digital download only, and there is no physical shipping.
Which devices can I use?
The PDF is compatible with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and common reading apps.
Download The Train Book today and explore the full story of railway history.
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| Review Count | 130 |
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