Book
The historical atlas of world railroads / John Westwood. --
Record details
- ISBN: 9781554075232
- ISBN: 1554075238
- Physical Description: 399 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps.
- Publisher: Richmond Hill, Ont. : Firefly Books, 2009.
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Includes index. |
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 45.00 |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Railroads > History. Railroads > Maps. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stroud Branch | 625.109 Wes | 31681002055580 | NONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
Looks at the history of railroads around the world, from 1700 to the present day. - Book News
Westwood, who has written many books on the history of railway transport, presents a glorious, oversized (10x12.5") picture book covering rails across the world. Included are hundreds of fine color photographs (as we've come to expect from Firefly); good, if basic, historical information on the rise, fall and revival of the railroad; and many maps covering both passenger and freight lines. It is not particularly useful as a collection of routes as the maps are of such small scale as to be useful for illustration purposes only. This book will serve as a quality embellishment to any rail fancier's coffee table. Annotation ©2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) - Firefly Books Ltd
A fascinating history of railroad development on every continent. - Firefly Books Ltd
A fascinating history of railroad development on every continent.
At one point railroads were the most important form of transport in the world, responsible for opening up vast areas to settlement and industry. With the threat of global warming and a potential energy crisis looming, rail transportation is experiencing a welcome resurgence.
The Historical Atlas of World Railroads charts the rise, fall and revival of railroads over the past 200 years, from the earliest experiments with wooden rails and horse-drawn wagons, through the rail-building boom of the steam age, to the onset of the modern high-speed lines, diesel-electric locomotives and electric tilting trains of today.
This comprehensive analysis and history covers:
- The development of passenger and freight coaches and locomotives
- How railroads and their infrastructures are built and operated
- The development of rail types
- The construction of tunnels and bridges
- The latest advances in signaling technology, safety systems and freight-handling techniques and equipment.
Packed with archival photographs and high-quality color maps, The Historical Atlas of World Railroads brings history to life by revealing all aspects of rail transportation and technology.
