An Illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives
Subtitle: a guide to the golden age of train engines from 1830 to 2000
By: Colin Garratt
Edition: Lorenz Books edition.
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Published: 2018
Language: eng
Number of pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9780754834397
Copyright date: 2018
Subjects: Locomotives; Encyclopedias; History
Other titles: Guide to the golden age of train engines from 1830 to 2000
Description: Since the birth of the railroads in the early industrial age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as an enduring symbol of the advance of technology and as a powerful means of transport. From the early years of steam power to today's awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, this fabulous book spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text.
Notes: Includes index.

Includes glossary (pages 250-251) and index.
Table of contents: title: The birth of the railway --; title: The golden age 1900-50 --; title: The 1950s to 2000 --; title: Glossary --; title: Index --; title: Acknowledgements --; title: Conversion chart.