An Illustrated encyclopedia of locomotives : a guide to the golden age of train engines from 1830 to 2000 / Colin Garratt.
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.
Record details
- ISBN: 0754834395
- ISBN: 9780754834397
- Physical Description: 256 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
- Publisher: [Wigston, Leicestershire] : Lorenz Books, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2018
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes glossary (pages 250-251) and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Birth of the railway -- Golden age 1900-50 -- The 1950s to 2000 -- Glossary -- Index -- Acknowledgements -- Conversion chart.
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- Subject:
- Locomotives > Encyclopedias.
Locomotives > History. - Genre:
- Encyclopedias.
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- 1 of 1 copy available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at McDowell County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Library | 625.261 GAR (Text) | 37810435752232 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
