In this special boxed set, two authoritative illustrated volumes offer a world encyclopedia of locomotives and a fascinating tour of the most celebrated railway journeys of the world. The history of locomotive and railway development is described in detail, from the very beginnings of locomotive desi...
HistoryA scholarly study detailing the Milwaukee Road's complete story, particularly its last 35 years, has never been published although is desperately needed. It would not only provide for fascinating reading but also answer many more questions about its untimely end. In all respects, the ...
The role of the "flagman," the term for a rear brakeman in the United States, emerged as a crucial position responsible for managing safety of the train's rear. In this article, we will explore the fascinating history and the job requirements of this job position. History During the ste...
Besides the intrinsic interest of steam locomotive history this book is fascinating because it demonstrates early rail technology evolution. The period from 1825 to 1835 featured rapid technological progress. Though Stephenson's Rocket is best known for its part in the Rainhill Trials and early work...
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Discover the fascinating history of railroads at the Canadian Railway MuseumRoyal Hudson Steam Locomotive at ExpoRail cc licensed photo by Fraccle The Canadian Railway Museum, usually referred to as Exporail, is loaded with exhibits showcasing the history of the railroad both in Canada and ...
Prior to that, I had seen hundreds of diesel-headed trains roll through town, but while a little fascinating, diesels just didn't excite me. And my exposure to steam locomotives at that point consisted only of my small 1930's Lionel 2-4-2 #1664 that my grandfather had given...
A steam locomotive is a captivating and fascinating type of locomotive; it can be described as theatre, with the sounds and sights of hissings steam, movement of wheels and motion gear and the smell of steam oil and burnt coal. Downs Steam is in the process of restoring the only C16-106...
Steam Railway is the ultimate celebration of steam railways, locomotives, rolling stock and much, much more. In addition to all the latest news from the world o…
how the Romans remodeled these letters so that they could be engraved over the doors of their temples and around their triumphal arches, how the German tribes changed them in such a way that they could be cut into wood in the guise of runes, all this makes fascinating reading, but I have...