
On Track
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Jam-packed with fascinating facts and bright illustrations, this is the captivating story of how trains have transformed our world.
This book showcases the railway's incredible engineering breakthroughs - from the earliest trains used in underground mines, to the advent of the steam train, right up to the latest driverless trains and mag-lev technology.
With this complete, colourful guide to the past, present and future of the railway:
Marvel at some of the world's most spectacular stations
Discover iconic train journeys like the Orient Express and the Pacific Railroad
Learn about the trains used in social protests and during times of war
Understand the changing role of women and people of colour in the industry
Decode the inner workings of these magnificent machines
Meet rail heroes and innovators including George Stephenson, Mary Elizabeth Walton and Hideo Shima
And, as well as classic locos from history, readers can also delight in record-breaking train stats and learn about sky trains, suspension railways and monorails.
But the book also explores the enormous impact that railways have had on our lives, including the development of industry and commerce, the growth of our cities - even the setting of time zones.
This is a colourful, celebratory tribute to trains. These powerful machines opened the world to people like never before, and they continue to capture hearts and imaginations today. Look no further for the perfect gift for young train enthusiasts.
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"This celebration of trains is the story of how they have changed our world, led the development of industry and commerce, and even affected time zones. Includes iconic train journeys like the Orient Express, and rail heroes such as George Stephenson." * The Bookseller * "Pleasantly busy pages . . . This detailed survey serves as a solid and handsome addition for school and public library STEM collections." -- Kathleen McBroom * Booklist, Starred Review * "Railroad and train enthusiasts are guaranteed to enjoy this book!" * Children's Literature *More details
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- Cover
- CONTENTS
- All Aboard!
- CHAPTER 1: The Origins of the Railroads
- The Earliest Railroads
- The First Passenger Railroad
- The Liverpool and Manchester
- RAIL HERO: George Stephenson
- CHAPTER 2: Rail Around the World
- Early Steam-U.S. Style
- European Steam
- Crossing the Uncrossable
- CLASSIC LOCO: Stephenson's Rocket
- CHAPTER 3: Golden Age of Steam
- Amazing Engineering
- Statement Stations
- CHAPTER 4: All Change
- Time for Change
- A Connected World
- RAIL HERO: George Westinghouse
- CHAPTER 5: Running a Railroad
- Tracks and Wheels
- The Comfort Zone
- Staying Safe
- CLASSIC LOCO: Mallard
- CHAPTER 6: Loco Power
- How a Steam Loco Works
- How a Diesel Loco Works
- How an Electric Loco Works
- RAIL HERO: Granville T. Woods
- CHAPTER 7: Iconic Routes
- The Trans-Siberian Railroad
- The Orient Express
- The Pacific Railroad
- The Indian Pacific
- CHAPTER 8: The Wheels of Progress
- A Woman's World?
- Trains for Change
- CLASSIC LOCO: DHR B-Class
- CHAPTER 9: Going Underground
- The First Underground Line
- Underground Around the World
- RAIL HERO: Mary Elizabeth Walton
- CHAPTER 10: Trains at War
- The Early Years
- World War Two
- CLASSIC LOCO: Jupiter
- CHAPTER 11: Oddballs
- Suspension Railroads and Sky Trains
- The Weird and Wonderful
- Record Breakers
- RAIL HERO: Hideo Shima
- Chapter 12: The Future
- The Train's Second Age
- Future Power
- Driverless Trains
- Preservation and Enthusiasts
- Timeline
- Index
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
- F
- G
- H
- I
- J
- L
- M
- N
- O
- P
- R
- S
- T
- U
- V
- W
- Y
- Glossary
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