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A special board book edition of the original, classic story introducing Thomas the Tank Engine!
This is a beautifully-illustrated story about Thomas the little blue Tank Engine, who worked really hard on The Fat Controller's railway. Every day he puffed around Sodor shunting trucks and pulling freight. But what he dreamed about was having his very own branch line …
Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for 75 years. He ranks alongside other beloved characters such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage.
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Locomotion
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Alastair Steele; Illustrated by Ryo Takemasa
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A stunningly illustrated tribute to all things train, Locomotion
celebrates the ingenuity and usability of trains past, present and
future. From early steam engines through to the modern high-speed
trains of today, Locomotion is a spectacular look at the history of
trains throughout the world, and the wonder and escapism they
evoke. Packed full of iconic trains including the famous Flying
Scotsman and the grand Orient Express as well as encompassing
scenic journeys like the majestic Trans-Siberian railway,
Locomotion makes a stunning gift or reference book for train lovers
of all ages. Beautiful artwork by the award-winning artist Ryo
Takemasa, makes this book one that can be enjoyed over and over
again.
Michigan has a rich railroad history, which began in November 1836,
when the Erie and Kalamazoo Railroad initiated service between
Toledo, Ohio, and Adrian, Michigan. That first Erie and Kalamazoo
train consisted of stagecoach-like vehicles linked together and
pulled by horses. Steam locomotiveahauled trains were still eight
months in the future. As these new transportation entities grew and
prospered, they put in place more elaborate station buildings in
the communities they served. By the end of the 19th century, some
of the larger railroad stations being built in Michigan were works
of art in their own right. But whatever size and form they took,
railroad stations were uniquely styled buildings, and there was
generally no mistaking them for anything else. This volume portrays
some of Michiganas finest railroad stations during their heyday in
the second decade of the 20th century.
With a mainline that originated in the industrial port city of
Toledo, Ohio, the Ann Arbor Railroad stretched northwest in a
diagonal line across the length of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan
to reach Frankfort and adjacent Elberta, where its
tracks terminated on the shore of Lake Michigan. From its Elberta
facility, the Ann Arbor blended trains and Great Lakes carferries
to operate a unique transportation system that survived for nearly
a century. This book documents the Ann Arbor Railroad's legacy
through rare photographs and historical research, and carries the
reader on a visual journey through this influential railroad's
storied past.
The Shelf2Life Trains & Railroads Collection provides a unique
opportunity for researchers and railroad enthusiasts to easily
access and explore pre-1923 titles focusing on the history, culture
and experience of railroading. From the revolution of the steam
engine to the thrill of early travel by rail, railroads opened up
new opportunities for commerce, American westward expansion and
travel. These books provide a unique view of the impact of this
type of transportation on our urban and rural societies and
cultures, while allowing the reader to share the experience of
early railroading in a new and unique way. The Trains &
Railroads Collection offers a valuable perspective on this
important and fascinating aspect of modern industrialization.
American railroads were the Internet of the 19th century. The whole
country opened up. Industry exploded. Numerous fortunes were made,
lost, and sometimes made again. Railroads had a profound impact on
technology, business, politics, and culture. This reference guide
includes seven essays which provide historical overview and
detailed examinations of critical aspects of the railroads. Also
included are 15 in-depth biographies of persons who greatly
influenced the history of the rails; 23 primary documents that
illustrate the story with the participants' own words; 10 photos; a
timeline; and an annotated bibliography to aid further research.
This book is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in
this fascinating period of U.S. history. After a historical
overview that opens the book, railroad historian Augustus
Veenendaal explores the technology that made the railroads possible
and the innovations in financing that got them built. A chapter is
devoted to the Civil War, as the rails were used as a tool of war.
An in-depth look at the epic story of transcontinental railroad is
followed by an examination of the quest for monopolies. Finally a
summary chapter focuses on the economic impact of railroads in the
nineteenth century and beyond. Biographical portraits of figures
like Jay Gould, Cornelius Vanderbilt, and James J. Hill detail the
lives of industry movers and shakers. Excerpts from primary
documents ranging from Abraham Lincoln's legal defense of the
railroad industry to Charles Dickens' description of his railroad
trip through America, to a secret agreement between J. P. Morgan
and railroad tycoons to avoid competition provide first-hand
accounts of the events of the day.
Railroads altered the landscape of the United States. Within a few
decades of the invention of the locomotive, railways stretched from
coast to coast, enabling people and goods to travel far greater
distances than ever before, completely altering our concept of time
and space. And while railroads may seem like an "old" technology,
they continue to be an essential means of transporting both goods
and people, and new technologies are making the railroads an
increasingly relevant resource for the 21st century. This volume in
the Greenwood Technographies series provides an accessible overview
of the nearly 200 years of the growth and development of this
historically significant--and popular --technology. The Railroad:
The Life Story of a Technology gives students and railroad
enthusiasts plenty of information on the development of this
popular technology: * Chronicles the early years of the railroad,
from early wooden tramways in Massachusetts, to the famous "Tom
Thumb" * Discusses the important technological "failures," such as
the narrow-gauge craze of the late nineteenth century with track
widths as small as two feet. * Covers all aspects of railroad
technology -- everything from the structure of the track to
communications to what powers the locomotive. * Links the
technology to broader social developments, such as the decline of
the railroad in the mid-20th century to outmoded governmental and
labor restrictions, and the current rise of railroad technology as
a result of new managerial techniques. The volume includes a
timeline of important dates in railroad history, a glossary of
important terms, and a selected bibliography of works appropriate
for further research.
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