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Electric Railway Gazette; v.05 (Hardcover): Anonymous Electric Railway Gazette; v.05 (Hardcover)
Anonymous
R932 Discovery Miles 9 320 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Story Of Thomas The Tank Engine (Board book): thomas & Friends The Story Of Thomas The Tank Engine (Board book)
thomas & Friends
R210 R188 Discovery Miles 1 880 Save R22 (10%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

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.

Kenosha on the Go (Hardcover): Kenosha Streetcar Society Kenosha on the Go (Hardcover)
Kenosha Streetcar Society
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Slavery & the Underground Railroad in New Hampshire (Paperback): Michelle Arnosky Sherburne Slavery & the Underground Railroad in New Hampshire (Paperback)
Michelle Arnosky Sherburne
R561 R521 Discovery Miles 5 210 Save R40 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
McKinney Avenue Trolleys (Hardcover): Jim Cumbie, Judy Smith Hearst, Phillip E. Cobb McKinney Avenue Trolleys (Hardcover)
Jim Cumbie, Judy Smith Hearst, Phillip E. Cobb
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Railroads of Omaha and Council Bluffs (Hardcover): William Kratville Railroads of Omaha and Council Bluffs (Hardcover)
William Kratville
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Locomotion (Hardcover): Alastair Steele Locomotion (Hardcover)
Alastair Steele; Illustrated by Ryo Takemasa
R480 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R45 (9%) Pre-order

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.

Key System - San Francisco and the Eastshore Empire (Hardcover): Walter Rice, Emiliano Echeverria Key System - San Francisco and the Eastshore Empire (Hardcover)
Walter Rice, Emiliano Echeverria
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Railroad Depots of Michigan: 1910-1920 (Paperback): David J. Mrozek Railroad Depots of Michigan: 1910-1920 (Paperback)
David J. Mrozek
R610 R553 Discovery Miles 5 530 Save R57 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Norfolk and Western Railway Stations and Depots (Hardcover): C. Nelson Harris Norfolk and Western Railway Stations and Depots (Hardcover)
C. Nelson Harris
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Ann Arbor Railroad (Paperback): D. C. Jesse Burkhardt The Ann Arbor Railroad (Paperback)
D. C. Jesse Burkhardt
R605 R549 Discovery Miles 5 490 Save R56 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Locomotive Turntables (Hardcover): Fred Drinkwater Yeaton Locomotive Turntables (Hardcover)
Fred Drinkwater Yeaton
R828 Discovery Miles 8 280 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Full Details of the Railway Disaster of the 12th of March, 1857, at the Desjardin Canal, on the Line of the Great Western... Full Details of the Railway Disaster of the 12th of March, 1857, at the Desjardin Canal, on the Line of the Great Western Railway [microform] (Hardcover)
Anonymous
R788 Discovery Miles 7 880 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Monon Railroad in Southern Indiana (Hardcover): David E Longest Monon Railroad in Southern Indiana (Hardcover)
David E Longest
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Railroad Record, and Journal of Commerce, Banking, Manufactures and Statistics; v. 11 1863 (Hardcover): Anonymous Railroad Record, and Journal of Commerce, Banking, Manufactures and Statistics; v. 11 1863 (Hardcover)
Anonymous
R1,182 Discovery Miles 11 820 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County (Hardcover): H Mark Hildebrandt, Martha A Churchill Electric Trolleys of Washtenaw County (Hardcover)
H Mark Hildebrandt, Martha A Churchill
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Berlin-Zossen Electric Railway Tests of 1903 (Hardcover): Franz Welz Berlin-Zossen Electric Railway Tests of 1903 (Hardcover)
Franz Welz
R765 Discovery Miles 7 650 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

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.

Laramie Railroads (Hardcover): Lawrence Ostresh, Jerry Hansen Laramie Railroads (Hardcover)
Lawrence Ostresh, Jerry Hansen
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
American Railroads in the Nineteenth Century (Hardcover, Annotated edition): Augustus J. Veenendaal American Railroads in the Nineteenth Century (Hardcover, Annotated edition)
Augustus J. Veenendaal
R1,901 Discovery Miles 19 010 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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.

Wilmington and Western Railroad (Hardcover): Gisela Vazquez Wilmington and Western Railroad (Hardcover)
Gisela Vazquez
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sumpter Valley Railway (Hardcover): Alfred Mullett, Leonard Merritt Sumpter Valley Railway (Hardcover)
Alfred Mullett, Leonard Merritt
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Yosemite Valley Railroad (Hardcover): Leroy Radanovich Yosemite Valley Railroad (Hardcover)
Leroy Radanovich
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Kentucky and the Illinois Central Railroad (Hardcover): Clifford J. Downey Kentucky and the Illinois Central Railroad (Hardcover)
Clifford J. Downey
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Boston & Maine Locomotives (Hardcover): Bruce D. Heald, Bruce D Heald Ph D Boston & Maine Locomotives (Hardcover)
Bruce D. Heald, Bruce D Heald Ph D
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Railroad - The Life Story of a Technology (Hardcover, New): H. Roger Grant The Railroad - The Life Story of a Technology (Hardcover, New)
H. Roger Grant
R1,726 Discovery Miles 17 260 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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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