Trams without Rails (Paperback, New edition)

If you travelled this morning, thank an engineer. Engineers solve problems to make life easier. One major problem at the start of the 20th century was inner-city travel. Rails were expensive and they obviously limited where a tram could go, but how could engineers do away with rails? Another problem was how to move a tram without horses. Read how the cities of Bradford and Leeds became so unhappy with the trams-without-rails they had bought that they actually set about building their own. This book includes images of trams-without-rails as well as working models, and asks: * Why have they all disappeared? * Why was driving the trams so difficult? * What was the 'Diddler'? It also contains details of how you can make your own electric motor with some cheap, everyday household items. With details of the very first British tram-without-rails and an audio version included, welcome to the fascinating history of this part of engineering. "This is a brilliant introduction to engineering for young people. Tom Farris is a master storyteller." Steven Bruce, Railway Engineering Manager, DB Transport.

General

Imprint:	Hamilton-Vale Publishing
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	August 2018
First published:	2018
Authors:	Tom Farris
Dimensions:	150 x 210 x 5mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	48
Running time:	60 minutes
Edition:	New edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-84285-471-6
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Science > General Books > Children's & Educational > Technology & applied sciences > Transport technologies > General Books > Children's & Educational > Social studies > Sociology & social issues > Work & industry / world of work > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun
LSN:	1-84285-471-2
Barcode:	9781842854716

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