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Trains / Stephanie Turnbull ; designed by Neil Francis, Catherine-Anne MacKinnon and Jayne Wilson ; illustrated by John Woodcock ; consultants, David Williams and John J. Morena ; series editor, Gillian Doherty.

Turnbull, Stephanie. (Author). Woodcock, John. (Added Author).

Summary:

Did you know that the fastest vehicle ever to run on rails (at over 6,000 miles per hour) was rocket powered and driverless? Take a look at the world's most impressive locomotives and learn fun facts, about the fastest, oldest and most luxurious trains ever built. Take a journey through the history of trains, from the early giants of steam to the latest bullet-shaped speed machines. Visit the Quicklinks Web site and look at videos of old American steam trains, see modern Japanese electric trains and take a virtual tour of the Rocky Mountaineer!

Record details

ISBN: 1580864104
ISBN: 9781580864107
Physical Description: 47 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Publisher: [Tulsa, OK : EDC Pub.], 2002.

Content descriptions

General Note:

Originally published: London : Usborne, 2002.

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Train basics -- First trains -- Steaming ahead -- American railroads -- Making tracks -- All aboard -- In the city -- Going underground -- Mountain trains -- Faster and faster -- Diesel power -- Cargo carriers -- Steam giants -- High-speed electrics -- End of steam? -- Under the sea -- Modern machines -- Floating trains -- Great train journeys -- Amazing models -- Did you know? -- Using the Internet -- Index.