Trains and railways Books

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United...

Visionary Railroader chronicles the life of a key figure in the history of rail travel in the United States. As president of the Baltimore & Ohio Railroad, Jervis Langdon Jr. had the opportunity to put progressive concepts into practice. In 1964,...

The rise and fall of the Duluth, South Shore & Atlantic Railway from 1887 to its merger with the Soo Line in 1961 is the subject of this thoroughly researched book. The DSS&A was organized in the hope that it would become a transcontinental link between...

Craig Sanders has done an excellent job of research... his treatment is as comprehensive as anyone could reasonably wish for, and solidly based. In addition, he succeeds in making it all clear as well as any human can. He also manages to inject enough...

The Jewett Car Company was born in Akron, Ohio, in the heyday of the electric railway boom in the 1890s. The company gained an excellent reputation for its elegant, well-built wooden cars for street railway companies, interurban lines, and rapid transit...

The passenger train has long held a special place in the imagination of Americans, and Indiana was once a bustling passenger train crossroads. Limiteds, Locals, and Expresses in Indiana, 1838-1971 brings to life the countless locals, accommodation...

This comprehensive history of North American railroad electrification has been out of print for many years. Now, Indiana University Press is proud to announce its return in an new, updated second edition.For most of the first half of the 20th century the...

The Pennsylvania Railroad at BayWilliam Riley McKeen and the Terre Haute & Indianapolis RailroadRichard T. WallisThe first complete study of William Riley McKeen and the Terre Haute & Indianapolis Railroad.The Pennsylvania Railroad at Bay is the story of...

Louisville & Nashville Steam LocomotivesRevised 1968 EditionRichard E. PrinceA revised new edition of an encyclopedic study.For over one hundred years the steam locomotives provided the principal motive power on the Louisville & Nashville RR. During this...

A history of the Pennsylvania Railroad and its predecessor companies in Indiana. Few corporate institutions had such widespread impact upon Indiana's people or their way of life-the "Pennsy" once operated one-fourth of the state's rail mileage...

At one point in time, no place in Iowa was more than a few miles from an active line of rail track. In this splendid companion volume to Steel Trails of Hawkeyeland (IUP, 2005), H. Roger Grant and Don L. Hofsommer explore the pivotal role that railroads...

From 1901 to 1938 the Lake Shore Electric claimed to be-and was considered by many-"The Greatest Electric Railway in the United States." It followed the shore of Lake Erie, connecting Cleveland and Toledo with a high-speed, limited-stop service and...

Earl J. Currie examines the standards, methods, and practices for railway operations that James J. Hill developed and applied so successfully for the Great Northern and other railways companies that he controlled. Currie compares the performance and...

Entering an already crowded and established industry, the Niles Car & Manufacturing Company in Ohio began business with surprising success, producing well over 1,000 electric and steam railway cars-cars so durable they rarely needed to be replaced. That...

Das Buch ""Das Rechtsverh�����ltnis zwischen Staat und Commune in der Wiener Tramway-Frage"" wurde im Jahr 1885 von Carl Konegen ver������ffentlicht. Es besch�����ftigt sich mit der Frage, wie das Verh�����ltnis zwischen dem Staat und den Gemeinden im...

This book provides a comprehensive history of the Great Northern Railway, from its founding in 1845 to 1902. Grinling traces the growth and expansion of this important transportation company, highlighting its key players and milestones along the way.This...

This report examines the performance and impact of the government railways in Tasmania, Australia, during the early 20th century. It covers topics such as infrastructure, safety, freight, and passenger services, providing valuable insights into the...

Dieses Buch beschreibt die Geschichte und Entwicklung der Königlich Württembergischen Staatseisenbahnen von ihrer Gründung bis zur Gegenwart. Es enthält eine Fülle von Informationen über Technologie, Infrastruktur und Wirtschaft. Ein unverzichtbares Werk...

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the street railway system in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during the early 20th century. The author discusses the economic challenges facing the streetcar companies, the impact of labor strikes on service, and...

This report details the progress of the construction of the Cincinnati Southern Railway. It includes an analysis of the costs associated with the construction and the potential economic benefits of the completed railway. The volume is an important...

Dans ce livre classique sur le transport, Sérafon explore les principes fondamentaux des différents modes de transport terrestre, et offre des conseils pratiques pour les ingénieurs et les planificateurs de transports de tous niveaux. En se basant sur...

Dieses Buch bietet eine umfassende Beschreibung der Drahtseilbahnen der Schweiz, die zu Beginn des 20. Jahrhunderts als bedeutende technische Errungenschaften galten. Der Autor beschreibt die verschiedenen Bahnen und ihre Technologie und bietet...

An authoritative guide to the intricate workings of locomotive valve gearings, offering detailed instructions and illustrations for their construction and maintenance. Written for engineers, mechanics, and other professionals in the railroad industry,...

The Railway Clearing House was one of the most important organizations in the history of the British railway system, responsible for coordinating and managing the flow of goods and passengers throughout the country. This book provides a detailed overview...

Diseñado especialmente para niños de 7 años, este libro para colorear ofrece una experiencia emocionante y educativa. Con imágenes vibrantes y detalladas de autos, barcos y motos para colorear, tu hijo se sumergirá en el fascinante mundo de la velocidad...

Restrictive Railway Legislation is a book written by Henry Stevens Haines in 1905. The book focuses on the history of railway legislation in the United States and the impact it has had on the railroad industry. Haines argues that the government's...

""An Inquiry into the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Litigations of 1869"" is a historical account written by George Ticknor Curtis in 1871. The book explores the legal battles that took place between the Albany and Susquehanna Railroad Company and the...