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Making Tracks

A Whistle-stop Tour of Railway History

By (author) Peter Saxton
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books Ltd, London, United Kingdom
Published: 1st Oct 2015
Dimensions: w 204mm h 136mm d 22mm
Weight: 332g
ISBN-10: 1782433295
ISBN-13: 9781782433293
Barcode No: 9781782433293
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Synopsis
Cherished, admired and frequently used as an excuse for lateness, the railways occupy a special place in our hearts. Trains are not just a practical mode of transport, but also a way of tracing our social history over the past 150 years, from technological progress and design to cultural change and the impact they have had on our landscape. Full of facts, trivia and anecdotes, this engaging compendium looks at the heyday of the railways around the world, chronicling the shift from steam trains to diesel and electric and the challenge of running during two World Wars. This book also includes railway trivia from around the world, from the locomotive to the Japanese bullet train. A broad range of aspects is covered, from the types of trains and services, key people and station architecture, to station pets, accidents and crime, and the depiction of the railways in literature and art. Chock-full of information, and illustrated with line drawings throughout, this miscellany is perfect for railway enthusiasts, history buffs or those who would like to learn more about this fascinating form of transport that is so often taken for granted.

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