Top : Rail : Steam or Heritage : Page 2 Links: - The Railroad What It Is, What It Does on CD-ROM- A "must" have for the novice or expert describing the railroad industry from A to Z. This interactive adaptation of our easy-to-read book gives the history from the coal-fed "iron horses" that helped build a nation to the computer-assisted transportation systems in use today. This CD-ROM is based off the fourth edition of the book–an indispensable source for anyone wanting to learn about railroads. Interactive illustrations, diagrams, and video clips help to bring to life the evolution of the railroad industry; changes in signal and communication technology, maintenance, and design engineering. The ever-changing face of rail passenger service is described, as is intermodal traffic. Packaged in jewel case.
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- The Steam Locomotive- Newly Reprinted! The basic fundamental facts about steam locomotive theory and operation are presented in a straight-forward manner. The book contains certain fundamental facts regarding locomotive theory and operation. It attempts to teach an understanding of the formulas used in steam locomotive operation.
If you are restoring a steam locomotive or interested in the steam era, this is a outstanding book to have in your library. (Added: 2002-08-16 Rating: 10.00) Rate It
- Yet There Isn't A Train I Wouldn't Take- A collection of stories about favorite train journeys by an inveterate railway enthusiast and train traveler. The author was guided by his passion for
railroads, as he traveled with notebook and camera to record his adventures on the world’s most fabulous trains–not only the glamorous and luxurious passenger lines but also hard-working freighters. Middleton’s North American treks included a long journey north through Manitoba to polar bear country on the Hudson Bay, a trip to Minnesota’s Mesabi Range to haul a boatload of iron ore to Lake Superior behind a giant Yellowstone articulated steam locomotive, and a ride across Costa Rica from the Atlantic to the Pacific by narrow-gauge railway. Train
aficionados and armchair travelers will find this an enchanting and nostalgic insider’s view of railway travel. (Added: 2000-08-07 Rating: 0.00) Rate It
- 1997 Car & Locomotive Cyclopedia- This edition contains more than 1100 pages of state-of-the-art technical resource information, with extensive descriptions, as well as, high quality technical drawings of freight cars, passenger cars and locomotives in use today and those still in the planning stages. The most versatile, powerful and professional railroad research tool available. Simmons-Boardman has produced several editions of the cyclopedia since 1879. Hardcover. pop (Added: 2000-11-21 Rating: 7.00) Rate It
- The Railroad: What It Is, What It Does — 5th Edition- The fifth edition of The Railroad: What It Is, What it Does is even more valuable than before. Inside you’ll find a comprehensive look at how today’s railroads function—from equipment to procedures and marketing to maintenance.
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