Packed with hundreds of photos and drawings, this book puts the entire history of the rail at your fingertips. From the beginning of the Railway Age in 1825, until the use of high speed, body-tilting bullet trains, the romance and practicality of rail travel and commerce comes to life. BEAUTIFUL COPY!!! wrapped in complimentary Brodart dust jacket protector.

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Title

World's Railroads: The History and Development of Rail Transport

Publisher

Chartwell Books September 2003

Publication Date

2003

Language

English

ISBN 10

0785811206

ISBN 13

9780785811206

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Used - Very Good

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Transportation - Trains

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Packed with hundreds of photographs and drawings, this book puts the entire history of rail travel and commerce at your fingertips. From the beginning of the Railway Age in 1825, until the use of high-speed, body-tilting bullet trains, the romance and practicality of rail travel comes to life.

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