Trains, Tracks And Travel
Trains, Tracks And Travel
The book cover, titled "Trains, Tracks and Travel," features a vintage train illustration in gold.
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Trains, Tracks And TravelEntry/Object ID
chs-013587Description
"Trains, Tracks, and Travel," by T.W. Van Metre, is a book that delves into the history and mechanics of trains and railroads. It explores various aspects of the subject, from the construction of tracks and locomotives to the operation of trains and the design of stations. The book is a comprehensive resource for those interested in the history of train travel and the inner workings of the railway system. TABLE OF CONTENTS I. OUR STEAM RAILROADS 1 II. THE RAILROAD TRACK 23 III. THE STEAM LOCOMOTIVE 63 IV. ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES; GASOLINE AND OIL MOTORS 101 V. FREIGHT CARS 125 VI. PASSENGER TRAIN CARS 153 VII. TOMORROW'S TRAINS BECOME TODAY'S 185 VIII. PASSENGER STATIONS AND TERMINALS 200 IX. FREIGHT TERMINALS 225 X. THE OPERATION OF TRAINS 261Collection
Gretchen Behl Collection.Category
Railroads