Burlington Zephyrs (Traintech)

Author: Gerry Souter
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580071918
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 114

Book Description
"Detailed Zephyr diagrams; construction processes from start to finish; spot-welded stainless-steel skin; in-depth look at the Winton Diesel engine; record-breakig history; America's first diesel passenger train"--Cover.

Railfan & Railroad

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 852

Book Description

Burlington Route

Author: Geoffrey H. Doughty
Publisher: TLC Publishing (VA)
ISBN: 9781883089665
Category : Burlington Zephyr (Express train)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This is the complete story of Burlington's starring role in the early streamlined train movement starting with the Pioneer Zephyr in 1934 and ending with the General Pershing Zephyr in 1939. Doughty traces the Burlington's streamliners down to entry of the IS into WWII to late 1941. Included are detailed mechanical data, roster material, passenger statistics and comparisons with UP and other trains of the period. Many excellent photos, car diagrams and tables add to the data presented in theis highly readable and well-developed text.

The Founding of the United States

Author: Gerry Souter
Publisher: Carlton Books
ISBN: 9781847328069
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A unique narrative collection spanning the history of the United States from the French-Indian Wars of the 1760s to the Jacksonian era. Includes reproductions of rare documents and memorabilia.

Railway Transportation Systems

Author: Christos N. Pyrgidis
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1498788157
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 580

Book Description
Incorporates More Than 25 Years of Research and ExperienceRailway Transportation Systems: Design, Construction and Operation presents a comprehensive overview of railway passenger and freight transport systems, from design through to construction and operation. It covers the range of railway passenger systems, from conventional and high speed inter

North American XB-70A Valkyrie

Author: Dennis R. Jenkins
Publisher: Specialty Press (MN)
ISBN: 9781580070560
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 112

Book Description
This top-flight series provides a review of the world's most exciting combat aircraft.

The Great Road

Author: James D. Dilts
Publisher: Stanford University Press
ISBN: 9780804726290
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 594

Book Description
This masterful, richly illustrated account of the planning and building of the most important and influential early American railroad contributes not only to the railway history but to the history of the development of the United States in the 19th century. 80 illustrations.

Waterbury Trolleys

Author: Connecticut Motor Coach Museum
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
ISBN: 1439632448
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 134

Book Description
Waterbury Trolleys traces the growth and expansion of the streetcar system throughout the Naugatuck Valley. This system became part of the Connecticut Companys extensive streetcar network, spanning 1,138 miles statewide at its peak in 1918. As automobiles became a primary mode of transportation, the streetcar lines in Waterbury transitioned to bus routes. By 1937, streetcars were officially replaced by buses. This wonderful collection of vintage photographs documents the network of streetcars that once thrived in Waterbury.

Lancashire Railways

Author: Mark Jones
Publisher: Age of Steam
ISBN: 9781846742989
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Lancashire has always counted itself among the pioneers of Britain's railway network. As early as 1826 George Stephenson was apppointed to build the Liverpool and Manchester Railway. From the beginning, though, the county's railways were constructed not for the purpose of passenger traffic but to move freight, principally coal, direct from the mines to its customers. As the demand for coal expanded to power the ever-increasing new industrial machines so the need for good railway connections grew to match it. By the mid 1850s some 250,000 navvies were working across the county on railway projects. In this well-researched and highly readable book local author Mark Jones offers a feast of nostalgia as he tells the story of Lancashire's railways in their heyday.

Consolidated B-24 Liberator

Author: Frederick A. Johnsen
Publisher: Specialty Press (MN)
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
One of a series of books designed for the layman which looks at military aircraft that have recently arrived in the marketplace. Special emphasis is placed on the design and performance aspects of the aircraft and detailed technical specifications are included.