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The Iron Horse: The History and Development of the Steam Locomotive
John Walter
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Description for The Iron Horse: The History and Development of the Steam Locomotive
Hardback. Num Pages: 144 pages, 120 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 261 x 233 x 19. Weight in Grams: 842.
With the nineteenth-century enthusiasm for railways came a demand for everfaster locomotives that could haul greater loads than their predecessors. As different companies competed in what is now known as the `steam era', the face of locomotives was changed forever. The Iron Horse is an accessible and illustrated study of the development of the steam railway locomotive, from Trevithick, Hedley, Blenkinsop, Seguin, Stevenson and other pioneers to the ground-breaking analytical work of Chapelon and his disciples. Here John Walter outlines the fascinating history of steam railway locomotives followed by a comprehensive and easy-to-understand directory based on the ... Read more
With the nineteenth-century enthusiasm for railways came a demand for everfaster locomotives that could haul greater loads than their predecessors. As different companies competed in what is now known as the `steam era', the face of locomotives was changed forever. The Iron Horse is an accessible and illustrated study of the development of the steam railway locomotive, from Trevithick, Hedley, Blenkinsop, Seguin, Stevenson and other pioneers to the ground-breaking analytical work of Chapelon and his disciples. Here John Walter outlines the fascinating history of steam railway locomotives followed by a comprehensive and easy-to-understand directory based on the ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Number of Pages
144
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780750967167
SKU
V9780750967167
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99-50
About John Walter
John Walter has published more than 50 books under a variety of names, including The Luger Story and Rifles of the World. His books have appeared in 11 languages and range from military history to steamships, railways and naval history.
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