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Rails Around The World By Brian Solomon - Reference Books (Paperback)

In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian and photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains and locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains and locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, and Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe and North America, locomotives and trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam and electric-diesel machines designed and built by the likes of Baldwin and General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight and commuter trains in Europe and Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, and most technologically
advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, and Asia. Product Information: •� ISBN:� 9780760389331 •� Author: Brian Solomon ...

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In this visually glorious chronological history, prolific railroad historian & photographer Brian Solomon curates a selection of the world’s most significant trains & locomotives over the last two centuries. Hop aboard to see trains & locomotives at work in scenic locations throughout North America, Europe, & Asia. Two centuries after iron behemoths first began appearing in Europe & North America, locomotives & trains continue to fascinate folks of all ages. From North American steam & electric-diesel machines designed & built by the likes of Baldwin & General Electric to state-of-the-art electric freight & commuter trains in Europe & Asia, Solomon provides a thorough look at the development of the most famous, most influential, & most technologically advanced trendsetters across more than two centuries, with photography depicting heavy hardware at work in North America, Europe, & Asia. Product Information: •� ISBN:� 9780760389331 •� Author: Brian Solomon ...

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Electric - A general term for the flow of electric charge

Diesel - A fuel used in internal combustion engines

Diesel - An Italian clothing brand. Founded in 1978

iron - An electrical deviced used for removing creases from fabrics

iron - A chemical element (FE). The most common element on earth

Steam - Steam - water in gas form, water vapour. Commonly seen coming from a kettle

History - Anything that happens in the past. An acedemic subject.

World - A physical grouping, commonly used to describe earth and everything associated with ti

heavy - A concept of weight indicating an item may require some effort to lift or move

Reference - To prove evidence with a back up source.

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