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Author
Publisher
Howell-North Books
Pub. Date
1968
Language
English
Description
History of this California railroad, built by James G. Fair after the Gold Rush, which ran from Oakland to San Jose and on to Santa Cruz..
History of the narrow gauge railroad that ran from Alameda to Santa Cruz with a branch that ran past Felton to the redwood lumbering area. The founders were James G. Fair, who made a fortune in the Comstock mines, and Alfred E. "Hog" Davis. Founded in 1876, the S.P, was destroyed by the earthquake of 1906. History...
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
"Filled with unusual and unexpected stories and facts, this illustrated survey of the most important historical and contemporary railway lines around the world will captivate a wide audience, from the curious browser to researching students. The book organizes the railroads chronologically, considering each according to its greatest impact on social, commercial, political, engineering, and military history. Maps plus more than 200 elegant drawings,...
13) Train
Author
Series
Publisher
DK
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A picture-packed guide to the fascinating story of trains and how they have transformed our world. Take a trip through the history of trains to discover how they have revolutionized not only travel but also our world. Discover how the vision of George Stephenson, the “father of the railroad,” materialized into an age of steam around the world. Study the cut-out of a locomotive to understand how the movement of the piston turns the wheels. Learn...
20) The World encyclopedia of locomotives: a complete guide to the world's most fabulous locomotives
Author
Publisher
Hermes House
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
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