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Quest for speed : a history of trains from rocket to bullet and beyond
Hayes, Derek, 1947-2024
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Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.
Main title:
Quest for speed : a history of trains from rocket to bullet and beyond / by Derek Hayes.
Author:
Edition:
First edition.
Imprint:
Bishopbriggs, Glasgow : Collins, 2024.©2024.
Collation:
256 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour), maps (some colour) ; 29 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780008704131 (hardback)
Dewey class:
388.42
Language:
English
BRN:
518580
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 388.42 QUE | Onloan - Due: 02 Apr 2025 |