Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Interurban vs Cleveland & Eastern Railway
'Kaleidoscope' edition, Vol. 6 is an in-depth and historic look through northeast Ohio's Cleveland & Chagrin Falls (C. & C. F.) and Cleveland & Eastern (C. & E.) railway interurban systems. The book contains an array of significant information not covered in previous editions. Comparisons between the two lines will be examined along with a merit of data. The author has previously published two books on the C. & E., therefore, the building history, operations and abandonment of the C. & C. F. route will be primarily focused upon. However, several important areas and Stops along the C. & E. line will be investigated. A comprehensive look at the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls line from Cleveland to Garrettsville will be presented. The author will take the reader on a Stop by Stop tour, creating an informative and panoramic view as to what was and remains today. This includes recent photos of remote locations along the right-of-way never before seen. An historic and comprehensive analysis of unique Stops will be examined. These include the Cleveland & Chagrin Falls Carbarns, Smith's Crossing, South Newbury Station, Punderson Lake, Hiram House Camp, Mooreland Hills Valley, Steele's Crossing, the Cleveland & Eastern lost church bell, along with construction materials from northeast Ohio's stone quarries which was used by the electric and steam railways to build and operate their lines. Each chapter contains an abundance of histories not previously published, offering the reader their own perspective as to why something may have occurred. For example, the Wales Hotel at Punderson Lake Stop 44 was removed two decades before the line was abandoned. The author provides a perspective from both sides, including a thorough history of Punderson Lake's development. Its later owners Mr. Cleveland and Long created the Lakefield Zoo which contained exotic animals such as Elk and Bison. Maps and blueprints denote the locations mentioned, providing an accurate placement and time frame. A large compilation of exclusive photographs are placed throughout each chapter in addition to a photo chapter. The story of Everett & Moore's interurban lines will place the reader back to the early 20th century, when life in northeast Ohio was simpler.
Street Cars 101 Magazine- May 2023 Issue 25
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Choppers & Road Trips
In 1973, Dave got his first motorbike and started misadventures on two wheels. He became a professional carpenter and an award-winning custom chopper builder with his bikes features in magazines. Throughout his life, he has clocked up many miles on his '74 AMF Chopper on road trip adventures, capturing the moments in time with his camera. Dave continues to ride the same chopper 48 years later and still builds choppers in his spare time when he's not writing down his memories for the next memoir. Richard found Shovelhead Dave telling his stories on social media groups, and after many requests from people following his stories for a book, he decided to take on the challenge of working online with Dave collecting all the parts and producing a series of books covering 48 years of motorcycling experiences and road trips.
Lost Road Courses
The photos in this edition are black and white. Road racing's enduring legacy is revealed and celebrated as author Martin Rudow recounts the sport's glorious past while visiting more than 16 classic tracks that are now defunct across North America.Riverside International Raceway, Bridgehampton Race Circuit, Ontario Motor Speedway, Continental Divide Raceway, and many others were once major race venues that have since closed. The great race teams, legendary drivers, classic racing series that visited the tracks, and cars that turned laps are brought into full focus by Rudow, a road racer and road racing expert. The exploits of Chaparral, McLaren, Bud Moore, Lotus, Penske, and other race teams as well as racing greats Mario Andretti, Parnelli Jones, Jim Hall, A. J. Foyt, Al Unser, Jim Clark, and Dan Gurney are covered. Rudow also digs beneath the surface to reveal the story behind the story. The visionaries and businessmen who saw potential and risked capital to build these palaces of speed come back to life. He recognizes the unsung heroes and regional racers who competed, staffed, and took on various roles at these tracks. Many road courses were built in the 1950s and 1960s, the golden age of American road racing. These classic road courses built and hosted famous races for Trans-Am, Can-Am, IndyCar, Formula 1, and sports car racing, but did not survive the times. They fell victim to changing times, poor business decisions, urban sprawl, safety standards, and increasing real estate prices.In the pages of this book, a nostalgic tour of these famous races at these vintage road circuits unfolds. Many period photos illustrate the racing action and the tracks themselves in their former glory, and modern color photos show the tracks as they currently stand. If you're a fan of classic sports car, Can-Am, Trans-Am, IndyCar, and Formula 1 racing, as well as classic and unique tracks of yesteryear, this book is a must-have item.
Public Participation in Transport in Times of Change
Public Participation in Transport in Times of Change discusses various forms of public participation in connection to sustainable mobility, transport planning, policy, health, infrastructure, and active travel, creating a comprehensive analysis relevant for both practitioners and researchers who operate within the transport field.
Fryewerk 2.0: Concept Vehicle Illustrations by John A. Frye
"Where can your imagination take you?" renowned artist and vehicle designer John A. Frye answers in wondrous illustrations traversing varied terrain and time periods. Awe-inspiring vehicles, aircraft, and spacecraft speed and soar off the pages, inspiring and challenging artists to write their own rulebooks when designing and envisioning transportation design like never before.Break away from the familiar motorized vehicles of the modern world by going well beyond what is expected and maximize visual motifs of sleekness and volume in "Chapter 1: Cars." His spaceships and hovercraft in "Chapter 2: Ships and Flying Craft," pull cues and details from real world airplanes and cars, and then playfully merge them with motifs of fanciful sci-fi mobility. With "Chapter 3: Autonomous Racing," explore what happens when the driver is taken out of the equation in racecars--new forms emerge when the safety, space, and the visibility of a human occupant is no longer a factor. For fans of the largest vehicles on the road, "Chapter 4: Trucks and Big Rigs," take the most everyday utilitarian vehicles and give them added edge, design, and style. Finally, with "Chapter 5: Other Extraordinary Vehicles," the artist really flexes his creative muscles with unexpected and futuristic takes and sizes of robots, watercraft, and more.Frye's enthusiasm and artistry comes through on every page, manifested in his sophisticated and often vibrant illustrations and especially his thoughtful reflections on different creative approaches developed over years of experience as a professional and as a teacher. "Unique ideas and thinking come from removing the burden of deeply logical thinking--shrugging off the shackles of critical realism," he writes. "Let your creativity loose on a regular basis and think like a kid with the horsepower of professional artistic skill."Let fryewerk 2.0, Concept Vehicle Illustrations help you train yourself to more easily tap into that intense creative fuel source--uninhibited childlike curiosity--for more productive, passionate real-world project work and ongoing personal fulfillment.
The Cars of Harley Earl
The photos in this edition are black and white.Explore Harley Earl's impact on the automotive design landscape and the teams he led to create the iconic 1953 Corvette, 1955-1957 Chevy Bel Air, 1927 LaSalle, and more.Veteran automotive historian David W. Temple has researched and unearthed the complete story of Harley Earl's cars, his notable design achievements, and many accolades.Working as a coachbuilder at his father's Earl Automotive Works in Hollywood, California, the young Earl learned his trade. After styling the 1927 LaSalle for GM president Alfred P. Sloan, this book describes how Earl rose to prominence and ran the newly created department of Art and Colour. Automobile design stagnated during the Depression and World War II, but the number of his contributions to the automotive world in the 1950s is staggering.When the jet age hit, Earl fully embraced aviation design and infused it into GM cars. The Buick Y-Job and GM Le Sabre featured many firsts in automotive design and hardware. The Y-Job's fender extensions trailing over the doors, disappearing headlamps, flush door handles, and a metal cover over the convertible top were a few innovations. When General Motors needed to show off its cars and technology, Harley Earl-designed cars were the stars of the Motorama show that toured the country from 1949 to 1961. As a titan of American auto design, the cars he helped create are still celebrated today. And as an enduring legacy, he inspired a generation of engineers, designers, and stylists.Harley Earl's drive toward bold and innovative design spurred American car design during the mid-20th century. His distinctive designs defined the 1950s finned cars and set American automotive design on the path it has followed into the modern era. With this in-depth examination, you learn the inside story of these remarkable cars and the man behind them. It's an essential addition to any automotive library.
The Transport Problem
Originally published in 1982, this book gives a concise commentary on the development and performance of car ownership prediction procedures and a wide-ranging survey of the modelling techniques associated with forecasting. The book provides a basic appreciation of the key points, whether they are mathematical or otherwise. Throughout the book there is a theme which relates the academic debate surrounding the issue to technical rather than philosophical concepts.
The Rural Transport Problem
Originally published in 1963, this book was the first to survey the rural transport problem as a whole, and it includes the results of extensive research in an important but until then neglected field. The issues of increased car ownership and the reduction of train and bus services and the social impact of this is discussed, as well the question of subsidies in the UK as a whole. Three area specific studies deal with the Lake District, Northumberland and Devon.
Ford Mustang
Ford and Mercury sold well over 2.5 million of their fantastic 'Fox-body' Mustang and Capri sports coupes, hatches and convertibles over a 15-year lifespan, but with the youngest among them currently approaching their 30th birthday, the years will have taken their toll. With Foxes now taking their place among their predecessors in the classic Mustang pantheon, and prices on the rise, this is the time to buy.They've passed through their 'cheap clunker' phase, and this book looks at the Fox Mustang/Capri for the 21st century. Whether you're searching for a daily driver or a cosseted investment; a 'survivor' or a highly-modified custom; a cruiser or a drag-strip warrior, this book looks at the common issues and rust spots, the most desirable years, specifications and options, and how to find, buy, maintain and enjoy the right Fox for you. Author Dave Smith is a motoring journalist and Fox owner, builder and enthusiast, and with help from other enthusiasts and experts, has put together a pocket guide that will be indispensable for the prospective Fox buyer!
Jaguar Cars
Jaguar - A Pictorial History includes information covering Jaguar's early history from 1922 and lists all model ranges and models thereafter, right up to the 2000s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this will be a great resource for all Jaguar and automotive enthusiasts. This book contains hundreds of photographs, obtained by the author during his years involved in the Jaguar Drivers Club and Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well as those provided by the Jaguar Heritage archives. This Pictorial History includes: Detailed model-by-model comparisons, including changes in model production; Extensively illustrated with colour and black & white photographs; Body and interior styling identification and differences, along with colour schemes; Detailed technical information and specifications; Standard and optional equipment details; Dashboard instrument layout drawings and photographs; Production figures as a total or individual model where available.
German Railways
Originally published in 1979, this volume is an invaluable study of a railway system and its adjustment to changing political-geographical conditions, as well as changes in economic and social geography. Each change in the territorial extent or in the internal territorial-administrative organisation of Germany has had its repercussions upon the spatial pattern of the country's economy and consequently upon the demand for transport. Furthermore, the central position of Germany within the continent has given an added importance to the role of its railways in the overall pattern of the European railway system. For the transport geographer the comparisons and contrasts with the British railway system are particularly insightful.
Trains and Railways of Australia
Respected railway photographer Jim Powe has released his exclusive and unique collection of Australian railways from the 1940s to today. Over 400 pages and many colour photographs show the glory and drama of Australian rail travel. Many photographs have never been seen before. Organised into states, each section includes an introduction and the photographs are captioned in detail.
The Illustrated History of Triumph Sports and Racing Cars
The photos in this edition are black and white.Take a comprehensive look at the history, design evolution and performance of Triumph sports cars from the 1930s to the final cars built in 1981, including the TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s.Triumph historian G. William Krause reviews every model in the sports car lineup. Throughout Triumph's history, a number of pivotal moments could have significantly changed the company's fortune. This book also reveals photos of the "what if" cars that never made it into production.The Triumph Motor Company is known around the world for its iconic sports cars. The hugely popular TR series, Spitfires, and GT6s represent the quintessential British sports car: rugged good looks were combined with performance and economy at a price everyone could afford. These sports cars are always in demand and prized by British car collectors, racers, and open-air motoring enthusiasts. Triumph understood the connection between competition success and sales success and was able to parlay rally and road racing wins into the best-selling sports cars in the world, particularly in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s. The Works competition cars notched victories at Le Mans, Sebring, the Monte Carlo rally, and many others and inspired privateers to take their cars to the track. Every model came from a bloodline of racing.Although they have not been built for more than three decades, their mark on sports car history is undeniable. Whether you're a fan of the spartan brutes of the 1950s or the refined comfort and performance of the last TRs, the backstory of your favorites is here.
Introduction to Transportation Planning
When originally published in 1975, (here re-issuing the 3rd edition of 1985), this was the only genuinely introductory textbook to the subject of transportation planning. The introductory chapter places the issue of transport in its broader societal context, relating it to demographic, socio-economic, political and environmental considerations. The increasing importance of technology is recognized in the chapter which covers commonly used software packages. As a whole the book provides a basic introduction to the traffic estimation stage of the transport planning process and forms a general guide and survey to the whole subject.
Mobility and Transport for Elderly and Handicapped Persons
Originally published in 1982 and contributed to by a range of international authors and experts in the field of transport accessibility, this volume discusses the position of urban and rural transport problems of the elderly and disabled in the UK, USA, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, The Netherlands and Sweden. Based on research, policy analysis and documental field experience the volume also discusses advances made in relevant technology, major changes in public policy and innovative proposals for system development or change.
Transportation Networks
Originally published in 1986 and a major contribution towards improving operations within transportation systems, this book provides detailed coverage of the theory of transportation networks as a general traffic and transportation discipline. It examines some of the daily difficulties encountered by traffic and transportation experts, uncovering the intricacies of vehicle routing and scheduling, crew planning and facilities placement. This problem-solving approach uses multiple numerical examples and simple mathematical methods to enable newcomers to apply the book's solutions to the situations they encounter on the job.
75 Top Car Museums in Europe & America
Car enthusiasts will enjoy 75 Top Car Museums in Europe & America, a perfect companion to the author's previous book, the Roadster Guide to America's Classic Car Museums & Attractions.The collection of magazine articles about 75 leading car museums in Europe and America provides in-depth coverage of museums ranging from the Hellenic Motor Museum in Greece to the Petersen Museum in California.Side trips include Italy's Museo Ferrari and the National Motor Museum in England while quirky cars are on display at the Trabi Museum in Berlin, State Police Car Museum in Rome, and the Cars of Socialism Museum in Bulgaria.Among the highlights in America are Michigan's Gilmore and Henry Ford museums, Presley Motors at Graceland and two iconic LeMay museums in Washington.These articles were written by the author and previously published in leading car magazines including Hemmings Motor News, Classic & Sports Car, Octane, Classics Monthly, Classic Military Vehicle, and more.
Burlington Northern: The Final Years
The 1970 merger of Northern Pacific; Great Northern; Chicago, Burlington & Quincy; and Spokane, Portland & Seattle created a new super railroad spanning the northern and central United States over a 25,000-mile network. For twenty-five years, BN was one of United States' premier railroads. In its first decade BN had its hands full, paring down duplicate lines and forming a cohesive system from all the predecessor railroads, as well as investing in the explosive growth of Powder River Basin coal shipments. By the early 1980s though, BN had clearly become its own railroad, decked out in uniform Cascade green and black paint. The BN of the 1990s experienced continued growth in intermodal, grain and coal traffic, along with adding more hues to the company colours. With wonderful original photographs, Mike Danneman takes a look at the last dozen years of the Burlington Northern before the merger with Santa Fe to form BNSF in 1995.
The Future is Electric
"The Future is Electric" is the ultimate beginner's guide to understanding and embracing the future of sustainable transportation. This book will answer all your questions about range anxiety, charging infrastructure, battery life, durability, cost, and performance. Packed with expert insights and practical tips, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about electric cars, from how they work and how to charge them, to the benefits of electric transportation and the latest advances in EV technology. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a seasoned EV enthusiast, this book will help you navigate the exciting and rapidly-evolving world of electric transportation with confidence and ease. Discover the power of sustainable transportation and take your first steps toward a cleaner, more powerful, and sustainable future.
Classic Car
From the Chevrolet Bel Air to the Ferrari Testarossa, this stunning book showcases the most iconic and important classic cars from every decade since the 1940s. Few things ignite such reverence as a classic car. With more than 250 iconic models from the 1940s to the early 1990s, photographed from every angle, this title is a glorious celebration of the stars in the classic car firmament. Classic Car brings you the story of more than 20 great marques, including household names Bentley, Mercedes, Ferrari, Cadillac and Aston Martin. Its lavish photography reveals every detail in close-up of models that range from the 1940s giant two-ton Daimler DE36, which ferried royals about in style, through to sleek Ferraris from the 1980s capable of smashing the 200mph barrier. It puts you in the driving seat of such icons as the Chevrolet Corvette, the Ford Thunderbird, and the Mercedes 300SL, and brings you the designers of these amazing machines and the story of their manufacturers. This ultimate guide to classic cars further features: - A comprehensive catalog that draw out the key features of each important model, with detailed profiles and specification.- Feature pages broaden the scope of the book, covering everything from the designers and manufacturers who created them to their evolution over the decades.- Stunningly shot DPS images add an extra layer of color and flavor to the book.- Written by award-winning author and expert on all aspects of motoring, Giles Chapman, Editor-in-Chief of DK's The Car Book, which has sold over 550,000 copies worldwide to date.- Updates will include the key models that have grown in popularity since the last edition. Whether you dream of owning one of these super-cool cars, or you are a collector already, Classic Car is set to become a treasured favorite.
Classic Trains and Railroad Engineering Volume 3
Volume 3 in the ultimate technical railroading series focuses on every aspect of period locomotive air brakes. Everything you ever wanted to know about locomotive air brakes but were afraid to ask - it's all right here. The third part in this massive tome of railroading knowledge includes dozens of restored illustrations, graphs, and diagrams that cover Westinghouse air brakes, New York air brakes, the Dukesmith system, operating procedures, maintenance, and everything in between. - Restored illustrations, graphs, and diagrams- Full-Size 8 1/2″ x 11″ pages- Hardcover and softcover printing options- The editor's original page layouts- Classic type font- Bold retro-styled cover design Chapter List: Chapter 1: Why the Air Brake is MisunderstoodChapter 2: Westinghouse Air Brake EquipmentChapter 3: Westinghouse Air Brake DefectsChapter 4: New York Air Brake EquipmentChapter 5: The Dukesmith Air Brake Control SystemChapter 6: Operation, Handling, and Maintenance of the Dukesmith SystemChapter 7: The Philosophy of Air Brake Handling, Rules & Tables for Computing Brake Power, Etc...Chapter 8: The Straight Air Brake as Used on Electric Traction Cars About the Publisher: The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dor矇's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.
Icon and Info Illustrated European Railway Atlas
Icon and Info Illustrated European Railway Atlas - Designed for Eurail/Interrail Global Rail Pass - Includes 33+ European Countries. Atlas is a completely unique Icon and Info illustrated Railway Atlas. InfoRailMap is specifically designed for Global Interrail/Eurail RailPass holders who want to include the many majestic Alpine routes and fascinating Medieval towns in their travel plans. Atlas covers all 33 European counties included in Eurail/Interrail Global Rail Pass products plus Moldova, Albania and Mainland Europe ferry routes heading to North Africa. Planning an Eurail/Interrail is always a difficult choice and compromise with an infinite number of possible routes and fabulous locations to visit and explore. InfoRailMap Atlas is illustrated with Icons which indicate all major UNESCO listed sites including significant Roman artefacts, castles, hill top citadels/fortifications, aqueducts/bridges, spiritual buildings including Cathedrals, Mosques, Monasteries and Abbeys, museums/art galleries and attractive Old World Medieval towns and protected landscapes so you know instantly where you focus your time and which routes best suit your interests.What else to expect: - All mainline railway lines.- Routes which require additional seat reservations and supplements (orange highlights).- Majority of local lines. - Easy identification of scenic routes (green highlights). - Branded Swiss scenic routes are identified with special-coloured highlights- All the most popular tourist destination, capital cities and major towns on the entire network are highlights. - Ski resorts and popular summer hiking destinations. - Ports and popular ferry routes including info on many of the massive RailPass holder discounts.- Clear identification of major National Parks. - Airports (with red highlighted airport codes). - Sandy beaches and stunning coastlines. - Mountain ranges including height in meters and major inland lakes. - A-Z grid/page index for easy identification of all major tourist locations and acts a go-to list of all major must-visit tourist destinations - European currency guide p29. - Handy back page Atlas Icon Legend and European Map with country names including Atlas page numbers - Accompanying websites: www.InfoRailMap.com InfoRailMap has been specifically designed as easy and quick reference with clear indication of all major stops and top notch tourist destinations to include in your plans for the entire European Railway Network (Global RailPass) in an easy to pack away format with full colour A4 durable quality paper plus long lasting laminated glossy cover. The large A4 letter paperback format includes duplications to enable super easy route planning. Autor Notes: Please be aware that the names of train stations/locations vary depending on which country you are in and that they are a compromise between leading network schedules Die Bahn, Interrail App and Google Maps. The goal is to ensure that you can easily identify and recognise the location, regardless of where you are from. Due to the massive size of Europe's physical terrain, it would be impractical to create an Atlas scale that would add unnecessary pages and increased printing costs therefore the physical space of Europe has been altered in shape ie most notably Scandinavia, Northern England, South of France and Greece.
The Van Conversion Bible
The Van Conversion Bible is the ultimate guide to planning, designing, and converting a campervan. Let Charlie Low and Dale Comley (aka climbingvan) provide definitive answers to your questions (even the ones you haven't thought of yet!) and help you build the campervan of your dreams. From detailed gas, water, and electrical system diagrams to a step-by-step build guide, you'll find everything you need to start your journey and hit the open road. Whatever your skills and budget, learn how to build a van bespoke to your needs. Your very own home on wheels awaits...
Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero
This book details the evolution of Ford's family car through the golden era of Detroit.See how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and then satisfied America's luxury desires with the LTD II.Relive the showroom and racetrack battles fought in the evolution of Ford's midsize muscle cars, and witness the creation of the first car-based pickup - the Ranchero.Above all, this book is an account of Ford being ahead of the game.Through formal study of the postwar American car market, Marc Cranswick brings valuable insight to the topic of muscle cars. His other books include Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography, MOPAR Muscle - Barracuda, Dart & Valiant, and Ford Mustang II & Pinto.
SAAB 92-96v4
Launched in 1949 as the 92 before evolving into the 93, 96 2-stroke and 96V4, this Saab was in production for thirty-one years
Fast Fury
Fast Fury showcases nearly fifty of the most head-turning, fast-driving, and innovative vehicles to arrive in 21st-century automotive showrooms.Admire sleek convertibles, exotic supercars, and high-performance vehicles from manufacturers such as Lamborghini, Bugatti, and Aston Martin. View high-def photography of each automobile, including many stunning full-page photos.Accompanying text provides brief information on the car's specs and achievements.Arranged chronologically from the 2000 Panoz Esperante to the dazzling 2022 Rimac Nevera.Other cool vehicles included: the thrilling Lotus Elise, the diminutive, but fun Daihatsu Copen, McLaren's million-dollar-priced Senna, and many more.Hardcover, 144 pages.
Botts Goes to War
The world's favorite tractor salesman calls it quits and joins the army in the fifth installment of the Alexander Botts series, Botts Goes to War. In this volume of short stories written in the 1940s and set during WWII, farm machines have proven themselves indispensable to the war effort, and who better to equip war-torn Europe than Alexander Botts? Throughout the book, Botts encounters shortages of necessary materials, including rubber tires, cable, structural steel, and even civilian housing. Botts responds to each situation with characteristically unique and ill-advised approaches, such as sinking a tractor not once but twice to hide it from competitors or using priceless one-hundred-year old apple liqueur as fuel. Whether he finds success or failure so devastating that he is shipped off to another command, he survived to take on another assignment.Alexander Botts was created in 1927 by author William Hazlett Upson. The stories are based on Upson's work as a service mechanic and troubleshooter for the Caterpillar Tractor Company. For almost half a century, Botts was beloved by The Saturday Evening Post readers in more than 100 short stories. This book features two stories that did not originally appear in The Post. The series will be the first to present the collection in its entirety along with the original illustrations.
The Last Steam Railways
A spectacular, historical perspective and photographic gallery of the last working steam railways in China-the world's largest major concentration of steam locomotives in the 21st century. In the last half of the 1900s, China built ten thousand coal-burning steam locomotives across the country. These powerful engines ran in a variety of settings, from an open cast coal mine near the Siberian border to the semi-tropical remote hills of Sichuan, powering passenger trains that stretched one thousand kilometres across Inner Mongolia and pulling the local trains on forestry railways in the countryside of northern China. Then, in 2001, Chinese Railways retired almost all its steam locomotives. Nonetheless, some regional, local and industrial operations continued using steam for another decade or more. The photographs and photo essays in this book are a result of visits to dozens of these often-remote railways where steam was still being used. They highlight the skills of workers as they overhauled and maintained the locomotives and reflect on the lives of the people who depended upon them in a rapidly changing world. The Last Steam Railways: Volume One chronicles the last two decades of China's fascinating and picturesque steam railways in a visually dramatic and authoritative presentation. This is the first of three volumes that take the story of the last steam railways across Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. With over five hundred original colour photographs, graphics, maps and tables, this is a spectacular addition to any history collection.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Texas Eagle
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Texas Eagle from Chicago, Illinois to San Antonio, Texas? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Empire Builder
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Empire Builder from Glacier National Park to Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Empire Builder
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Empire Builder from St. Paul, Minnesota to Glacier National Park, Montana? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Sunset Limited
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Sunset Limited from New Orleans, Louisiana to San Antonio, Texas? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) California Zephyr
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr from Salt Lake City, Utah to San Francisco, California? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) California Zephyr
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's California Zephyr from Chicago, Illinois to Denver, Colorado? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Southwest Chief
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Southwest Chief from Kansas City, Missouri to Albuquerque, New Mexico? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Coast Starlight
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Coast Starlight from Sacramento to Los Angeles, California? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Downeaster
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Downeaster from Boston to Coastal Maine? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Southwest Chief
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Southwest Chief from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Los Angeles, California? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
Ford Bronco
From the first drawings in the early 1960s to today's uber-popular new Bronco, get the full story of Ford's legendary SUV in this stunningly illustrated volume. When Ford introduced the Bronco for the 1966 model year, its intent was to get a slice of the off-road and outdoor enthusiast utility market then owned by the popular Jeep CJ and International Harvester Scout. What Ford couldn't know at the time was that it was creating a legend--a rugged, square-shouldered vehicle that would exist in its original form through 1977 and in various guises for a further 20 years, wrapping up its first life in 1996. Since the Bronco's retirement, the SUV/crossover sector has become the dominant segment of the automotive market. Nearly all manufacturers--even exotics like Lamborghini and Bentley--offer SUVs in their line-ups. In fact, Ford has largely discontinued passenger vehicles (except the Mustang) in favor of trucks and SUVs. Simultaneously, the collector market has turned its eye to vintage SUVs and trucks, the former growing significantly over the past 5 years. Classic Broncos have doubled in value over that period, regularly selling at prices ranging from $40K to $100K. The story picks up in 2017 when Ford announced plans to revive one of its most hallowed nameplates: Bronco. Brilliantly styled to pick up the beloved, boxy cues of the original, customers began dropping deposits as soon as the order books opened. Ford still struggles to meet demand with speculators flipping new Broncos on the secondary market for thousands over invoice. Beautifully produced and expertly written, Ford Bronco is a must-have book for all Bronco and SUV enthusiasts.
Lightning in a Throttle
Electric cars from major manufacturers like Chevy and Nissan as well as startups like Tesla and Lucid Motors are bringing cutting-edge emissions-free technology to modern roads. And Formula E is bringing elite-level all-electric racing to cities worldwide. But as newfangled as these cars seem, they are far from the first. By, like, a century.Lightning in a Throttle: How Three EVs Set Some of the Earliest Auto Racing Records is an ebook in three acts: - A proto-hipster who dropped out of Columbia to start an electric vehicle business in Brooklyn- A speed-crazed Belgian who battled to break the 100 km/h barrier- An inventor whose inventions sometimes veered off track - literally - and into crowds of spectators
A Guidebook to Amtrak's(r) Northeast Corridor
Planning an upcoming train trip on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor from New York City to Washington, D.C.? Then this is the book for you! Learn about everything out your window milepost-by-milepost and really enhance your journey. It really helps pass the time knowing about the interesting people, places, and history that you will see. This book was written by Dr. Eva Hoffman of Evergreen, Colorado. When Dr. Hoffman passed in 2022, she left the copyrights for her books to the Midwest Rail Rangers, a 501(c)(3) non-profit rail history organization in Wisconsin. For more information and other book titles, head to www.railrangers.org and www.midwestrails.com.
Mark Twain Zephyr
This is the hard copy version of the Mark Twain Zephyr third edition book
Square Thunderbird 1958-1960
This book covers the second generation Ford Thunderbird, the "Square Bird". 1958-1960. All models plus specials. Lots of detail and large B&W photos, interesting text, and basic specifications. It's a handy reference guide and perfect primer. A must have addition to your library.
Lamborghini 60 Years
Celebrate six decades of outrageous, unforgettable Lamborghini cars with this must-have volume featuring fascinating history and stunning photography. Sixty years ago, Ferruccio Lamborghini put the sports car world on notice with the introduction of his V-12-powered 350 GT. Just three years later, in 1966, Lamborghini stunned the automotive establishment with its introduction of the stunning Miura, the first mid-engine production car. Rivals at the 1966 Geneva Auto Show could only stare in wonder. Wrapped in a svelte Marcello Gandini-penned body and powered by a 350-horsepower V-12, the Miura instantly made every other sports car look antiquated, including those offered by Lamborghini's Italian rival, Ferrari. It would be two years before Ferrari offered its own mid-engine reply in the form of the 206 Dino GT. For Lamborghini, there was the time before the Miura and the time after the Miura. It marked a sea change not only for the Sant'Agata manufacturer but for the sports car world broadly. The Supercar had arrived. In 1974, Lamborghini again shocked the automotive world with the mad Countach (an Italian expression one might utter at the sight of a beautiful woman), another Gandini masterpiece. Wide, low, and purposeful, the Countach completely redefined the supercar template, in the process becoming the poster car of choice for children of all ages the world over. As Supercars evolved to Hypercars, Audi acquired Lamborghini, giving new life to the firm and unleashing a series of amazing cars from the Murcielago to the Gallardo to the Aventador and Huracan. Today, there is even the all-purpose Urus SUV! In this richly detailed survey spanning 60 years of extreme performance, each of Lamborghini's seminal cars is detailed and complemented by historic and commissioned photography and technical specifications. Captivating to read and beautiful to behold, Lamborghini Supercars: 60 Years belongs in every sports-car fan's collection.
