The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives
by Riley, C J
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- Hardcover
- Condition
- Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ/Poor
- ISBN 10
- 1567999824
- ISBN 13
- 9781567999822
- Seller
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About This Item
New York, NY: Friedman/Fairfax Publishers, 2000. 2nd Ed 9th Pr. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. Hardbound. 4to. 2 Pgs.. Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ/Poor. The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives by C J Riley. Published by Friedman/Fairfax Publishers, New York, NY, 2000. 2nd Edition 9th Printing. Hardbound. Paper DJ. Size 4to (up to 12'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ. Some edge wear, overall content excellent. 224 Pgs. ISBN 1567999824. Alphabetically organized, fully cross-referenced, and packed with photographs, this enticing encyclopedia makes the perfect gift for anyone who ever felt drawn to the sight of an onrushing train. It features the most significant innovations in locomotive technology, as well as the most important and colorful characters from the history of the iron horse. Thrill to the true story of Casey Jones and his ill fated final journey; was he simply trying to stay on schedule that day--or was he determined to die? Read about the difficulties encountered during the construction of the Cape-to-Cairo Railroad, Cecil Rhodes' ambitious and still unrealized dream of a trans-African railway. Marvel at the magnetic levitation trains that have the capability of traveling at speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour. With its facts and details, fabulous lore and photographs old and new, this reference brings history to life as never before. Description text copyright 2011 BooksForComfort. Item ID 25857.
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- Bookseller
- Comfort Kraft (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 25857
- Title
- The Encyclopedia of Trains & Locomotives
- Author
- Riley, C J
- Format/Binding
- Some edge wear, overall content excellent. Hardbound. 4to. 2 Pgs.
- Book Condition
- Used - Nr Fine in Torn & Taped DJ
- Jacket Condition
- Poor
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 2nd Ed 9th Pr
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 1567999824
- ISBN 13
- 9781567999822
- Publisher
- Friedman/Fairfax Publishers
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- Railroad
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We have our own web stores as well as affiliates such as ABE, Biblio, Ebid, Antiqbook.
We have been selling books since 1999 and take pride in our complete descriptions of our books.
We are (slowly) setting up a B&M store on our country property and hope to have it open ASAP.
We will have both books and craft/collectible items in the shop. IN the meantime, please find us online
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