Description: HIGH-SPEED TRAINS (THE WORLD’S RAILWAYS) Author : CHRISTOPHER CHANT, JOHN MOORECopyright : 2000Publisher :CHELSEA HOUSE PUBLISHERSLanguage : EnglishFormat : HARDBOUND BOOK, with dust jacket and protective mylar cover Pages : 62Illustrated : COLORISBN : 10: 0791055655Dimensions : 9-5/8” high - 12-1/4” wide - 5/8” thickShipping Weight : 1 lb 11 oz [Condition : BRAND NEW [ Please see photos] SYNOPSIS: Since the 1970s, a number if high-speed trains have been built to compete with short-haul air services between major cities in heavily populated regions such as Europe and Japan. Able to compete because of their moderately high speed and the fact that they operate to from city centres, without any need to travel between the city centre and an out-of-town airport, these high-speed services kick-started a renaissance in medium-distance passenger train services. This tendency was then reinforced by the appearance of 'smart' trains which tilt or lean inward on curves to improve adhesion and passenger comfort without the need for slowing, and by the introduction of specially created ultra0high-speed trains running on specially constructed track. Here, therefore, are the present day's most impressive types such as Japan's Shinkansen 'bullet train', France's TGV, The Anglo-Franco0Belgian Eurostar, Germany's InterCirty Express and Italy's Pendolino.
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Original Language: English
Vintage: Yes
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Unit Type: lb
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Features: Illustrated
Unit Quantity: 1
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Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Young Adults, Adults
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Edition: First Edition
Type: HISTORICAL - INFORMATION
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Book Title: High Speed Trains
Number of Pages: 64 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Infobase Holdings, Inc.
Item Height: 0.5 in
Publication Year: 2000
Topic: Transportation / Railroads & Trains
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Item Weight: 22.1 Oz
Item Length: 9.5 in
Author: Christopher Chant
Book Series: The World's Railroads Ser.
Item Width: 12.2 in
Format: Hardcover
