Locomotion: A World Survey Of Railway Traction
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A comprehensive and authoritative reference work for railway enthusiasts and transportation historians alike, Locomotion: A World Survey of Railway Traction presents a sweeping global panorama of the development and diversity of railway motive power across continents and eras. Written with the meticulous expertise that O.S. Nock brought to all his railway writing, the survey chronicles the evolution of traction technology from the earliest steam locomotives through diesel and electric systems, illustrating how engineering innovation shaped the railways of nations around the world. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, combining technical precision with a genuine passion for the subject that makes even the most detailed mechanical discussions compelling. Richly detailed in its international scope, the work surveys landmark locomotives and traction systems from Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond, arguing that railway traction is not merely an engineering story but a reflection of each nation's industrial ambitions and geographic challenges. An essential volume for any serious student of railway history, it stands as one of the definitive surveys of its kind.
Author: O.S. Nock
Format: Hardback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: Previous owner
A comprehensive and authoritative reference work for railway enthusiasts and transportation historians alike, Locomotion: A World Survey of Railway Traction presents a sweeping global panorama of the development and diversity of railway motive power across continents and eras. Written with the meticulous expertise that O.S. Nock brought to all his railway writing, the survey chronicles the evolution of traction technology from the earliest steam locomotives through diesel and electric systems, illustrating how engineering innovation shaped the railways of nations around the world. The tone is scholarly yet accessible, combining technical precision with a genuine passion for the subject that makes even the most detailed mechanical discussions compelling. Richly detailed in its international scope, the work surveys landmark locomotives and traction systems from Europe, North America, Asia, and beyond, arguing that railway traction is not merely an engineering story but a reflection of each nation's industrial ambitions and geographic challenges. An essential volume for any serious student of railway history, it stands as one of the definitive surveys of its kind.