Catálogo de libros: Trenes y ferrocarriles

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  • Advice To Promoters, Subscribers, Scripholders And Shareholders, Of Joint-Stock And Railway Companies (1846)
    Ambrose Hickey / John Blackham
    ''Advice To Promoters, Subscribers, Scripholders And Shareholders, Of Joint-Stock And Railway Companies'' is a book written by John Blackham in 1846. The book provides guidance to those involved in joint-stock and railway companies, specifically promoters, subscribers, scripholders, and shareholders. Blackham’s advice covers a range of topics including the formation of companie...
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    25,13 €

  • A New Method Of Signaling On Railways (1875)
    David Salomons
    A New Method of Signaling on Railways is a book written by David Salomons in 1875. The book presents a new system of railway signaling that was designed to improve safety and efficiency on the railways. Salomons was a British engineer and inventor, and his system was based on the use of electricity to control the movement of trains. The book begins with an introduction to the p...
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    20,65 €

  • The Railroad Pocketbook
    Fred Herbert Colvin
    The Railroad Pocketbook: A Quick Reference Cyclopedia Of Railroad Information (1906) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Fred Herbert Colvin. The book is designed to serve as a quick reference source for anyone interested in the railroad industry. It contains a wealth of information on various aspects of railroads, including their history, construction, operation, and maint...
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    31,20 €

  • The Story Of The Pullman Car (1917)
    Joseph Husband
    The Story Of The Pullman Car is a historical non-fiction book written by Joseph Husband in 1917. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and development of the Pullman car, which was a luxurious railway carriage designed by George Pullman in the mid-19th century. The book covers the origins of the Pullman car, the challenges faced by George Pullman, and the gro...
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    31,15 €

  • Twelve Sketches Of Scenery And Antiquities On The Line Of The Great North Of Scotland Railway (1883)
    George Reid
    ''Twelve Sketches of Scenery and Antiquities on the Line of the Great North of Scotland Railway'' is a book written by George Reid and published in 1883. The book contains twelve sketches of landscapes and historical sites along the Great North of Scotland Railway, which runs from Aberdeen to Inverness. Each sketch is accompanied by a detailed description of the location, its h...
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    27,56 €

  • In the Tracks of the West Clare Railway
    Eddie Lenihan
    Trains are unlikely to ever again run between Ennis and Kilkee. For what was a railway is now a disjointed succession of pieces linking not just places but in a way two worlds: one unhurried and traditional, the other brash, frenzied and modern. This work paints a picture of a time when the railway breathed life into West Clare. ...
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    25,57 €

  • The Magnate Or The People
    John Martin Johnson
    The Magnate Or The People: Or Lowest Instead Of Highest Railroad Rates In The World is a book written by John Martin Johnson and published in 1913. The book focuses on the issue of railroad rates in the United States and argues that the rates charged by railroad companies are too high and unfair to the American people. Johnson suggests that the government should intervene and r...
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    35,38 €

  • The Commercial Consequences Of A Mixed Gauge On Our Railway System Examined (1848)
    Samuel Sidney
    The Commercial Consequences Of A Mixed Gauge On Our Railway System Examined is a book written by Samuel Sidney and published in 1848. The book examines the potential economic impacts of a mixed gauge railway system in England. A mixed gauge railway system would allow for trains with different track widths to run on the same tracks, which would increase flexibility and efficienc...
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    21,36 €

  • The Chariots Of Fire And Iron
    Daniel Thompson Taylor
    The Chariots of Fire and Iron: The Modern Railway System is a book written by Daniel Thompson Taylor in 1888. The book is a comprehensive guide to the modern railway system, discussing its history, development, and current state. It covers a range of topics, including the construction of railways, the technology and machinery used in trains, the management of railways, and the ...
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    27,99 €

  • The Mother Of Trusts
    Jesse Hardesty
    The Mother of Trusts: Railroads and Their Relation to the Man with the Plow is a historical book written by Jesse Hardesty in 1899. The book examines the relationship between railroads and farmers during the late 19th century in America. Hardesty discusses how the expansion of railroads allowed farmers to transport their goods more efficiently and at a lower cost, which in turn...
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    33,31 €

  • The Midland Counties’ Railway Companion
    R. Allen / RAllen
    The Midland Counties’ Railway Companion: With Topographical Descriptions Of The Country Through Which The Line Passes (1840) is a book written by R. Allen. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Midland Counties’ Railway, which was one of the first railways in England. It provides a detailed description of the country through which the railway line passes, including the topog...
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    36,45 €

  • The Railways And The Republic (1886)
    James Fairchild Hudson
    The Railways And The Republic is a book written by James Fairchild Hudson in 1886. The book is a historical account of the development of railways in the United States during the 19th century and their impact on the growth of the country. Hudson explores the political, economic, and social implications of the railway system and how it changed the way people lived and worked. He...
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    44,90 €

  • The Railways Of Scotland, Their Present Position
    William Mitchell Acworth
    ''The Railways of Scotland, Their Present Position: With a Glance at Their Past and a Forecast of Their Future'' is a non-fiction book written by William Mitchell Acworth in 1890. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and current state of the railway system in Scotland. It provides an in-depth analysis of the development of Scotland’s railways, from their earliest be...
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    29,02 €

  • The Liability Of Railway Companies For Negligence Towards Passengers (1893)
    Albert Parsons
    The Liability Of Railway Companies For Negligence Towards Passengers is a book written by Albert Parsons in 1893. The book focuses on the legal responsibility of railway companies towards their passengers in cases of negligence. Parsons provides a detailed analysis of the law regarding railway accidents and the compensation that should be provided to passengers who suffer injur...
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    31,20 €

  • The Meigs Railway
    Joe Vincent Meigs
    The Meigs Railway is a book written by Joe Vincent Meigs in 1887. It describes the departure from ordinary railway practices and the reasons behind it. The author explains how a safe railway system can be achieved through these departures. The book provides a detailed analysis of the Meigs Railway and its unique features. It also discusses the challenges faced during the develo...
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    29,08 €

  • The Eastern Railroad Of Massachusetts
    Charles Wilson Felt
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    14,42 €

  • A Station Agent’s Story
    Henry Lee Hill
    THIS BOOK TELLS THE STORY OF A MAN WITH GOOD INTENIONS FOR HIS LIFE BUT GOT INVOLVED WITH A LAWSUIT AGAINST NYCTA THAT HE HAD TO STOP WHATEVER HE WAS DOING AND GO TO WORK FOR THEM SINCE WINNING THE CASE THAT WAS THE REWARD. THEY TRIED TO TURN HIM INTO A ROBOT BUT THIS WAS MORE THEN JUST A JOB TO HIM THIS WAS A REWARD AND HE DID EVERYTHING THAT HE HAD TO DO TO SAFEGUARD HIS REWA...
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    20,98 €

  • Random Readings For The Rail, The River And The Road, The Field And The Fireside (1854)
    Groombridge And Sons
    Random Readings For The Rail, The River And The Road, The Field And The Fireside is a collection of essays and stories published in 1854 by Groombridge And Sons. The book is divided into sections, each focusing on a different aspect of life, including travel, nature, and home. The essays and stories are written by various authors, including Charles Dickens, Washington Irving, a...
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    29,02 €

  • The Reminiscences Of A Pullman Conductor
    Herbert Owen Holderness
    ''The Reminiscences Of A Pullman Conductor: Or Sketches Of Life In A Pullman Car'' is a memoir written by Herbert Owen Holderness and first published in 1901. Holderness was a conductor for the Pullman Palace Car Company, a famous American railroad company that provided luxurious sleeping cars for passengers. In this book, Holderness shares his experiences and observations of l...
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    32,27 €

  • Railroad Structures And Estimates (1909)
    John Wilson Orrock
    Railroad Structures And Estimates is a book written by John Wilson Orrock and published in 1909. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of structures that are required for the construction of railroads. It covers everything from bridges and tunnels to stations and yards. The author explains the different materials that can be used for each type of struc...
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    33,25 €

  • The Book Of North Wales
    Charles Frederick Cliffe
    The Book of North Wales is a comprehensive guidebook written by Charles Frederick Cliffe and published in 1850. The book covers a wide range of topics related to North Wales, including its scenic beauty, historical antiquities, highways and byways, lakes, streams, and railways. The author provides detailed descriptions of the region’s natural and cultural attractions, as well a...
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    35,42 €

  • Letters And Recollections Of John Murray Forbes V2 (1899)
    John Murray Forbes
    Letters and Recollections of John Murray Forbes V2 is a book that was written by John Murray Forbes himself and published in 1899. This book is a compilation of letters and recollections that Forbes had written throughout his life. The book is divided into two volumes, with the second volume containing more letters and recollections than the first.Forbes was a prominent busines...
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    34,37 €

  • Restrictive Railway Legislation (1905)
    Henry Stevens Haines
    Restrictive Railway Legislation is a book written by Henry Stevens Haines in 1905. The book focuses on the history of railway legislation in the United States and the impact it has had on the railroad industry. Haines argues that the government’s attempts to regulate the industry have been overly restrictive and have hindered the growth and development of railroads. He provides...
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    38,60 €

  • Light Railway Construction (1902)
    Richard Marion Parkinson
    Light Railway Construction is a book written by Richard Marion Parkinson in 1902. The book is a comprehensive guide to the construction of light railways, which were a popular mode of transportation during the time. The book covers various aspects of light railway construction, including the design and construction of track, locomotives, rolling stock, and stations. It also inc...
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    36,10 €

  • Notes On Railroad Accidents (1879)
    Charles Francis Adams
    This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern edit...
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    34,34 €

  • Songs Of The Rail (1881)
    Alexander Anderson
    Songs of the Rail is a collection of poems written by Alexander Anderson and published in 1881. The poems are inspired by the author’s experiences traveling on trains throughout England and Scotland. The book includes 44 poems, each one highlighting a different aspect of train travel and the railway industry. The poems are written in a lyrical style and often feature vivid desc...
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    27,98 €

  • Lectures Delivered To The Employees Of The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company (1882)
    Henry Newell Martin
    The book ''Lectures Delivered To The Employees Of The Baltimore And Ohio Railroad Company (1882)'' by Henry Newell Martin is a collection of lectures delivered to the employees of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company in the year 1882. The lectures cover a wide range of topics related to the railroad industry, including the history of railroads, the principles of locomotion, ...
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    23,58 €

  • Railway Mail Pay, Trunk Lines
    Committee On Post Offices And Post Roads
    Railway Mail Pay, Trunk Lines is a transcript of a hearing before the Committee on Post Offices and Post Roads in the United States Senate during the Sixty-Fourth Congress in 1916. The book documents the discussions and debates regarding the pay and compensation for railway mail carriers on trunk lines. The hearing was held to address concerns about the fairness and adequacy of...
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    26,97 €

  • Methods For The Computation From Diagrams Of Preliminary And Final Estimates Of Railway Earthwork
    Arthur Mellen Wellington
    ''Methods For The Computation From Diagrams Of Preliminary And Final Estimates Of Railway Earthwork: Part 1, Text'' is a book written by Arthur Mellen Wellington in 1893. The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to the computation of railway earthwork, using diagrams to estimate the preliminary and final costs of construction. The text is divided into several parts, each ...
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    29,10 €

  • Railway Abattoirs
    D. Tallerman / DTallerman
    Railway Abattoirs: And Other Papers Relating To Meat Distribution (1891) is a book written by D. Tallerman that discusses the meat industry and the transportation of meat via railways. The book includes various papers on topics such as the construction and management of railway abattoirs, the transportation of live animals, and the distribution of meat to different markets. The...
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    25,84 €


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