Locomotives: From the Steam Locomotive to the Bullet Train

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From the inside "This remarkable history is fully documented in unique photographs showing the train in its early makeshift stages, through the solid steamers of the first hundred years, the elegant luxury cars of yesteryear, and the modern streamlined versions that streak across the contemporary landscape. LOCOMOTIVES will delight any reader interested in the history of invention or industry, and provide a fascinating look at the impact of transportation on world history."