In the years since the development and subsequent success of Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA), a plethora of articles have emerged, scattered throughout various publications. The time is right for a compreh
This formative period of diesel locomotive evolution is examined with the help of more than 250 modern and period photos depicting passenger, freight, and switching locomotives. Author Brian Solomon c
This is the slide-out, lift-up, see-through story of world-famous trains and railroads! Legendary Journeys: Trains unfolds the enthralling history of trains and railroads as they spread across the glo
What noise does a train make? Children will love pressing the button in this neat little board book to find out! Inside, on the bright, illustrated pages, there are some great first train facts to le
What is the difference between street cars and light-rail trains and other trains? Readers will love to come aboard and find out! The straightforward, yet engaging text will explain it all. To help yo
The monorail has critics and fans alike. Some people think that it’s futuristic and sleek while others think it’s unsightly and odd. This book explores the fascinating world of the monorail, offering
Steam trains may be what many children picture when they think of trains—the rhythmic chugga-chugga of the wheels, the toot-toot of the whistle, and the steam pouring from the smokestack on the train’
Because of their complexity and scale, metro structures capture all the essential aspects of a cut-and-cover structure, and so are given primary focus in this book. The design of a metro construction
In 1862, the Central Pacific Railroad was founded and began building eastward from Sacramento as part of the transcontinental railroad. This required a shop capable of keeping the railroad's equipment
This title discusses a broad range of issues related to the use of computed tomography in geomaterials and geomechanics. The contributions cover a wide range of topics, including deformation and strai
Sandford Fleming knew fame and many honours later in life, but the path was not always easy. His beginnings are revealed in these early diaries that record his thoughts as an eighteen-year-old leaving
