This book uses simple text and photographs to describe cable cars.

Traces the development of railways from the first Babylonian rutways to the electromagnetic, driverless trains of today and describes how trains are built and operated.

Where is the fastest train in the world? How is it possible for a train to go under the English Channel? What does the next generations of trains look like? Find the answers to these questions and more when you take a look at trains from a new perspective.

Simple text and photographs introduce monster trains, including their heavy loads, long railways, and high speeds.

Describes the trip taken by a train as it travels over hills, through valleys, past horses and orange trees until it arrives at the next station.

Traces the history of railroads from the early nineteenth century to the present day describing the various types of trains and their functions.

To the Edge of the World is an adventure in travel -- full of extraordinary personalities, more than a century of explosive political, economic, and cultural events, and almost inconceivable feats of engineering. Christian Wolmar passionately recounts the improbable origins of the Trans-Siberian railroad, the vital artery for Russian expansion that spans almost 6,000 miles and seven time zones from Moscow to Vladivostok. The world's longest train...

"Large photographs and simple text describe different city trains, including subways, elevated railways, and light rail"--Provided by publisher.