| Authors: |
Eason, Sarah.
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| Material type: |
Book |
| Subject: |
High speed trains -- Juvenile literature.
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| Language: |
English |
| Publisher: |
New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010. |
| Description: |
32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. |
| ISBN: |
9781433934681 143393468X (library binding) 9781433934698 1433934698 |
| Notes: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index. |
| Contents: |
How does a high-speed train work? -- History of trains -- High-speed engines -- Cutting through the air -- Smooth ride -- Coming to a stop -- Making tracks -- Signaling -- In the driver's seat -- All aboard -- Bridges and tunnels -- Maglev trains -- Trains of the future -- Glossary -- Further information. |
| Series: |
Eason, Sarah. How does it work?
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| Summary: |
This book examines the key improvements that have enabled railways to compete with airlines--a feat that until recently seemed impossible. It also looks at some of the exciting new features that are currently in development to make trains faster than ever. |