Quest for Speed
an illustrated history of high-speed trains from rocket to bullet and beyond
$56.01
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
11 February 2025
Summary
Quest for Speed: A Visual History of High-Speed Trains
Hop aboard this fascinating journey through the early days of railway trains to the modern day superfast Maglevs which can reach speeds of 600km/h. Exquisitely illustrated with hundreds of photos, both archival and modern, the book is a visual feast for anyone even remotely interested in railways.
This is a journey through time and throughout the world, investigating trains that have been considered high…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780008704131 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0008704139 |
| Author: | Derek Hayes |
| Publisher: | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Imprint: | Collins |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 11 February 2025 |
| Weight: | 1.24kg |
| Dimensions: | 282mm x 219mm x 24mm |
About The Author
Derek Hayes
International railway historian Derek Hayes is a leading expert in his field and has spent years gathering material on the railways. He has fifteen previous books to his credit, all highly illustrated histories. He is the only two-time winner of the British Columbia Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing. As well as a distinguished writer Derek is a professional photographer and an award-winning book designer.
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