How Does a High-Speed Train Work?
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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.
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.
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How does it work?
PUBLISHED
New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010.
Year Published: 2010
Description: 32 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9781433934681 (library binding)
143393468X (library binding)
9781433934698 (pbk.)
1433934698 (pbk.)
SUBJECTS
High speed trains.