How does a high-speed train work?
(2010)
By:
Eason, Sarah
Nonfiction
Book
Series:
Call Numbers:
J/625.1/EASON,S
0 Holds on 1 Copy
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PUBLISHED
New York : Gareth Stevens Pub., 2010
DESCRIPTION
32 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm
ISBN/ISSN
9781433934681 (library binding), 143393468X (library binding), 9781433934698 (pbk.), 1433934698 (pbk.), 9781433934681
LANGUAGE
English
SERIES
NOTES
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