Romance of Modern Railways, The By Corbin Story of mechanical locomotion

Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Romance of Modern Railways, The By Corbin Story of mechanical locomotion The Romance of Modern Railways By Thomas Corbin The story of mechanical locomotion, with a description of the construction and working of the most up to date inventions, appliances and devices for securing speed, facility and safety in operation. Hard Cover 1925 310 Pages EX-Library Book. PREFACE MOST middle-aged men of to-day can remember the time when their one boyish ambition was to be an engine-driver ; but their sons found a rival interest in the flying machine and desired above all things to be airmen. Flying and flying machines, however, have not and cannot have so many interesting features as are to be found upon engines and trains, with the result that the interest has swung back to the railway, and most boys of to-day are as keen about them as ever their fathers were. It is for such boys that this book is intended more than anyone else, but it is hoped, nevertheless, that it may make an even wider appeal. The writer knows an uncle who regularly buys a certain boys' periodical. He buys it, of course, to give to his nephew, but his friends notice that he always reads it through himself first, and, although this book may be intended for the sons and nephews, it is quite possible that some fathers and uncles may find it to their liking. The writing of it has been a labour of love, and if all readers get the same pleasure in reading it which the writer got in writing it, it is going to add largely to the sum of human happiness. The writer wishes to take this opportunity of thanking several of his engineering friends and also a number of railway companies and manufacturing firms who have supplied him with technical information or photographs. In most cases a reference to these helpers appears in the text, and it is hoped that they will accept that as a grateful acknowledgment of their kindness. Thanks are due for the illustrations provided by the Westinghouse Brake and Saxby Signal Company, of London. All pictures are of the actual item. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges Postage rates quoted are for shipments to the US only. Ebay Global shipping charges are shown. These items are shipped to Kentucky and then ebay ships them to you. Ebay collects the shipping and customs / import fees. For direct postage rates to these countries, send me an email. Shipping to Canada and other countries varies by weight. Payment options Payment must be received within 10 days. Paypal is accepted. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us first. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding. Thanks for looking at our items.

Price: 38.3 USD

Location: Talbott, Tennessee

End Time: 2024-11-20T02:26:17.000Z

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