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The not-so-romantic railways: How a steam locomotive works
Paperback
Series: The Not So Romantic Railways
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Dec 15 2023
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.39
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A steam locomotive is a large kettle on wheels. It's honestly not much more complicated than that!
If that wasn't enough to satisfy your curiosity then this is the book for you!
Embark on a thrilling journey through the fascinating world of steam locomotives with The Not-So-Romantic Railways: How a steam locomotive works.
Whether you know something or nothing, this book serves as a great introduction to how the steam-powered marvels that shaped the history of transportation worked.
Say goodbye to confusing jargon as you unravel the mysteries of pistons, boilers, and whistles in a way that's both educational and entertaining.
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