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Off the Tracks

A Meditation on Train Journeys in a Time of No Travel

de Pamela Mulloy ...

Narrado por Jennifer Wigmore ...

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5 hora 55 minutos

Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking ... Leer más

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Train travel is having a renaissance. Grand old routes that had been canceled, or were moldering in neglect, have been refurbished as destinations in themselves. The Rocky Mountaineer, the Orient Express, and the Trans-Siberian Railroad run again in all their glory.Pamela Mulloy has always loved train travel. Whether returning to the Maritimes every year with her daughter on the Ocean, or taking
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Railway Conductors Terminology: From Platform to Train

de Sumitra Kumari ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Mason G ...

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5 hora 53 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of railway conductors and discover the intricate terminology that keeps trains running safely and efficiently. "Railway Conductors Terminology: From Platform to Train" guidebook designed for aspiring railway professionals, conductors-in-training, industry enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the rail network.This railway conductor ... Leer más

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Step into the world of railway conductors and discover the intricate terminology that keeps trains running safely and efficiently. "Railway Conductors Terminology: From Platform to Train" guidebook designed for aspiring railway professionals, conductors-in-training, industry enthusiasts, and anyone fascinated by the rail network.This railway conductor
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The Great Railroad Revolution

The History of Trains in America

de Christian Wolmar ...

Narrado por Mike Chamberlain ...

Completo

17 hora 4 minutos

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and
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Railroaded

The Transcontinentals and the Making of Modern America

de Richard White ...

Narrado por Paul Woodson ...

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23 hora 5 minutos

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As ... Leer más

$34.99 USD

The transcontinental railroads of the late nineteenth century were the first corporate behemoths. Their attempts to generate profits from proliferating debt sparked devastating panics in the U.S. economy. Their dependence on public largess drew them into the corridors of power, initiating new forms of corruption. Their operations rearranged space and time, and remade the landscape of the West. As
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American Railroads

de John F. Stover ...

Narrado por Auto-narrated ...

Series series Chicago History of American Civilization
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8 hora 42 minutos

Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and ... Leer más

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Few scenes capture the American experience so eloquently as that of a lonely train chugging across the vastness of the Great Plains or snaking through tortuous high mountain passes. Although this vision was eclipsed for a time by the rise of air travel and trucking, railroads have enjoyed a rebirth in recent years as profitable freight carriers.A fascinating account of the rise, decline, and
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Метро. Жизнь подземной вселенной

de Ксения Киселева, Егор Тимошенко ...

Narrado por Алексей Ерохин ...

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4 hora 32 minutos

Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро ... Leer más

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Метро – словно отдельный город со своими улицами и перекрестками, открытыми территориями и запретными зонами. Мы спускаемся туда каждый день – и практически ничего о нем не знаем. Как новые поезда попадают в депо? Как прокладывают тоннели под реками и жилыми кварталами? Откуда берутся легенды о станциях-призраках? Эта книга – ваш путеводитель по подземной вселенной. Вы узнаете, как появилось метро
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Thomas og vennerne - Jernbanens konge

de Mattel ...

Narrado por Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Completo

26 minutos

Jarlen af Sodor vender hjem til sit gods efter at have rejst verden rundt i mange år, og han har en masse spændende kasser med. Thomas og de andre damplokomotiver på Sodor er meget spændte på at se, hvad der gemmer sig i kasserne, og hvorfor jarlen får kørt sten og andre byggematerialer op til sit gods.Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Jarlen af Sodor vender hjem til sit gods efter at have rejst verden rundt i mange år, og han har en masse spændende kasser med. Thomas og de andre damplokomotiver på Sodor er meget spændte på at se, hvad der gemmer sig i kasserne, og hvorfor jarlen får kørt sten og andre byggematerialer op til sit gods.Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og
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The American Transportation Revolution

A Social and Cultural History

de Aaron W. Marrs ...

Narrado por Danny Campbell ...

Completo

10 hora 19 minutos

In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.Demonstrating the wide cultural reach of steam transit, Marrs draws from an eclectic set of sources, including ... Leer más

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In the first half of the nineteenth century, transportation in the United States underwent an extraordinary transformation. In The American Transportation Revolution, Aaron W. Marrs explores the cultural influence of steamboats and railroads, which fascinated Americans across the country.Demonstrating the wide cultural reach of steam transit, Marrs draws from an eclectic set of sources, including
... Leer más
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Rival Rails

The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad

de Walter R. Borneman ...

Narrado por Norman Dietz ...

Completo

15 hora

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was ... Leer más

$21.99 USD

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was
... Leer más
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Thomas og vennerne - Hvem kommer først?

de Mattel ...

Narrado por Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
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8 minutos

Det nye damplokomotiv Emily vil være lige så nyttig som Thomas, så kontrolchefen giver dem lige mange arbejdsopgaver. Men hvem løser dem først? Der er fuld damp i kedlerne, når Thomas og Emily suser af sted på skinnerne for at blive dagens hurtigste lokomotiv. Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra øen Sodor! Tag ... Leer más

$4.99 USD

Det nye damplokomotiv Emily vil være lige så nyttig som Thomas, så kontrolchefen giver dem lige mange arbejdsopgaver. Men hvem løser dem først? Der er fuld damp i kedlerne, når Thomas og Emily suser af sted på skinnerne for at blive dagens hurtigste lokomotiv. Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra øen Sodor! Tag
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Thomas og vennerne - Dieselernes dag

de Mattel ...

Narrado por Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Completo

19 minutos

Da damplokomotivet Belle og flammelokomotivet Flynn kommer til Sodor, føler Percy sig glemt af sin gode ven Thomas. Han søger derfor over i dieselhallen for at blive venner med diesellokomotiverne. Men dieselerne er ikke til at stole på, og pludselig er der ballade, forvirring og forsinkelser på hele jernbanen. Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, ... Leer más

$2.99 USD

Da damplokomotivet Belle og flammelokomotivet Flynn kommer til Sodor, føler Percy sig glemt af sin gode ven Thomas. Han søger derfor over i dieselhallen for at blive venner med diesellokomotiverne. Men dieselerne er ikke til at stole på, og pludselig er der ballade, forvirring og forsinkelser på hele jernbanen. Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter,
... Leer más
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Thomas og vennerne - Mysteriet på Blåbjerget

de Mattel ...

Narrado por Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Completo

18 minutos

Kontrolchefen sender det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas hen for at hjælpe smalsporslokomotiverne i Blåbjergets stenbrud. I stenbruddet opdager Thomas et fremmed lokomotiv, som gemmer sig i tunnelerne. Hvem er den lille, grønne fyr? Og hvorfor flygter han, når Thomas prøver at snakke med ham? Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de ... Leer más

$6.99 USD

Kontrolchefen sender det lille, blå damplokomotiv Thomas hen for at hjælpe smalsporslokomotiverne i Blåbjergets stenbrud. I stenbruddet opdager Thomas et fremmed lokomotiv, som gemmer sig i tunnelerne. Hvem er den lille, grønne fyr? Og hvorfor flygter han, når Thomas prøver at snakke med ham? Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de
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The Liberation Line

The Untold Story of How American Engineering and Ingenuity Won World War II

de Christian Wolmar ...

Narrado por Christian Wolmar ...

Completo

10 hora 36 minutos

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportationThey certainly were not soldiers, yet they suddenly found themselves in uniform, in a foreign land. But, as locomotive drivers, track-workers, conductors, porters, signalmen, and engine ... Leer más

$27.99 USD

The epic story of the engineers and rail workers who ensured Allied victory in World War Two, published to coincide with the eightieth anniversary of D-Day, by an award-winning expert on trains and transportationThey certainly were not soldiers, yet they suddenly found themselves in uniform, in a foreign land. But, as locomotive drivers, track-workers, conductors, porters, signalmen, and engine
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Moonlight Express

Around the World By Night Train - THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

de Monisha Rajesh ...

Narrado por Monisha Rajesh ...

Completo

11 hora 27 minutos

SHORTLISTED FOR TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 INSPIRE GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDSA FINANCIAL TIMES READERS BOOK OF THE YEARFrom the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night trai... ... Leer más

$21.00 USD

SHORTLISTED FOR TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 EDWARD STANFORD TRAVEL WRITING AWARDSSHORTLISTED FOR TRAVEL BOOK OF THE YEAR AT THE 2026 INSPIRE GLOBAL MEDIA AWARDSA FINANCIAL TIMES READERS BOOK OF THE YEARFrom the author of the smash-hit Around the World in 80 Trains comes a new globetrotting journey - this time celebrating the peculiar magic and mayhem of the night trai...
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De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen

Een ongelooflijk avontuur van meer dan 70.000 kilometer

de Monisha Rajesh ...

Narrado por Dieuwertje Blok ...

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12 hora 24 minutos

Toen Monisha Rajesh haar plan aankondigde voor De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen werd ze met grote ogen aangekeken, maar niet lang daarna stippelde ze zorgvuldig een route uit over de mooiste spoorwegen ter wereld. Zo begon Monisha Rajesh samen met haar vriend aan een onvergetelijke reis die hen van Londen naar de uitgestrekte vlaktes van Mongolië bracht. Van Noord-Korea naar Canada, Kazachstan ... Leer más

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Toen Monisha Rajesh haar plan aankondigde voor De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen werd ze met grote ogen aangekeken, maar niet lang daarna stippelde ze zorgvuldig een route uit over de mooiste spoorwegen ter wereld. Zo begon Monisha Rajesh samen met haar vriend aan een onvergetelijke reis die hen van Londen naar de uitgestrekte vlaktes van Mongolië bracht. Van Noord-Korea naar Canada, Kazachstan
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A Short History of the Railroad

de Christian Wolmar ...

Narrado por Robert Maskell ...

Completo

11 hora 57 minutos

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the ... Leer más

$20.00 USD

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

de Michael Williams ...

Narrado por Michael Tudor Barnes ...

Completo

10 hora 45 minutos

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... Leer más

$14.99 USD

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
... Leer más
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Slow Trains Around Britain

Notes from a 4,088-Mile Adventure on 143 Rides

de Tom Chesshyre ...

Narrado por David Thorpe ...

Completo

12 hora 27 minutos

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of this ... Leer más

$43.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

In a small market town in the northeast of England in 1825, something momentous happened: ticket-bearing human beings started moving along wrought-iron tracks on a contraption with engine-powered wheels. The contraption was called a 'train'. What happened in Darlington, along a 26-mile line to Stockton, would kickstart the worldwide railway revolution. To celebrate the 200th anniversary of this
... Leer más
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High-Speed Empire

Chinese Expansion and the Future of Southeast Asia

de Will Doig ...

Narrado por Will Doig ...

Series series Columbia Global Reports
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2 hora 5 minutos

The story of the world's most audacious infrastructure project.Less than a decade ago, China did not have a single high-speed train in service. Today, it owns a network of 14,000 miles of high-speed rail, far more than the rest of the world combined. Now, China is pushing its tracks into Southeast Asia, reviving a century-old colonial fantasy of an imperial railroad stretching to Singapore; and ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

The story of the world's most audacious infrastructure project.Less than a decade ago, China did not have a single high-speed train in service. Today, it owns a network of 14,000 miles of high-speed rail, far more than the rest of the world combined. Now, China is pushing its tracks into Southeast Asia, reviving a century-old colonial fantasy of an imperial railroad stretching to Singapore; and
... Leer más
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Grand Central

How a Train Station Transformed America

de Sam Roberts ...

Narrado por Sam Roberts ...

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6 hora 59 minutos

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred ... Leer más

$24.99 USD

A rich, illustrated - and entertaining -- history of the iconic Grand Central Terminal, from one of New York City's favorite writers, just in time to celebrate the train station's 100th fabulous anniversary.In the winter of 1913, Grand Central Station was officially opened and immediately became one of the most beautiful and recognizable Manhattan landmarks. In this celebration of the one hundred
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Unconditional Ways To Make Money in Transportation & Warehousing

Boats, Land, Chassis, RVs, Campers, Containers, etc...

de Staphane Williams ...

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1 horas 26 minutos

Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of ... Leer más

$6.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

Embark on an odyssey through the complex realm of logistics with this indispensable guide, a beacon for entrepreneurs navigating the labyrinthine challenges of transport and warehousing. This compendium of strategies and insights unveils the secrets to orchestrating the movement and storage of goods with precision. It serves as a manifesto for the savvy logistician aspiring to master the dance of
... Leer más
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De sorte tog. Lokomotivmænd i krig

de Carl Otto Petersen ...

Narrado por Finn Andersen ...

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9 hora 50 minutos

"De sorte tog: Lokomotivmændi krig" er en skildring af livet under tyskernes besættelse af Danmark i 1940-1945 set fra lokomotivførernes perspektiv. Jernbanen var Danmarks nerve og skinnenettet fragtede madvarer og andre forsyninger rundt mellem landsdelene. Men jernbanen var også et udsat mål for sabotage, da den tyske værnemagt benyttede skinnerne til at fragte våben og anden krigsmateriel rundt ... Leer más

$12.99 USD

"De sorte tog: Lokomotivmændi krig" er en skildring af livet under tyskernes besættelse af Danmark i 1940-1945 set fra lokomotivførernes perspektiv. Jernbanen var Danmarks nerve og skinnenettet fragtede madvarer og andre forsyninger rundt mellem landsdelene. Men jernbanen var også et udsat mål for sabotage, da den tyske værnemagt benyttede skinnerne til at fragte våben og anden krigsmateriel rundt
... Leer más
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Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering

de Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrado por Digital Voice Marcus G ...

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4 hora 39 minutos

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves ... Leer más

$9.99 USD o gratis con Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves
... Leer más
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The Great Train Robber: My Autobiography

The Inside Story of Britain's Most Notorious Heist

de Chris Pickard ...

Narrado por Nick Reynolds ...

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11 hora 49 minutos

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction ... Leer más

$71.99 USD

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction
... Leer más

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