Название: The Steam Locomotive Story Автор: David W. Wragg Издательство: History Press Год: 2013 Формат: PDF Страниц: 136 Размер: 111,2 МБ Язык: Английский
The steam locomotive was a British invention and even today, the world speed record for steam remains with a British locomotive, Mallard. Steam’s first significant contribution to British industry was through powering pumping engines for mines. When steam was applied to the railways, the `railway age’ began.