Railway Carriages

Name: Railway Carriages
Author: Shire
ISBN: 9781784423209

by Shire

ISBN: 9781784423209

Published: 2019-07-16

History

"Evolving from the horse-drawn stagecoaches that they soon eclipsed, railway carriages steadily grew in sophistication as they become more widespread. By the end of the nineteenth century, passengers traveled in a comfortable design familiar to many until the 1960s. Indeed, while modern trains look different from those built more than a century ago, many of the basic features remain. This book describes the evolution of the railway carriage from its conception until the present day, highlighting some of the key developments in its history, design and construction. It also looks at the innovations that made life easier for the passenger, such as the introduction of heating, lavatories, and restaurant and buffet facilities, as well as the differences in comfort between the various classes of traveller"--Page 4 of cover

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