Необыкновенные истории легендарных поездов

Railways are rapidly approaching their 200th anniversary. For two centuries, railways have played an important role in the development of civilization, becoming a means of interaction between the social and economic structures of the world community. The history of railway transport is interesting and instructive. Studying the experience of creating a railway network and infrastructure in various countries helps to understand ways to further improve and develop the industry. Railway rolling stock has come a long way from the first smoking and unhurried steam locomotives and carriages to modern high-speed superexpresses. This book discusses the formation of a network of railways and high-speed traffic in Europe, the United States and Canada, as well as the creation and development of rolling stock This publication will be interesting and useful for a wide range of readers, and can also be used in preparing lectures for students of railway specialties in historical courses.