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100 1 _aBeavan, Arthur H.
_q(Arthur Henry),
_d1844-1907
245 1 0 _aTube, Train, Tram, and Car; or, Up-to-date locomotion
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-10-22
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"TUBE, TRAIN, TRAM, AND CAR; or, Up-to-date Locomotion" by Arthur H. Beavan is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the burgeoning field of electrical transportation, focusing on various modes such as tube railways, trains, trams, and motor cars, aiming to present this topic in an accessible manner without overwhelming technical details. Beavan advocates for the transformative potential of electrical traction to alleviate urban overcrowding and enhance mobility. The beginning of the work provides a comprehensive overview of the advancements in electrical locomotion, contrasting it with traditional steam methods. Beavan discusses historical perspectives on rail travel, the evolution of locomotives, and the emergence of electric railways, emphasizing their importance for societal progress. He highlights recent developments and challenges in electric transportation, references notable accidents, and presents statistical data demonstrating the popularity of trams during peak times. Additionally, the author speculates on the future of transportation, envisioning an electric-powered landscape designed to facilitate rapid transit and improved quality of life in cities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aElectric railroads
653 _aElectric automobiles
653 _aStreet-railroads -- England -- London
700 1 _aPreece, Llewellyn
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55793
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