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The Victorians risked more than just delays when boarding a steam train . . . Victorian inventors certainly didn't lack steam, but while they squabbled over who deserved the title of 'The Father of the Locomotive' and enjoyed their fame and fortune, safety on the rails was not their priority. Brakes were seen as a needless luxury and boilers had an inconvenient tendency to overheat and explode, and in turn, blow up anyone in reach. Often recognised...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1780226365
ISBN13:9781780226361
Release Date:August 2015
Publisher:Phoenix
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.62 lbs.
Dimensions:0.9" x 5.0" x 7.7"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary
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