Tube, Train, Tram, and Car; or, Up-to-date locomotion
Revolutionizing Urban Travel: A Comprehensive Study of Modern LocomotionBy Arthur H. Beavan
Length7h 28m
About this audiobook
In "Tube, Train, Tram, and Car; or, Up-to-date locomotion," Arthur H. Beavan embarks on an exploration of the burgeoning transportation advancements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book deftly weaves a narrative that captures the essence of modern mechanical innovation, employing a lively prose style that invites readers into a rapidly transforming world. Beavan contextualizes various modes of transit not just as mere conveniences but as pivotal elements shaping urban life and societal structures, reflecting the era's technological optimism and the complexities of urbanization. Arthur H. Beavan, a keen observer of contemporary societal shifts, draws on his background in engineering and enthusiasm for urban development to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. His insights stem from a life steeped in the transformations of transport technology, positioning him uniquely to comment on the implications of these changes. Beavan'Äôs expertise showcases a deep awareness of the socio-economic factors driving the adoption and evolution of modern transportation. This book is highly recommended for both historians and enthusiasts of technological development. It offers not only a thorough examination of transportation modes but also a reflection on their impact on society, making it a valuable addition to any library that seeks to understand the interplay between technology and daily life.
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GenreOther
Length7 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 24, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ELECTRICITY—THE NEW ORDER
45A BUSINESS JOURNEY BY L.C.C. TRAMS
2VARIOUS FORMS OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTION
46LONDON UNITED TRAMWAYS COMPANY
3CHAPTER II SOME PIONEER ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
47CHAPTER XIII PROVINCIAL TRAMWAYS
4THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY RAILWAY
48THE LIGHT RAILWAYS ACT OF 1896
5THE BRIGHTON BEACH RAILWAY
49MUNICIPAL TRAMWAY UNDERTAKINGS
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6THE CITY AND SOUTH LONDON RAILWAY
50THE GLASGOW TRAMWAYS
7CHAPTER III SOME PIONEER ELECTRIC RAILWAYS (continued)
51THE LIVERPOOL TRAMWAYS
8A TRIAL TRIP IN THE CITY AND SOUTH LONDON RAILWAY
52THE MANCHESTER TRAMWAYS
9THE WATERLOO AND CITY RAILWAY
53THE BIRMINGHAM TRAMWAYS
10THE LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD ELECTRIC RAILWAY
54PROVINCIAL RURAL TRAMWAYS
11CHAPTER IV REMARKABLE ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
55MANUFACTURING CENTRES—GREAT BRITAIN
12MONO-RAILWAYS
56THE BLACK COUNTRY AND THE POTTERIES
13HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
57THE NEW ORDER OF RURAL TRAMWAYS
14THE MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL ELECTRIC EXPRESS RAILWAY
58LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND RURAL TRAMWAYS
15CHAPTER V REJUVENATING THE METROPOLITAN INNER CIRCLE
59CHAPTER XIV THE SHALLOW UNDERGROUND SYSTEM
16CONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLITAN AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAYS
60IN LONDON
17THE NEW DISTRICT RAILWAY
61PARIS
18THE NEW METROPOLITAN RAILWAY
62BUDA-PESTH
19AMERICAN CAPITAL
63BOSTON
20CHAPTER VI THE CENTRAL LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY
64NEW YORK
21HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY AND ITS CITY SUBWAYS
65CHAPTER XV HORSELESS VEHICLES—ELECTRICAL AND OTHERWISE
22DESCRIPTION OF THE RAILWAY
66PRIVATE MOTOR-CARS
23ITS VENTILATION
67PUBLIC CONVEYANCES
24ITS ANNUAL SALE OF LOST ARTICLES
68CHAPTER XVI HORSELESS VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL AND OTHERWISE (continued)
25CHAPTER VII THE TUBULAR SYSTEM
69MOTOR-CARS IN WARFARE
26ORIGIN OF THE SYSTEM
70MOTORS IN AGRICULTURE
27RAILWAY TUBES, HOW THEY ARE BORED
71MERCANTILE MOTORS
28THE TUBE MOLE AT WORK
72CHAPTER XVII HORSELESS VEHICLES, ELECTRICAL AND OTHERWISE (continued)
29CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE BY TUBING
73SPEED OF MOTOR-CARS
30VIBRATION
74MOTOR-CARS AND PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
31CHAPTER VIII TOURING IN THE TUBES A SKETCH
75CHAPTER XVIII ELECTRICITY APPLIED TO NAVIGATION (A FORECAST)
32CHAPTER IX LONDON’S TANGLED TUBES
76DEVELOPMENT IN SIZE OF SHIPS AND STEAMERS
33THE TANGLE
77ELECTRIC STORAGE AS A MOTIVE POWER
34THE ROYAL COMMISSION
78THE “PRINCESS IDA” IN THE YEAR A.D. 19—
35CHAPTER X LONDON’S LATEST AND LONGEST TUBE
79CHAPTER XIX SOME ELECTRIC LOCOMOTION DRAWBACKS
36CHAPTER XI ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS GENERALLY
80THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE
37HISTORY OF TRAMWAYS
81ELECTRIC RAILWAY ACCIDENTS AND BREAKDOWNS
38VARIOUS METHODS OF HAULAGE
82MEDICAL OBJECTIONS TO TUBE TRAVELLING
39VARIOUS METHODS OF ELECTRIC TRAMWAY TRACTION
83CHAPTER XX SOME ELECTRIC LOCOMOTION DRAWBACKS (continued)
40CHAPTER XII LONDON’S TRAMWAYS
84TRAMWAY ACCIDENTS
41THE L.C.C. AND LONDON’S TRAFFIC
85ELECTRIC SHOCKS
42THE L.C.C. AND REHOUSING
86MOTOR-CAR ACCIDENTS
43THE L.C.C.’S TRAMWAY SYSTEM
87THE GENERAL VERDICT
44THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAMWAY TRACKS
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