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
2VARIOUS FORMS OF ELECTRIC LOCOMOTION
3CHAPTER II SOME PIONEER ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
4THE GIANT’S CAUSEWAY RAILWAY
5THE BRIGHTON BEACH RAILWAY
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6THE CITY AND SOUTH LONDON RAILWAY
7CHAPTER III SOME PIONEER ELECTRIC RAILWAYS (continued)
8A TRIAL TRIP IN THE CITY AND SOUTH LONDON RAILWAY
9THE WATERLOO AND CITY RAILWAY
10THE LIVERPOOL OVERHEAD ELECTRIC RAILWAY
11CHAPTER IV REMARKABLE ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
12MONO-RAILWAYS
13HIGH-SPEED ELECTRIC RAILWAYS
14THE MANCHESTER AND LIVERPOOL ELECTRIC EXPRESS RAILWAY
15CHAPTER V REJUVENATING THE METROPOLITAN INNER CIRCLE
16CONSTRUCTION OF THE METROPOLITAN AND METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAYS
17THE NEW DISTRICT RAILWAY
18THE NEW METROPOLITAN RAILWAY
19AMERICAN CAPITAL
20CHAPTER VI THE CENTRAL LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY
21HISTORY OF THE RAILWAY AND ITS CITY SUBWAYS
22DESCRIPTION OF THE RAILWAY
23ITS VENTILATION
24ITS ANNUAL SALE OF LOST ARTICLES
25CHAPTER VII THE TUBULAR SYSTEM
26ORIGIN OF THE SYSTEM
27RAILWAY TUBES, HOW THEY ARE BORED
28THE TUBE MOLE AT WORK
29CLAIMS FOR DAMAGE BY TUBING
30VIBRATION
31CHAPTER VIII TOURING IN THE TUBES A SKETCH
32CHAPTER IX LONDON’S TANGLED TUBES
33THE TANGLE
34THE ROYAL COMMISSION
35CHAPTER X LONDON’S LATEST AND LONGEST TUBE
36CHAPTER XI ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS GENERALLY
37HISTORY OF TRAMWAYS
38VARIOUS METHODS OF HAULAGE
39VARIOUS METHODS OF ELECTRIC TRAMWAY TRACTION
40CHAPTER XII LONDON’S TRAMWAYS
41THE L.C.C. AND LONDON’S TRAFFIC
42THE L.C.C. AND REHOUSING
43THE L.C.C.’S TRAMWAY SYSTEM
44THE MAINTENANCE OF TRAMWAY TRACKS
45A BUSINESS JOURNEY BY L.C.C. TRAMS
46LONDON UNITED TRAMWAYS COMPANY
47CHAPTER XIII PROVINCIAL TRAMWAYS
48THE LIGHT RAILWAYS ACT OF 1896
49MUNICIPAL TRAMWAY UNDERTAKINGS
50THE GLASGOW TRAMWAYS
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