If you travelled this morning, thank an engineer. Engineers solve
problems to make life easier.
One major problem at the start of the 20th century was inner-city
travel. Rails were expensive and they obviously limited where a
tram could go, but how could engineers do away with rails?
Another problem was how to move a tram without horses.
Read how the cities of Bradford and Leeds became so unhappy
with the trams-without-rails they had bought that they actually
set about building their own.
This book includes images of trams-without-rails as well as
working models, and asks:
• Why have they all disappeared?
• Why was driving the trams so difficult?
• What was the 'Diddler'?
It also contains details of how you can make your own electric
motor with some cheap, everyday household items.
With details of the very first British tram-without-rails and an
audio version included, welcome to the fascinating history of this
part of engineering.
“This is a brilliant introduction to engineering for young people.
Tom Farris is a master storyteller.”
Steven Bruce, Railway Engineering Manager, DB Transport.
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Tom Farris is an accomplished technical author and draughtsman and has many years experience of writing clear explanatory text that means it is almost impossible not to understand. Here he has put his experience and expertise to attracting a new generation into the fascinating world of engineering.
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