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Dominion

The Railway and the Rise of Canada

by Stephen Bown ...

Narrated by Wayne Ward ...

Unabridged

12 hours 4 min

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea ... Read more

$39.95 CAD

**NATIONAL BESTSELLERNamed Best Book of the Year by the Globe and Mail, History Today and The Hill TimesA gripping and eye-opening account of the building of the engineering triumph that created a nation: the Canadian Pacific Railway**The sharp decline of the demand for fur in the late nineteenth century could have spelled economic disaster for the venerable Hudson’s Bay Company, but an idea
... Read more
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Nothing Like It In The World

The Men Who Built The Transcontinental Railroad 1863 - 1869

by Stephen E. Ambrose ...

Narrated by Jeffrey DeMunn ...

Unabridged

15 hours 38 min

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

In this New York Times bestseller, Stephen Ambrose brings to life the story of the building of the transcontinental railroad, from the men who financed it to the engineers and surveyors who risked their lives to the workers who signed on for the dangerous job.Nothing Like It in the World gives the account of an unprecedented feat of engineering, vision, and courage. It is the story of the men who
... Read more
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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

by Les Standiford ...

Narrated by Richmond Hoxie ...

Abridged

6 hours 19 min

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... Read more

$19.95 CAD

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
... Read more
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Thomas og vennerne - Fiskevogne og drillepinde

by Mattel ...

Narrated by Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Unabridged

12 min

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. James lover at trække fiske-nattoget over til fastlandet, men han forsøger at snyde sig ud af det. Hiro er altid sød og venlig over for alle andre, også de drillesyge godsvogne. Men kommer man altid længst med venlighed?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra ... Read more

$8.36 CAD

To herlige historier fra Thomas og vennerne på Sodor. James lover at trække fiske-nattoget over til fastlandet, men han forsøger at snyde sig ud af det. Hiro er altid sød og venlig over for alle andre, også de drillesyge godsvogne. Men kommer man altid længst med venlighed?Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og alle de andre lokomotiver fra
... Read more
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The Missing Years

A POW's Story from Changi to Hellfire Pass

by Stuart Lloyd ...

Narrated by Stuart Lloyd ...

Unabridged

12 hours 16 min

This is a Secret Memoir of Living Hell ... Revisited 60 years on. Capt Hugh Pilkington enjoyed the full and fun life of a rubber planter in pre-war Malaya. Then war broke out and he found himself fighting in Johor. Blasted by a sniper, he was hospitalised in Singapore, only for the hospital to be overrun by the Japanese in a horrific massacre. Then as a POW he was soon sent to labour on the Death ... Read more

$20.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This is a Secret Memoir of Living Hell ... Revisited 60 years on. Capt Hugh Pilkington enjoyed the full and fun life of a rubber planter in pre-war Malaya. Then war broke out and he found himself fighting in Johor. Blasted by a sniper, he was hospitalised in Singapore, only for the hospital to be overrun by the Japanese in a horrific massacre. Then as a POW he was soon sent to labour on the Death
... Read more
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Thomas og vennerne - Jernbanens konge

by Mattel ...

Narrated by Henrik Koefoed ...

Series series Thomas og vennerne
Unabridged

26 min

Jarlen af Sodor vender hjem til sit gods efter at have rejst verden rundt i mange år, og han har en masse spændende kasser med. Thomas og de andre damplokomotiver på Sodor er meget spændte på at se, hvad der gemmer sig i kasserne, og hvorfor jarlen får kørt sten og andre byggematerialer op til sit gods.Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og ... Read more

$10.50 CAD

Jarlen af Sodor vender hjem til sit gods efter at have rejst verden rundt i mange år, og han har en masse spændende kasser med. Thomas og de andre damplokomotiver på Sodor er meget spændte på at se, hvad der gemmer sig i kasserne, og hvorfor jarlen får kørt sten og andre byggematerialer op til sit gods.Tag med på spændende eventyr med toget Thomas, Gordon, James, Cranky, Diesel, Dexter, Henry og
... Read more
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Tecnologia IOT em Segurança Ferroviária

Projeto MPA - Monitoramento de Ponta de Agulha

by Alessander Boslooper ...

Narrated by Voz Artificial ...

Abridged

1 hour 15 min

O objetivo deste livro é subsidiar os leitores com informações técnicas de novas tecnologias da indústria 4.0 e praticá-las na segurança ferroviária, o que podemos chamar de Ferrovia 4.0, visando minimizar acidentes ferroviários. Este estudo de caso traz o monitoramento remoto de um cruzamento ferroviário utilizando IOT como base tecnológica e um novo design do sensor desenvolvido para a aplicação ... Read more

$16.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

O objetivo deste livro é subsidiar os leitores com informações técnicas de novas tecnologias da indústria 4.0 e praticá-las na segurança ferroviária, o que podemos chamar de Ferrovia 4.0, visando minimizar acidentes ferroviários. Este estudo de caso traz o monitoramento remoto de um cruzamento ferroviário utilizando IOT como base tecnológica e um novo design do sensor desenvolvido para a aplicação
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Fast Track

The Extraordinary Global History of The Race for High Speed Rail from the Award-Winning Trains Expert

by Christian Wolmar ...

Narrated by Christian Wolmar ...

Unabridged

10 hours 25 min

**The global history of high speed rail, from the railways' "wisest, most detailed historian" (**The Observer)Sleek, comfortable, accessible, and sustainable, high-speed rail is the future.Since Japan’s Bullet Train first sped down the track in the sixties, it has become a global icon, as famous for its punctuality as for its speed.The French TGV, or Train à Grande Vitesse, established a te... ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

**The global history of high speed rail, from the railways' "wisest, most detailed historian" (**The Observer)Sleek, comfortable, accessible, and sustainable, high-speed rail is the future.Since Japan’s Bullet Train first sped down the track in the sixties, it has become a global icon, as famous for its punctuality as for its speed.The French TGV, or Train à Grande Vitesse, established a te...
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Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition

The Story of the Evolution of the Train

by Paul Wonning ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Mike G ...

Series Audiobook 7 - Short History Series
Unabridged

4 hours 23 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Short History of Railroads takes readers on a journey along the trail of the evolution of the railway. Discover the role trains had in the transportation revolution that changed the world. Readers will find an extensive list of railroad museums across the United States. ... Read more

$6.86 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.The Short History of Railroads takes readers on a journey along the trail of the evolution of the railway. Discover the role trains had in the transportation revolution that changed the world. Readers will find an extensive list of railroad museums across the United States.
... Read more
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The Moment We Meet

Stories of love, hope and chance encounters by the No. 1 bestselling author

by Sheila O'Flanagan ...

Narrated by Grainne Gillis ...

Unabridged

8 hours 5 min

Who you meet can change your life for ever...A wonderful collection of short stories from Sheila O'Flanagan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MISSING WIFE and THE HIDEAWAY. The Moment We Meet was previously published as Destinations.Featuring an exclusive Q&A with Sheila O'Flanagan...Perfect for readers of Catherine Alliott a... ... Read more

$34.99 CAD

Who you meet can change your life for ever...A wonderful collection of short stories from Sheila O'Flanagan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MISSING WIFE and THE HIDEAWAY. The Moment We Meet was previously published as Destinations.Featuring an exclusive Q&A with Sheila O'Flanagan...Perfect for readers of Catherine Alliott a...
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Stealing the General

The Great Locomotive Chase and the First Medal of Honor

by Russell S. Bonds ...

Narrated by Bronson Pinchot ...

Unabridged

15 hours 13 min

On April 12, 1862—one year to the day after Confederate guns opened on Fort Sumter and started the Civil War—a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and nineteen infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine called the General. Racing northward at speeds near sixty miles an hour, cutting telegraph lines, and destroying track along the way, ... Read more

$34.95 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

On April 12, 1862—one year to the day after Confederate guns opened on Fort Sumter and started the Civil War—a tall, mysterious smuggler and self-appointed Union spy named James J. Andrews and nineteen infantry volunteers infiltrated Georgia and stole a steam engine called the General. Racing northward at speeds near sixty miles an hour, cutting telegraph lines, and destroying track along the way,
... Read more
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De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen

Een ongelooflijk avontuur van meer dan 70.000 kilometer

by Monisha Rajesh ...

Narrated by Dieuwertje Blok ...

Unabridged

12 hours 24 min

Toen Monisha Rajesh haar plan aankondigde voor De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen werd ze met grote ogen aangekeken, maar niet lang daarna stippelde ze zorgvuldig een route uit over de mooiste spoorwegen ter wereld. Zo begon Monisha Rajesh samen met haar vriend aan een onvergetelijke reis die hen van Londen naar de uitgestrekte vlaktes van Mongolië bracht. Van Noord-Korea naar Canada, Kazachstan ... Read more

$36.81 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

Toen Monisha Rajesh haar plan aankondigde voor De reis om de wereld in 80 treinen werd ze met grote ogen aangekeken, maar niet lang daarna stippelde ze zorgvuldig een route uit over de mooiste spoorwegen ter wereld. Zo begon Monisha Rajesh samen met haar vriend aan een onvergetelijke reis die hen van Londen naar de uitgestrekte vlaktes van Mongolië bracht. Van Noord-Korea naar Canada, Kazachstan
... Read more
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Boss of the Grips

The Life of James H. Williams and the Red Caps of Grand Central Terminal

by Eric K. Washington ...

Narrated by David Sadzin ...

Unabridged

10 hours 11 min

A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

A long-overdue biography of the head of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps, who flourished in the cultural nexus of Harlem and American railroads.In a feat of remarkable research and timely reclamation, Eric K. Washington uncovers the nearly forgotten life of James H. Williams (1878–1948), the chief porter of Grand Central Terminal's Red Caps—a multitude of Harlem-based black men whom he organized
... Read more
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HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting

The Ultimate Handbook for Train Spotting Skills, Identifying Trains, and Connecting with the Railfan Community

by HowExpert ...

Narrated by Dylan McCright ...

Unabridged

3 hours 44 min

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides ... Read more

$27.47 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

If you’re passionate about trains and want to elevate your train spotting experience, HowExpert Guide to Train Spotting is your ultimate companion. This guide takes you on a comprehensive journey through train spotting, offering expert insights, practical advice, and a deep dive into every aspect of this beloved hobby. Whether you're just starting out or refining your skills, this book provides
... Read more
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The Trains Now Departed

Sixteen Excursions into the Lost Delights of Britain's Railways

by Michael Williams ...

Narrated by Michael Tudor Barnes ...

Unabridged

10 hours 45 min

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a ... Read more

$20.29 CAD

SOMETIMES you come across a lofty railway viaduct, marooned in the middle of a remote country landscape. Or a crumbling platform from some once-bustling junction buried under the buddleia. If you are lucky you might be able to follow some rusting tracks, or explore an old tunnel leading to…well, who knows where? Listen hard. Is that the wind in the undergrowth? Or the spectre of a train from a
... Read more
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Rival Rails

The Race to Build America's Greatest Transcontinental Railroad

by Walter R. Borneman ...

Narrated by Norman Dietz ...

Unabridged

15 hours

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was ... Read more

$35.72 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The driving of the golden spike at Promontory Summit, which marked the completion of the country's first transcontinental railroad, was only the beginning of the race for railroad dominance. In the aftermath of this building feat, dozens of railroads, each with aggressive empire builders at their helms, raced one another for the ultimate prize of a southern transcontinental route that was
... Read more
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Last Train to Paradise

Henry Flagler and the Spectacular Rise and Fall of the Railroad that Crossed an Ocean

by Les Standiford ...

Narrated by Del Roy ...

Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key ... Read more

$23.00 CAD

The fast-paced and gripping true account of the extraordinary construction and spectacular demise of the Key West Railroad—one of the greatest engineering feats ever undertaken, destroyed in one fell swoop by the strongest storm ever to hit U.S. shores.In 1904, the brilliant and driven entrepreneur Henry Flagler, partner to John D. Rockefeller, dreamed of a railway connecting the island of Key
... Read more
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Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering

by Gavin T. Railton ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 39 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves ... Read more

$13.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Railway engineering is undergoing a groundbreaking transformation driven by the need for speed, sustainability, and advanced technology. Tracks of Innovation: Modern Railway Engineering explores the most exciting innovations shaping the future of rail transport. From high-speed bullet trains to the development of hyperloop systems, this book delves
... Read more
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A Short History of the Railroad

by Christian Wolmar ...

Narrated by Robert Maskell ...

Unabridged

11 hours 57 min

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the ... Read more

$26.00 CAD

A fascinating journey through the history of railways, packed with first-hand accounts of innovation, triumph, and tragedy.From the earliest steam engine to the high-speed bullet trains of today, A Short History of the Railway reveals the hidden stories of railway history across the world - the inspired engineering; the blood, sweat, and tears that went into the construction of the tracks; the
... Read more
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The Race Underground

Boston, New York, and the Incredible Rivalry That Built America's First Subway

by Doug Most ...

Narrated by John H. Mayer ...

Unabridged

15 hours 26 min

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to ... Read more

$29.95 CAD

In the late nineteenth century, as cities like Boston and New York grew larger, the streets became increasingly clogged with horse-drawn carts. When the great blizzard of 1888 brought New York City to a halt, a solution had to be found. Two brothers—Henry Melville Whitney of Boston and William Collins Whitney of New York City—pursued the dream of his city being the first American metropolis to
... Read more
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The Elegant Hustler

Adventures From a Life on the Move

by Celia Imrie ...

Narrated by Celia Imrie ...

Unabridged

9 hours 40 min

'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion ... Read more

$43.99 CAD

'Days seem so exhilarating aboard a ship: surrounded by water, an ever-changing spectrum of blues, greys and black, the sky surrounds you like a great bowl. The colours change from Prussian blue, speckled with turquoise, white horses, to fifty shades of grey, with the horizon a thin silver line and a Biblical display of golden sunrays, spilling down.'For Celia Imrie, travel is not simply a passion
... Read more
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The Great Railroad Revolution

The History of Trains in America

by Christian Wolmar ...

Narrated by Mike Chamberlain ...

Unabridged

17 hours 4 min

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and ... Read more

$42.59 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

America was made by the railroads. The opening of the Baltimore & Ohio line—the first American railroad—in the 1830s sparked a national revolution in the way that people lived thanks to the speed and convenience of train travel. Built through heroic effort, the American railroad network was bigger in every sense than Europe's, and facilitated everything from long-distance travel to commuting and
... Read more
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The Great Train Robber: My Autobiography

The Inside Story of Britain's Most Notorious Heist

by Chris Pickard ...

Narrated by Nick Reynolds ...

Unabridged

11 hours 49 min

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction ... Read more

$75.99 CAD

What is it that fascinates so many people about Ronnie Biggs and makes him a household name sixty years on from the crime that made his name? Is it the man or the myth that makes Ron a latter-day Robin Hood, and the odd man out who is best remembered from a gang of sixteen who held up a mail train in August 1963?This book covers Ron's entire life including the Great Train Robbery, his conviction
... Read more
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On the Shadow Tracks

A Journey through Occupied Myanmar

by Clare Hammond ...

Narrated by Clare Hammond ...

Unabridged

9 hours 8 min

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months ... Read more

$25.83 CAD

Brought to you by Penguin.In 2016, while working as a journalist in Yangon, Clare Hammond discovered an obscure map that showed a web of new railways spanning the length and breadth of the country - railways not shown on any other publicly available maps. She was determined to uncover the railways' origins, purpose, and most of all, the silence that surrounded them. She would spend three months
... Read more

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