Transcontinental Train Odyssey
Tim Fischer
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Transcontinental Train Odyssey
by Tim Fischer
Published
May 28, 2005
Publisher
Allen & Unwin
Pages
256
ISBN-13
9781741144505
ISBN-10
1741144507
Description
Tim Fischer's very personal guide to the great transcontinental railways of the world.'This book is both highly educational and a damn good read.' - Sam Burgess, OAM, former chairman Zig Zag Railway'A fascinating view of railways throughout the world by an Australian railway do-er.' - Mike Mohan, formerly of US Railroader, Southern Pacific Railways and now ARG, PerthJoin Tim Fischer, former deputy prime minister of Australia and one of the country's best-known (and most energetic) train enthusiasts, on an entertaining and informative journey to the great railways of the world.From the early days of train travel to the heady international race to develop new railways to the inaugural journey of Australia's new Ghan, Tim explores the successes and the disasters of a mode of transport that still captures the imagination today.Here are tales from Tim's many hundreds of train trips around the world, colourful anecdotes about the characters he's met and the far-flung places he's visited, and descriptions of his twelve greatest stations in the world - as well as enough rail history and technical information to satisfy the most ardent trainspotter.
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How many pages are in Transcontinental Train Odyssey?
This edition of Transcontinental Train Odyssey has approximately 256 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Transcontinental Train Odyssey?
For most readers, Transcontinental Train Odyssey typically takes between 5h 20m and 3h 33m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 64,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 16m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 9 days • Estimated word count: 64,000 words
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What is the word count of Transcontinental Train Odyssey?
The estimated word count for Transcontinental Train Odyssey is approximately 64,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Transcontinental Train Odyssey?
Transcontinental Train Odyssey was written by Tim Fischer.
When was Transcontinental Train Odyssey published?
The publication date for this specific edition is May 28, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.