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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 a highly skilled and experienced technical writer with years of experience writing manuals on complex equipment for top engineers. This includes process control, military operational equipment instructions, geographic location software and computer program analysis of Formula-1 racing cars. Tom Farris is also a top technical illustrator for international oil and gas publications. All this requires a deep understanding of how machines work and how they are put together, plus the important ability to explain everything clearly. This means that it is virtually impossible not to understand and enjoy this fascinating and interesting journey through old technology. Written in an accessible style, this book will entertain, intrigue and fascinate the reader

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