Trams without Rails

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.