Whitehouse & Thomas. The steam locomotive was the first machine to transport people faster than animals had, and it led to enormous social and economic change, becoming a cult object in itself. The authors cover a myriad of topics such as steam pioneers, locomotive builders and types, an engineer's typical day, the delivery of goods, and steam locomotive milestones to show the effects "the iron horse" had on the world. 192 pgs., B&W illustrations, 8½"x 11", softbound. #0R05705