by Christopher Chant, John Moore · Grange Books Ltd · tapa dura · ISBN 9781840133592
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«Rapid Transit Systems» is an illustrated essay on transport history by Christopher Chant and John Moore, published by Grange Books Ltd in hardcover.
The book explains how and where diesel and electric locomotives replaced steam ones, and describes in detail with illustrations the metros, trams, monorails and other rapid trains dedicated to passenger transport. It includes abundant historical information, anecdotes and curious facts about the importance of this means of transport.
It belongs to the World's Greatest Railways series; the original subtitle is And the Decline of Steam. Edition of 64 pages in English, published in 2001.
Reading for enthusiasts of railway history and urban transport, with a popularising and illustrated approach.
