Contents

Contents : famous firsts on land -- introduction -- rolling along -- getting a grip -- putting on the brakes -- drum & disc brakes -- vehicle systems -- at the controls -- shock absorbers -- engine power -- diesel engines -- rotary engines -- efficient engines -- gears - speed control -- the differential -- steering -- faster & sleeker -- people movers -- maglevs -- trams & trolley buses -- running on rails -- high-speed trains -- making tracks -- index.