The Upgraded, Latest Vehicle Encyclopedia
The "Vehicles" guide, which has sold over 500,000 copies in total across its first and revised editions, is reborn as a new edition with a DVD!
Featuring the latest photos and information, and 16 extra pages, it's packed with content!! The classifications in each genre have been partially updated to reflect the latest information.
The railway section introduces the latest trains on the West Kyushu Shinkansen and the operation of the Relay Kamome. Many pages are dedicated to sightseeing trains, including the popular Futatsuboshi 4047 and Aoniyoshi!
The automobile section has been reclassified, focusing particularly on firefighting and construction vehicles, highlighting their functions and roles. Firefighting vehicles are categorized by water discharge, rescue, and command, while construction vehicles are categorized by civil engineering and building construction.
The airplane section focuses on passenger aircraft, with entries organized by airline, including a comprehensive selection of international airlines. Many other aircraft, including working planes and Self-Defense Forces aircraft, are also included.
The ship section is packed with various types of ships, from passenger ships to cargo ships.
The DVD includes impressive videos of construction vehicles and rare footage of the original Shinkansen, the 0 Series. It also features jobs related to airplanes, such as pilots and flight attendants. The content is packed with exciting material, including a luxurious cruise ship tour to Yakushima Island. Running time is approximately 110 minutes!
[Recommendation from the Editor]
Vehicles, regardless of their type, are indispensable to our lives.
They enable faster and longer travel, transporting more people and goods. Furthermore, they perform tasks in place of humans and protect us from accidents and disasters.
This illustrated guide introduces such vehicles, divided into four categories: trains, automobiles, airplanes, and ships. It features approximately 800 types across these four genres. The photos and information are edited to be as up-to-date as possible.
Even just flipping through it will surely captivate you with the charm of vehicles. Reading it carefully will provide you with in-depth knowledge.
Enjoy the newly updated "Vehicles" illustrated guide to the fullest!