How did the advances in the IR

lead to the Shinkansen in

Japan?

Matt Miki

Iron

Coal

Electricity

Advances

Steam was slower and used up materials

Shinkansen use more power, however, are more successful

Steam engine ran on steam Shinkansen runs on electricity.

Differences between the Shinkansen and the Steam Locomotive

Transitions

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References

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