An Illustrated History Of The Great Western Narrow Gauge
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An Illustrated History Of The Great Western Narrow Gauge
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2011
An Illustrated History Of The Great Western Narrow Gauge written by Peter Johnson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011 with Narrow gauge railroads categories.
Trains & railways: general interest.
Narrow Gauge Railways
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2013-07-10
Narrow Gauge Railways written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-07-10 with History categories.
Narrow gauge railways, so well suited to difficult, mountainous terrain, were built in many of the UK's most scenic locations. Their genesis was in mines and quarries where they replaced manor horse-pulled wagons, but their adaptability meant that by the 1860s they were also carrying passengers, in some cases over quite considerable distances. Today a good proportion of all the important lines survive in the service of tourists, whose appreciation of the landscape, and the railways themselves, keep these relics of industrial Britain alive in all their variety. Peter Johnson has been researching and writing about narrow gauge lines for many years, and this is the perfect introduction to a rich and appealing corner of British railway history.
The Vale Of Rheidol Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2020-04-30
The Vale Of Rheidol Railway written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-04-30 with Transportation categories.
Built to carry minerals from mines in the Rheidol valley, the 2ft gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway found its niche carrying tourists to the tourist attraction at Devil’s Bridge, 12 miles inland from the Cardigan coast resort of Aberystwyth. Taken over by the Cambrian Railways and then the Great Western Railway, it became the last steam railway operated by British Rail. In 1989 it became the first part of the national network to be privatized. Now under the control of a charitable trust it is undergoing a revival that will see it become one of the leading tourist attractions in Mid-Wales.
Illustrated Book Of Steam And Rail
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Author : Colin Garratt
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003
Illustrated Book Of Steam And Rail written by Colin Garratt and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Locomotives categories.
Since the birth of the railroads in the early Industrial Age, people across the world have been fascinated by the locomotive as a powerful symbol of advanced technology and an exciting means of transport. From the early beginnings of steam power to today's high-speed passenger trains, this book spans nearly two centuries of locomotive and railway development.
The Welshpool Llanfair Light Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2020-10-19
The Welshpool Llanfair Light Railway written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Pen and Sword Transport this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-19 with Transportation categories.
“A superb book . . . about the background to the railway, its development and closure and the relaunch into one of Wales’ most pleasant preserved railways.” —The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society Unusually among Welsh narrow-gauge railways, the 2ft 6in gauge Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway was built to benefit agriculture, not minerals. After several failed attempts to connect the market town at Welshpool with the rural community around Llanfair Caereinion, the 1896 Light Railways Act paved the way for the railway which opened in 1902. Operated by the Cambrian Railways and then by the Great Western Railway, it became the only narrow-gauge steam railway catering for goods traffic under the auspices of British Railways. Sadly, it was closed in 1956 but enthusiasts ensured its revival, which started in 1963. Overcoming many obstacles, the railway is now run by a charitable trust and is a leading volunteer-operated tourist attraction in Montgomeryshire. “As is to be expected by the pre-eminent authority on Welsh narrow gauge and minor railways, this is a work of first-class research, but also one of much interest . . . I have no hesitation in recommending it, especially for anyone interested in narrow gauge or indeed preserved railways.” —The Journal of the Friends of the National Railway Museum “A worthwhile addition to the published material on this delightful railway, and likely to prompt even more interest amongst modellers.” —Railway Modeller “Whether it is a line you know well or not, if you like narrow gauge or minor railways then I am sure you will enjoy this book.” —Michael’s Model Railways
Gauge Evidence The History And Prospects Of The Railway System Illustrated By The Evidence Given Before The Gauge Commission
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Author : Samuel SIDNEY (Author of “The Book of the Horse.”.)
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1846
Gauge Evidence The History And Prospects Of The Railway System Illustrated By The Evidence Given Before The Gauge Commission written by Samuel SIDNEY (Author of “The Book of the Horse.”.) and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with categories.
Gauge Evidence
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Author : Samuel Sidney
language : en
Publisher: London, Edmonds
Release Date : 1846
Gauge Evidence written by Samuel Sidney and has been published by London, Edmonds this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1846 with Railroad gauges categories.
The Broad And The Narrow Gauge
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Author : Henry Lushington
language : en
Publisher: Theclassics.Us
Release Date : 2013-09
The Broad And The Narrow Gauge written by Henry Lushington and has been published by Theclassics.Us this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09 with categories.
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1846 edition. Excerpt: ... sinking, moreover, bearing a greater proportion to the 4 feet 8 inches than to 7 feet, will cause a far greater and more dangerous oscillation. We find it afterwards, on the head of accommodation, admitted that "Until lately the broad gauge carriages were altogether more commodious than those of the narrow gauge, but recently carriages have been introduced on several of the narrow gauge lines nearly as lofty as those on the broad gauge, and equally commodious." If this be accurate, it seems difficult to avoid the conclusion that the superior comfort of the broad gauge carriages has been so highly appreciated that it has been thoughtworth while to imitate it, even at a certain increase of risk. As to the comparative comfort, even now, every one must judge for himself. We have known fanatics who professed to prefer the inside of a coach to a railway carriage; and we can therefore believe in the existence of sectarians with minds inadequate to the broad, and with characteristic predilections for the narrow: still, we have never met with any one who had travelled by both, who did not prefer the luxuriousness and roominess of the Great Western to any other; and it is worth observing that in America, where a gauge of about 5 feet is in use, the superior commodiousness of the broad gauge is acknowledged, at the obvious sacrifice of safety, by building the carriages so as to overlay the wheels to a considerable extent. In England we are less careless of life; but the easy roominess of the Great Western carriages is, it would seem, sufficient to tempt us into some degree of rashness. The broad gauge however is, at any rate, "safer at high velocities" Now as to the unimportance of safety at high speeds, --an unimportance appreciated by the...
The Skyline Limited
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Author : Robert D. Turner
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994-01
The Skyline Limited written by Robert D. Turner and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994-01 with Narrow gauge railroads categories.
This is the dramatic story of the Kaslo & Slocan Railway-the Great Northern's narrow gauge-in the rugged Slocan Mountains of BC's West Kootenay district during the 1890s and early 1900s. Here too is the superbly illustrated account of the beautiful sternwheelers that connected the K&S with other Great Northern branch lines. The Skyline Limited is a fascinating chapter in the stories of the Great Northern and the Canadian Pacific.
The Iron Road
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Author : Christian Wolmar
language : en
Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd
Release Date : 2014-05-01
The Iron Road written by Christian Wolmar and has been published by Dorling Kindersley Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-01 with Transportation categories.
A fascinating journey through the history of railways From the early steam trains to the high-speed bullet trains of today, The Iron Road tells the hidden stories of railway history- the inspired engineering, blood, sweat and tears that went into the construction of the railways. Uncover the compelling tales of bold vision, invention and error, and social change behind the history of trains and railways, with famous railways such as the Transsiberian fully explored. Learn how the great railway pioneers such as George Stephenson produced the ideas and feats of engineering that created the railways and changed the world. Each exciting moment of railway history is captured, contextualised and enhanced by superb illustrations. Trains and railways of the past like the romantic Orient Express are brought to life through amazing eyewitness accounts, allowing you to see the railways through the eyes of people who were there at the time. Written by Christian Wolmar, an award-winning writer and broadcaster, The Iron Road is an exciting trip through the history of trains for any railway enthusiast.