British Railways
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British Railways 1948 73
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Author : T. R. Gourvish
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 1986
British Railways 1948 73 written by T. R. Gourvish and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Business & Economics categories.
Originally published in 1986, this is a business history of the first twenty-five years of nationalised railways in Britain. Commissioned by the British Railways Board and based on the Board's extensive archives, it fully analyses the dynamics of nationalised industry management and the complexities of the vital relationship with government. After exploring the origins of nationalisation, the book deals with the organisation, financial performance, investment and commercial policies of the British Transport Commission (1948-2), Railway Executive (1948-53) and British Railways Board (1963-73). Calculations of profit and loss, investment, and productivity are provided on a consistent basis for 1948-73. This business history thus represents a major contribution not only to the debate about the role of the railways in a modern economy but also to that concerning the nationalised industries, which have proved to be one of the most enduring problems of the British economy since the war.
British Railways In Transition
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Author : Derek H. Aldcroft
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 1968-06-18
British Railways In Transition written by Derek H. Aldcroft and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968-06-18 with History categories.
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements
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Author : Edwin A. Pratt
language : en
Publisher: Dalcassian Publishing Company
Release Date : 1921-01-01
British Railways And The Great War Organisation Efforts Difficulties And Achievements written by Edwin A. Pratt and has been published by Dalcassian Publishing Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1921-01-01 with categories.
The Reshaping Of British Railways
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Author : British Railway Board
language : en
Publisher: Collins
Release Date : 2013-01-01
The Reshaping Of British Railways written by British Railway Board and has been published by Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-01-01 with Railroads categories.
The Reshaping of British Railways is a piece of railway history every dedicated enthusiast will want in their collection. Bradshaw's Guide has given birth to a wave of nostalgia for our Victorian and Edwardian railway systems. The Reshaping of British Railways, another facsimile which will fascinate train buffs, is the document that decimated these systems forever. With the British Rail company's failure, by the early 1960s, to stem the network's huge annual losses, the government turned to Dr Richard Beeching. He was to save money by recommending the cutting of redundant routes and services. His two reports, The Reshaping of British Railways (1963) and The Development of the Major Railway Trunk Routes (1965), were published by the British Railways Board in 1965, and offer a fascinating snapshot of our nation's railways. In the first part of this historic facsimile, Dr Beeching identifies the 2,363 stations and 5,000 miles (8,000 km) of railway line for closure - over 50% of all stations and 30% of route miles. The second part recommends a small number of major remaining routes for significant investment. Well documented nationwide protests resulted in the saving of some stations and lines, but the majority were closed as planned and Beeching's name is to this day associated with the mass closure of railways and the loss of many local services in the period that followed. Now, for the first time, this iconic piece of railway history is available in its entirety, complete with the original tables and maps of routes deemed fit for closure.
British Railways In The 1960s Western Region
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Author : Geoff Plumb
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2021-07-30
British Railways In The 1960s Western Region written by Geoff Plumb 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 2021-07-30 with Transportation categories.
An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change. After the Second World War, Britain’s railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernization. The “Big Four” railway companies were nationalized from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a program of building new “Standard” steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951. This program was superseded by the 1955 scheme to dieselize and electrify many lines, and so the last loco of the “Standard” types was built in 1960—and the steam locomotives had been swept entirely from the BR network by 1968. This series of books is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. This volume covers much of the Western Region, as photographed by the author in his youth, often with limited time or disposable income but always with a passion for his project. While not a complete history, it offers a vivid illustration of how things were in the relatively recent past and imparts information through comprehensive captions, which give a sense of occasion—often a “last run” of a locomotive type or over a stretch of line about to be closed down. In simple terms, it’s a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever. Praise for the series “Profusely illustrated . . . impressively informative.” —Midwest Book Review “An evocative collection of views of the twilight of BR steam.” —Railway Modeller
Great British Railways
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Author : Vicki Pipe
language : en
Publisher: September Publishing
Release Date : 2020-02-06
Great British Railways written by Vicki Pipe and has been published by September Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-06 with Travel categories.
Take a journey of discovery and explore the top 50 things to see and do on Great British railways. Find the rarest train routes, learn about the railways' people and animal friends, marvel at iconic stations, whizz over amazing bridges, steam through tremendous tunnels and visit the most spectacular railway sights. You can: - Ride across dramatic viaducts. - Visit Britain's busiest railway hub and its least-used station. - Stop at Britain's highest station. - Meet the railway cats and dogs.This lively, interactive book will inspire children – and adults – to seize the moment and explore the wonderful world of Great Britain's railways. Written by Vicki Pipe with additional fun facts from Geoff Marshall, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel's All the Stations and authors of The Railway Adventures.
The Reshaping Of British Railways
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Author : British Railways Board
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1963
The Reshaping Of British Railways written by British Railways Board and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1963 with Railroads categories.
Report by the chairman of the board, Richard Beeching.
British Railways In The 1950s And 60s
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Author : Greg Morse
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Release Date : 2012-09-20
British Railways In The 1950s And 60s written by Greg Morse and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-20 with Transportation categories.
As Britain moved from austerity to prosperity in the 1950s and 1960s, it became clear that British Railways needed to modernise its equipment and rationalise its network if it was to hold its own in the face of growing competition from road and air transport. After attempting to maintain pre-war networks and technology in the 1950s, a reversal of policy in the 1960s brought line closures, new liveries and the last breath of steam, as Dr Beeching and his successors strove to break even and build a new business from the old. From Britannia to the 'Blue Pullman', Evening Star to Inter-City, Greg Morse takes us through this turbulent twenty-year period, which started with drab prospects and ended with BR poised to launch the fastest diesel-powered train in the world.
Building Of Britain S Railways
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Author : Catherine Chambers
language : en
Publisher: Raintree
Release Date : 2017-04-06
Building Of Britain S Railways written by Catherine Chambers and has been published by Raintree this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-06 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.
Government The Railways And The Modernization Of Britain
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Author : Charles Loft
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2006-09-27
Government The Railways And The Modernization Of Britain written by Charles Loft and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006-09-27 with Business & Economics categories.
This work explains the background to, and politics behind, the infamous Beeching Report, which recommended the closure of a third of Britain's railways.