Festiniog Railway From Slate Railway To Heritage Operation 1921 2014
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Festiniog Railway From Slate Railway To Heritage Operation 1921 2014
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2017-10-30
Festiniog Railway From Slate Railway To Heritage Operation 1921 2014 written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-30 with Transportation categories.
Opened in 1836 as a horse tramway using gravity to carry slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog, by the 1920s the Festiniog Railway had left its years of technical innovation and high profits long behind. After the First World War, the railways path led inexorably to closure, to passengers in 1939 and goods in 1946.After years of abandonment, visionary enthusiasts found a way to take control of the railway and starting its restoration in 1955. Not only did they have to fight the undergrowth, they also had to fight a state-owned utility which had appropriated a part of the route. All problems were eventually overcome and a 2 mile deviation saw services restored to Blaenau Ffestiniog in 1982.Along the way, the railway found its old entrepreneurial magic, building new steam locomotives and carriages, and rebuilding the Welsh highland Railway, to become a leading 21st century tourist attraction.Historian Peter Johnson, well known for his books on Welsh railways, has delved into the archives and previously untapped sources to produce this new history, a must-read for enthusiasts and visitors alike.The Festiniog Railways pre–1921 history is covered in Peter Johnsons book, Festiniog Railway the Spooner era and after 1830–1920, also published by Pen & Sword Transport.
Festiniog Railway Volume 2
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2017
Festiniog Railway Volume 2 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 2017 with Narrow gauge railroads categories.
Festiniog Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2017
Festiniog 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 2017 with History categories.
Opened in 1836 as a horse tramway using gravity to carry slate from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Porthmadog, by the 1920s the Festiniog Railway had left its years of technical innovation and high profits long behind. After the First World War, the railway's path led inexorably to closure, to passengers in 1939 and goods in 1946. After years of abandonment, visionary enthusiasts found a way to take control of the railway and starting its restoration in 1955. Not only did they have to fight the undergrowth, they also had to fight a state-owned utility which had appropriated a part of the route. All problems were eventually overcome and a 21/2 mile deviation saw services restored to Blaenau Ffestiniog in 1982. Along the way, the railway found its old entrepreneurial magic, building new steam locomotives and carriages, and rebuilding the Welsh highland Railway, to become a leading 21st century tourist attraction. Historian Peter Johnson, well known for his books on Welsh railways, has delved into the archives and previously untapped sources to produce this new history, a must-read for enthusiasts and visitors alike. The Festiniog Railway's pre-1921 history is covered in Peter Johnson's book, Festiniog Railway the Spooner era and after 1830-1920, also published by Pen & Sword Transport.
Festiniog Railway The Spooner Era And After 1830 1920
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-04-30
Festiniog Railway The Spooner Era And After 1830 1920 written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-04-30 with Transportation categories.
Festiniog Railway 1836–2014 describes the history of the worlds first steam-operated narrow gauge railway to carry passengers. It covers the history of the railway from its beginnings as a horse-worked tramroad in 1836, through its technical developments with the introduction of steam locomotives, Fairlie articulated locomotives and bogie carriages through its twentieth-century decline, to closure in 1946, and then to the preservation era and its development as a major twenty-first-century tourist attraction.Built to serve the extensive slate industry in the Ffestiniog area of North Wales by carrying slate from the quarries to the port at Porthmadog, from 1865 the railway also operated a passenger service to serve the local community, which also attracted tourists. Closed in 1946 the railway was revived in stages from 1955, when a prolonged compensation claim was mounted against a major state-owned company for land taken to build a power station. Volunteers from all over the world came together to restore and operate this important piece of world industrial heritage, including the construction of the 2 mile deviation needed to bypass the power station. Services were resumed between Porthmadog and Blaenau Ffestiniog in 1982.The Festiniog Railway runs through some of the most beautiful countryside in North Wales, with spectacular views of mountains and lakes. The railway also has a very impressive collection of modern and historic motive power and rolling stock. It is one of the most successful tourist attractions in Wales and is one of the most important industrial history sites in the world.
The Snowdon Mountain Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2021-12-30
The Snowdon Mountain 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 2021-12-30 with Transportation categories.
The Snowdon Mountain Railway is one of the great narrow gauge railways of North Wales, with thousands of visitors travelling to the summit of Mount Snowdon along the line each year. This book covers the history of this historic and interesting line from its beginnings in the 1890s through to the present day. The author Peter Johnson has been writing about narrow gauge railways for many years and has a deep knowledge of the lines in North and Mid Wales. The Snowdon Mountain Railway is an important part of the tourist industry in North Wales and plays a vital part in providing transport in this popular and much visited area. This volume looks at the narrow gauge railway's history and development, taking in the present and future development of this fascinating line's operation.
Rebuilding The Welsh Highland Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2018-08-30
Rebuilding The Welsh Highland Railway written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-30 with Transportation categories.
THE REVIVAL AND RESTORATION of the Welsh Highland Railway is one of the greatest heritage railway achievements of the 21st Century, yet its success followed more than one hundred years of failure.Supported by public loans, its first incarnation combined the moribund North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways, some of the abandoned works of the Portmadoc, Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway and part of the horse-worked Croesor Tramway. Opened in 1923, it was closed in 1937 and the track was lifted in 1941.Serious talk of revival started in the 1960s but restoration did not start until 1997, with the neighbouring Ffestiniog Railway at the helm, supported by generous donors and benefactors, the Millennium Commission, the Welsh Government and teams of enthusiastic volunteers.Author Peter Johnson steers a course through the railways complicated pre-history before describing the events, including a court hearing, three public inquiries and a great deal of controversy, leading to the start of services between Caernarfon and Porthmadog in 2011. A postscript describes post-completion developments.
Dino
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Author : Brian Long
language : en
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2015-12-14
Dino written by Brian Long and has been published by Veloce Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-14 with Transportation categories.
Although not the fastest or the most powerful Ferrari, the beautiful lines of the Dino have inspired generations of enthusiasts. This book covers the full story of the Dino, from Pininfarina concept car through to the final production model, illustrated throughout with contemporary material. The book features THE definitive record of the little V6 Ferrari and its Fiat sibling 'Dino', named after Enzo's son. It contains full year-by-year coverage of production models with the American and European markets covered in great detail. There are over 250 contemporary photos, mainly in color, along with ontemporary advertising and brochures.
The Corris Railway
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-10-30
The Corris Railway written by Peter Johnson and has been published by Pen and Sword this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-30 with Transportation categories.
An extensively illustrated history of this Welsh railway—and the effort to restore it. One of Wales’ oldest narrow gauge railways, the 2ft 3in gauge Corris Railway was built to carry slate from several quarries in the Dulas valley to wharves on the river Dyfi. At first forbidden to use steam locomotives or to carry passengers, it overcame these obstacles and became an essential part of the community that it served. It was also a forerunner in encouraging tourists, offering inclusive tours to nearby Talyllyn, with passengers traveling on the train and on railway-operated road services. Taken over by the Great Western Railway in 1930, the railway was closed by British Railways in 1948, apparently for good. Fortunately, the last two steam locomotives and some rolling stock was saved by the nearby Talyllyn Railway, where it played an essential role in that railway’s preservation. Eventually, the thoughts of enthusiasts turned to reviving the Corris Railway, and, after many twists and turns, the first passengers were carried on a short section in 2002. In this book, historian Peter Johnson has delved into many sources to uncover the intricacies of the railway’s origins, development, operation, and revival.
Slate As Dimension Stone
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Author : Jörn Wichert
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-02-20
Slate As Dimension Stone written by Jörn Wichert and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-20 with Science categories.
This book offers a comprehensive review devoted exclusively to slate as dimension stone. Beginning with a description of the slate as dimension stone, the book describes the origin of slate and related geological phenomena. It thoroughly explains key data acquisition methods and techniques, which are accompanied by extensive data. In turn, slate standards are introduced and compared with regard to their importance for product quality. The book covers in detail the specific petrographical, fabric, strength, physical properties and weathering behaviour of slates. The chapter on mining and production provides an overview of the different forms of exploitation and related geotechnical aspects, together with production and workflow design, from the beginning to the final product. The second part comprises a thorough description of worldwide slate deposits and their geology, properties and appearance as well as a brief introduction of the history. Given its scope and accessible format, the book represents an essential guide for scientists, engineers, and professionals in geology, conservation science, architecture, and mining, as well as readers who are active in the slate industry.
Shipping Container Homes
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Author : Peter Johnson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-10-29
Shipping Container Homes 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 2020-10-29 with categories.
SHIPPING CONTAINER HOMES A shipping container home is a more affordable option for home ownership, as you can build a new construction for far less than it costs to build a conventional home. They require fewer materials to build, and the materials are often much cheaper to begin with than those used in a traditional home. A shipping container home can also be built much faster than regular home construction, letting you see your vision through in as little as a couple of months. Inside this book, we will touch on the basics of shipping container homes, the building process, and everything you will need to know to get started on your own shipping container home! If you want to enter the world of shipping container homes, sustainability, and minimalism, then this book is for you! Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn About Inside... What Are Shipping Container Homes How To Source Shipping Containers How To Plan A Container Home Build Permits You Need Container Home Design Ideas How Much Will A Container Home Cost How To Build A Sustainable Container Home Much, Much More!