Grouping Britain S Railways
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The Pre Grouping Railways
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Author : Christine Heap
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Pre Grouping Railways written by Christine Heap and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Transportation categories.
A Historical Dictionary Of Railways In The British Isles
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Author : David Wragg
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2009-04-21
A Historical Dictionary Of Railways In The British Isles written by David Wragg and has been published by Casemate Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-21 with Transportation categories.
Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history. These companies have long since gone, but all over the country relics remain to remind us of that pioneering age. David Wragg's Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles is a comprehensive, single-volume reference guide to the old railway companies and their heritage. He provides brief histories of the companies and their many-sided activities, and he gives biographies of the men who created the rail network. He covers what is now the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. His book is essential reading and reference for enthusiasts of every region and period of railway history.
Directory Of The Railway Companies Of Great Britain
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Author : Donald J. Grant
language : en
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd
Release Date : 2017-10-31
Directory Of The Railway Companies Of Great Britain written by Donald J. Grant and has been published by Troubador Publishing Ltd this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-31 with Transportation categories.
The Directory of British Railway Companies of Great Britain is a record of all the companies who sought to build a railway in Great Britain, both successful and unsuccessful. The Directory contains a full list of every company that obtained an Act of Parliament for the construction of a railway. If a railway was built without an Act of Parliament and played a part in the greater picture of Great Britain’s railway system, it is also included, which gives a fascinating glimpse into Great Britain’s colourful public transportation history. Readers will learn about each railway’s origin, opening, route, gauge and growth and its amalgamation with others, and find out which grouping company it finally ended up in. In an interesting additional section, the routes that unfinished railways and railways that never came to fruition would have taken are also included. The Directory of British Railway Companies of Great Britain has been meticulously researched, and as a result includes all railways, built or not, in the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands and Scottish Islands. Also included are brief descriptions of the most pertinent Acts relating to railways in Great Britain, providing readers with an insight into the complicated legal processes involved in the creation of a railway. The Directory of British Railway Companies of Great Britain is an all-in-one, easy to access and invaluable reference source. It will appeal to historians and transportation enthusiasts alike, as well as those who have always wondered how Great Britain’s railways came to be.
Mile By Mile
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Author : S. N. Pike
language : en
Publisher: Aurum
Release Date : 2017-02-23
Mile By Mile written by S. N. Pike and has been published by Aurum this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-02-23 with Transportation categories.
Travel back in time on a journey across Britain’s main-line railways on the eve of nationalisation. The views from the carriage windows are conveyed through finely detailed, hand-drawn maps, each a rich reminder of the linesides bursting with activity in an era of technical progress, glamour and prestige. Speed along the LNER’s racing track from King’s Cross to Newcastle upon Tyne and Edinburgh; from next-door St Pancras through the Peak District to Manchester; from Waterloo to Plymouth (with some pleasant seaside diversions on the way); from Euston through the industrial heartlands of the West Midlands and the north-west to the seaport of Liverpool; and from Paddington along Brunel’s ‘bowling green’ railway to Bristol, Exeter and Penzance. Mile by Mile faithfully reproduces the three original route maps drafted in 1947 by S.N. Pike, and adds a new one for the Great Western Railway to complete its coverage of the so-called ‘Big Four’ railway firms formed in the aftermath of the First World War. New introductions describe how the ‘Big Four’ came about, the passengers and goods they conveyed, the key personalities that shaped them – engineers, managers, even publicists – and the trains and locomotives that gave each its unique character. Climb aboard, sit back and take a ride to a special period in the history of Britain’s railways.
Coming Of Age Of Railway Grouping G W R L M S R L N E R S R
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Author : COMING.
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1944
Coming Of Age Of Railway Grouping G W R L M S R L N E R S R written by COMING. and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1944 with Great Western Railway (Great Britain) categories.
The Railway Grouping 1923 To The Beeching Era
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Author : Bob Pixton
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Release Date : 2024-04-30
The Railway Grouping 1923 To The Beeching Era written by Bob Pixton 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 2024-04-30 with Transportation categories.
When King George V ascended to the throne in 1910, world trade was increasing and at home the countrys private enterprise railways were booming with larger trains and more freight being carried than ever before. Over the next fifty years the country had experienced not one, but two world wars. Railways had been forcefully reorganized, not once but twice, eventually becoming state owned. With the Government now in control of the railways finances, reformation was on the horizon in the medicine of Dr. Beeching. This volume sets out to chart the passage of the railways during these turbulent times. Contrary to popular belief, life on the railways during these times was not all doom and gloom but times of innovation, competition, new buildings, new lines and the spread of electrification. This was the era of faster, larger, non-stop expresses, streamlined trains: we even showcased our best trains abroad, not once but twice! More and more people were taking holidays by trains and holiday camps emerged. Challenging the position of steam engines were new diesel locomotives. The Festival of Britain (1951) and the Coronation of Elizabeth (1953) saw the country emerge from the devastation and crippling debt after World War 2. On the horizon were devastating rivals that wounded the previously unassailable position of steam trains: motor lorries and family cars. With looming unsustainable finances, the Government solicited external help to help sort out matters.
Pre Grouping Trains On British Railways
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Author : Peter Hay
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Pre Grouping Trains On British Railways written by Peter Hay and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Locomotives categories.
British Railways Pre Grouping Atlas Gazetteer
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2015-03-12
British Railways Pre Grouping Atlas Gazetteer written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-12 with Railroads categories.
Through detailed maps the book reveals the complex railway network as inherited by the Big Four railway companies in 1923.
The Lner Handbook
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Author : David Wragg
language : en
Publisher: The History Press
Release Date : 2017-07-03
The Lner Handbook written by David Wragg and has been published by The History Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-07-03 with Transportation categories.
Renowned for its express locomotive Mallard setting a world speed record (126mph) for steam locomotives that endures to this day, the London & North Eastern Railway was the second largest of the 'Big Four' railway companies to emerge from the 1923 grouping and also the most diverse, with its prestigious high-speed trains from King's Cross balanced by an intensive suburban and commuter service from Liverpool Street and a high dependence on freight. Noted for its cautious board and thrifty management, the LNER gained a reputation for being poor but honest. Forming part of a series, along with The GWR Handbook, The LMS Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the LNER.
British Railways Pre Grouping Atlas And Gazetteer
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Author : Railway Publications, ltd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1958
British Railways Pre Grouping Atlas And Gazetteer written by Railway Publications, ltd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1958 with Railroads categories.