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Lost Tramways Of Scotland Edinburgh
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-17
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Edinburgh written by Peter Waller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with categories.
Edinburgh played host to the country's most significant cable tramway although, by the early 1920s, electric trams had taken over. The system continued to grow until the late 1930s and new trams were built even after World War 2. However, over less than a decade, all were swept away as the final trams operated in 1956.
Lost Tramways
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2020-10-20
Lost Tramways written by Peter Waller and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-10-20 with History categories.
Edinburgh played host to the country's most significant cable tramway, although, by the early 1920s, electric trams had taken over. The system continued to grow until the late 1930s and new trams were built even after World War II. However, over less than a decade, all were swept away and the final trams operated in 1956. Also covered are the operations of Leith Corporation and Musselburgh & District.The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present.
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Dundee
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Lost Tramways of Scotland
Release Date : 2019-07-26
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Dundee written by Peter Waller and has been published by Lost Tramways of Scotland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-26 with Street-railroads categories.
Arguably the last of the 'traditional' tramways to operate in Britain, Dundee's fleet of some 56 trams were to survive through until the mid-1950s when - despite considerable opposition - this popular form of transport was replaced by bus. The final Dundee trams operated in October 1956. - The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. - Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. - As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. - An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present. - Photo illustrated throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Glasgow South
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2021-06-24
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Glasgow South written by Peter Waller and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Transportation categories.
The first of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, through the early years of electrification and expansion during the first decades of the 20th century through to World War II. The book also focuses on locations in the southern half of the city, including Mosspark, South of the Clyde, Glenfield, Burnside, Admiral Street and Paisley District.
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Glasgow North
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2021-06-24
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Glasgow North written by Peter Waller and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
The second of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from the immediate post-war years, when the system was regarded as one of the most secure in the country, through the 1950s, when a change of policy initially saw a limited conversion policy instituted before complete abandonment was adopted, to the early 1960s when the final services were operated. This volume focuses on locations in the northern half of the city including City Centre, Clydebank, Keppochhill Road and University.
Lost Tramways Of Scotland
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Lost Tramways Of Scotland written by Peter Waller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Aberdeen
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: Lost Tramways of Scotland
Release Date : 2019-07-26
Lost Tramways Of Scotland Aberdeen written by Peter Waller and has been published by Lost Tramways of Scotland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-07-26 with Street-railroads categories.
Aberdeen - the granite city - was to play host to two electric tramways: the corporation's services within the city, which survived until 1958, and the short-lived services operated by the Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Co. Acquiring modern trams in the late 1940s, Aberdeen was perceived as one of the safest of British tramways in the post-war years but even here the diesel bus was to take-over. - The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. - Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. - As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. - An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present. - Photo illustrated throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
Lost Tramways Of England Leeds West
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-11-17
Lost Tramways Of England Leeds West written by Peter Waller and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-11-17 with categories.
Lost Tramways of England: Leeds West is the first of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the city from their origins in the late 19th century through to the final routes in November 1959. This volume examines in detail the early history of the tramways as well as concentrating on the tramways that served to the western side of the city.
Lost Tramways Of England
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2021-08-24
Lost Tramways Of England written by Peter Waller and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-08-24 with Transportation categories.
Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, the tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933. This resulted in a great variety of tramcars operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover London; the routes to the northeast, were the result of network developments by a number of local authorities and converted to trolleybus operation leading up to 1940.Locations featured include: - Algate - Bow- Barking- Barkingside- Beckham- Canning Town- Chadwell Heath - Chingford Mount - Dalston - East Ham- Edmonton- Enfield- Ferry Lane - Hackney - Higham Hill- Ilford- Leyton - Liverpool Street- London Docks - Plaistow- Ponders End- Poplar - Royal Albert Docks- Stamford Hill- Shoreditch - Stepney - Victoria & Albert Docks- Waltham Cross- Wanstead Park- West Ham- West India Docks - Whitechapel - Whipps Cross- Woodford
Lost Tramways Of Ireland Belfast
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Author : Peter Waller
language : en
Publisher: eBook Partnership
Release Date : 2021-06-24
Lost Tramways Of Ireland Belfast written by Peter Waller and has been published by eBook Partnership this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-24 with Transportation categories.
The first volume in the 'Lost Tramways of Ireland' series features the history of the Belfast system, including its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, its conversion to electric traction in the early 20th century, its role in two World Wars, the conversion of the network to bus and trolleybus operation from the late 1940s and the system's eventual demise in 1954. Amongst the locations featured are Glengormley, Greencastle and Bloomfield as well as York Road and Queen's Quay railway stations.