Scottish Railways In The 1960s
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Scottish Railways In The 1960s
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Author : Michael Clemens
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019-12-05
Scottish Railways In The 1960s written by Michael Clemens and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-12-05 with categories.
A mix of high quality colour and black & white photographs, together with informative commentaries brimming with detail, covering the railways of Scotland in the late 1950s and 1960s. Virtually all of the photographs have never been published before and were taken by the author, his late father, and their friend Alan Maund.
Steam In Scotland
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Author : Kevin McCormack
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2018-07-30
Steam In Scotland written by Kevin McCormack 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 2018-07-30 with Transportation categories.
Kevin McCormack has written a large number of transport books mainly using previously unpublished material, much of it sourced from the Online Transport Archive. This, his latest colour album, covers the railways of Scotland in steam days and concentrates as much as possible on depicting older types of locomotives. Consequently, this volume contains a large amount of rare 1950s colour images, often depicting areas of the Scottish railway system that were later closed or cut back during the Beeching era. The pictures in this book, were taken by enthusiasts who had the good fortune to be able to afford colour film, at a time when such luxuries, were very expensive, to the average enthusiast. All the photographers concerned, travelled far and wide in Scotland with their cameras, at a time, just before most of the lines closed, between 1953–1967. The result of all this effort, is a fine collection of very rare images, depicting a lost period of railway operation, in a beautiful and picturesque part of Britain.
British Railways In The 1960s
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Author : Geoff Plumb
language : en
Publisher: Casemate Publishers
Release Date : 2017-04-30
British Railways In The 1960s written by Geoff Plumb 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.
After the Second War, Britains railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The Big Four railway companies were nationalised from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a programme of building new Standard steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951.This programme was superseded by the 1955 scheme to dieselise 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, 'The Geoff Plumb Collection', is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. Each book covers one of the former Big Four, the Southern Railway, London Midland & Scottish Railway, Great Western Railway and London & North Eastern Railway, including some pictures of the Scottish lines of the LMS and LNER.The books are not intended to convey a complete history of the railways but to illustrate how things were, to a certain extent, in the relatively recent past and impart some 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.The photos cover large parts of the country, though it was impossible to get everywhere given the overall timetable of just a few years mainly when the author was still a schoolboy with limited time and disposable income to get around.Pictures are of the highest quality that could be produced with the equipment then available, but they do reflect real life and real times. In simple terms, a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever.
British Railways In The 1960s
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Author : Geoff Plumb
language : en
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Release Date : 2019-04-30
British Railways In The 1960s written by Geoff Plumb 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 2019-04-30 with Transportation categories.
A “profusely illustrated” and “impressively informative” look at the end of the steam locomotive era on one of UK’s Big Four railway lines (Midwest Book Review). After the Second 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, The Geoff Plumb Collection, is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. Each book covers one of the former Big Four, the Southern Railway, London Midland & Scottish Railway, Great Western Railway and London & North Eastern Railway, including some pictures of the Scottish lines of the LMS and LNER. Though not a complete history of the railways, the books bring a sense of occasion to the last run of a locomotive type or a stretch of line about to be closed down. Pictures are of the highest quality that could be produced with the equipment then available, but they do reflect real life and real times. In simple terms, a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever. “An evocative collection of views of the twilight of BR steam.” —Railway Modeller
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 categories.
After the Second World War, Britain's railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The 'Big Four' railway companies were nationalised from 1948 and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a programme of building new 'Standard' steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951. This programme was superseded by the 1955 scheme to dieselise 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, 'The Geoff Plumb Collection', is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. Each book covers one of the former 'Big Four', in the form of the BR Regions they became: the Southern Railway, London Midland & Scottish Railway, Great Western Railway and London & North Eastern Railway, including some pictures of the Scottish lines of the LMS and LNER. The books are not intended to convey a complete history of the railways but to illustrate how things were, to a certain extent, in the relatively recent past and impart some 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. The photos cover large parts of the country, though it was impossible to get everywhere given the overall timetable of just a few years - mainly when the author was still a schoolboy with limited time and disposable income to get around. Pictures are of the highest quality that could be produced with the equipment then available, but they do reflect real life and real times. In simple terms, a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever.
Midland And Scottish Region Railways
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Author : Brian Reading
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2024-03-15
Midland And Scottish Region Railways written by Brian Reading and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-03-15 with Transportation categories.
Stunning previously unpublished photographs documenting the end of steam railways in the West Coast and Midlands area.
Scottish Highland Railways
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Author : David Tucker
language : en
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Release Date : 2021-01-25
Scottish Highland Railways written by David Tucker and has been published by The Crowood Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-25 with Transportation categories.
Scottish Highland Railways describes eight great journeys by rail through northern Scotland, detailing the history of the lines while travelling along their modern-day routes. In addition, the landscapes, regional history, stations and services available are all described. With over 100 present-day and archive photographs and maps, this book provides the histories of the railways of the east coast, the Grampian region, the highland main line and the Far North, West Highland and Oban, Mallaig and Kyle of Lochalsh lines. A railway company 'family tree' is given and a timeline documenting the many mergers and changes over time. The recent history of these railways in the 20th and 21st centuries is given along with a list of operational stations in 2020 together with passenger usage statistics. There are also details of rail organizations and regulations in Scotland.
Sixties Spotting Days Around The Scottish Region
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Author : Kevin Derrick
language : en
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Release Date : 2016-09-15
Sixties Spotting Days Around The Scottish Region written by Kevin Derrick and has been published by Amberley Publishing Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-09-15 with Transportation categories.
Kevin Derrick looks back at locomotive-spotting days around the Scottish region in the 1960s.
The Iron Road
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Author : Philip John Greer Ransom
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
The Iron Road written by Philip John Greer Ransom and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Locomotives categories.
Providing a history of the Scottish railways, this book explores the technical details as well as the social and cultural aspects of the industry. It is intended for those who care about the future of Scotland's railways, as well as their past.
History Of The Railways Of The Scottish Highlands
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Author : H. A. Vallance
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1991-06-27
History Of The Railways Of The Scottish Highlands written by H. A. Vallance and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1991-06-27 with categories.
One of a series of books telling the story of the railways of the Scottish Highlands, this book deals specifically with the Great North of Scotland Railway.