Mapping the Railways

Julian Holland

David Spaven

Times Books Group Ltd.

Britain's Scenic Railways

<p>Exploring Britain's Lost Railways [Paperback] Julian Holland</p>

XBRITAIN'S LOST RAILWAYS

Collins

Xtimes Great World Rail - Not Known - Harpercollins

Xtimes Great World Rail

Harpercollins

Xhist of Brit Railways Tbp

Harpercollins Reference

<p>Written by best-selling author Julian Holland, this is the story of British Railways. From its birth in 1948 to its demise in 1994, it was both loved and loathed by the country’s hard-pressed travelling public (most of whom didn’t own a car). Take a trip down memory lane and discover the story of the rise and fall of a British institution. Following the post-war Labour government’s decision to nationalise much of Britain’s transport undertakings, mining and heavy industry, British Railways was born on 1st January 1948. The new state-controlled railway system was saddled with an archaic and worn-out network, decrepit motive power and rolling stock brought on by six years of wartime hardship and lack of maintenance and investment. However, by the early 1950s the tide had slowly started to turn with a return to profitability and the introduction of new standardised classes of steam locomotives and rolling stock. The end for British Railways came at the beginning of 1965 when it changed its public image to British Rail and introduced the highly successful ‘Inter-City’ brand of passenger trains and High-Speed Trains. British Rail survived until 1993. However, mounting debt led to the passing of the Railways Act by Parliament in that year, ushering in a new era of privatization. Discover the history of British Railways in this fully illustrated volume with topics such as: · Nationalisation and the birth of British Railways · British Railways standard steam locomotives from 1951–1960 · Early diesel, electric and gas turbine locomotives · Boat trains · Rural and seaside branch lines · Camping coaches · Travelling Post Office · Railway accidents · Trainspotting · The death of British Railways and the birth of British Rail · Privatization: The end of British Rail</p>

The Times British Railways: The Illustrated History of a National Institution

Times Books

Exploring the Islands of Scotland

Travel

Europe

Frances Lincoln

Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts

David & Charles, Ltd.

"More Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts" is another fascinating miscellany that will delight railway buffs everywhere. It has more fun and interesting trivia for the railway buff from the famous steam trains of the Great Western Railway and celebrated British locomotive builders to Victorian navvies and the 'second' Beeching Report. Brief accessible and entertaining pieces on a wide variety of subjects makes it the perfect book to dip in to. The author's love of the railways and wealth of knowledge shines through, with all the numbers, statistics, timetables and railway locations that will appeal to the real railway enthusiast.

More Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts

The Lost Joy of Railways

"The Lost Joy of Railways" will transport you back to the 1950s and 60s, reminding you not just of the trains but of personal accounts, journey logs, timetables and photographs. Divided into six regions of British railways, each chapter documents the favourite sections and engine sheds that were a magnet to the spotter. The book also includes records of trainspotting trips and the final days of steam, along with feature pages on famous railway photographers, schedules, works, scrapyards and essential clothing, equipment and survival kit for spotters. Each chapter also encompasses a section on the introduction of diesels throughout the system.

David & Charles Publishers

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