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Download or read book British Railways Western Region The South Wales Pullman written by and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Geoffrey Freeman Allen
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Total Pages : 29 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (32 download)
Download or read book The South Wales Pullman written by Geoffrey Freeman Allen and published by . This book was released on 1955 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : G. Freeman Allen
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Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (867 download)
Download or read book Famous Trains - 5 The South Wales Pullman written by G. Freeman Allen and published by . This book was released on with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Geoff Plumb
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 147386982X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book British Railways in the 1960s: Western Region written by Geoff Plumb and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2021-07-30 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change. After the Second World 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 This program was superseded by the 1955 scheme to dieselize and electrify many lines, and so the last loco of the “Standard” types was built in 1960—and the steam locomotives had been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 is a photographic account of those last few years of the steam locomotives, their decline and replacement during the transition years. This volume covers much of the Western Region, as photographed by the author in his youth, often with limited time or disposable income but always with a passion for his project. While not a complete history, it offers a vivid illustration of how things were in the relatively recent past and imparts 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. In simple terms, it’s a look at a period not so long ago but now gone forever. Praise for the series “Profusely illustrated . . . impressively informative.” —Midwest Book Review “An evocative collection of views of the twilight of BR steam.” —Railway Modeller
Author : Stanley C. Jenkins
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445641380
Total Pages : 263 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (456 download)
Download or read book The Great Western Railway Volume Six South Wales Main Line written by Stanley C. Jenkins and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2016-06-15 with total page 263 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the GWR South Wales Main Line has changed and developed over the last century.
Author : John Emerson
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785005286
Total Pages : 368 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Modelling the Western Region written by John Emerson and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2019-02-21 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Western Region of British Railways has always held a special appeal for railway modellers. Formed in 1948, the Western Region carried on the traditions of The Great Western Railway more or less unchallenged until the regions were abolished in the 1990s. Modelling the Western Region provides all the advice you need to model your own railway layout based on this fascinating region and era. This book considers the historical background of the Western Region; it reviews available ready-to-run and kit-built steam and diesel motive power; explains Western Region signalling practice; discusses rolling stock typically used on the Western Region and, finally, provides practical suggestions for branch and main line layouts. An essential reference book, fully illustrated with 203 colour, 46 black and white photographs and 19 illustrations, for all modellers of all abilities and in any scale, who wish to model the Western Region.
Author : Tony Wright
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785003178
Total Pages : 531 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
Download or read book Modelling the East Coast Main Line in the British Railways Era written by Tony Wright and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 531 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modelling the East Coast Main Line in the British Railways Era follows the construction of an East Coast Main Line layout in 00 gauge, based on the Little Bytham prototype. Little Bytham, nestled in rural Lincolnshire, is the station nearest to where the fastest steam exploits in the country were achieved. Nearby, the Flying Scotsman became the first steam locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour, Papyrus broke the world speed record for a non-streamlined locomotive, and Mallard set the current world speed record for a steam locomotive. This practical guide escorts the reader through all aspects of constructing an East Coast Main Line layout and topics include baseboard construction, track laying and ballasting; wiring and making signals; modelling scenery, buildings, locomotives, carriages and wagons and how to plan an operation sequence.The book also covers research, planning and preparation; constructional procedures, methods and techniques applicable to all scales, gauges, and time periods, and is a practical guide to all aspects of constructing an East Coast Main Line layout. Lavishly illustrated with over 600 colour photographs including step-by-step sequences.
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Total Pages : 790 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (126 download)
Download or read book The Railway Gazette written by and published by . This book was released on 1963 with total page 790 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : compiled from Wikipedia entries and published byby DrGoogelberg
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1291079734
Total Pages : 570 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Classic British Steam Locos written by compiled from Wikipedia entries and published byby DrGoogelberg and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: do you want to know everything on steam locos, how they work? Read about the technology and lots of steam locos like the flying Scotsman. Compiled from Wikipedia pages and published by dr Googelberg.
Author : Cecil J. Allen
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Total Pages : 106 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Titled Trains of the Western written by Cecil J. Allen and published by . This book was released on 1974 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Geoffrey Freeman Allen
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Total Pages : 254 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book British Railways Today and Tomorrow written by Geoffrey Freeman Allen and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Martyn Pring
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526713268
Total Pages : 542 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book Luxury Railway Travel written by Martyn Pring and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-10-30 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Reads like an extravagant time travel through Britain’s opulence era where train travel was just as stylish and fanciful as the elite class themselves.” —Manhattan with a Twist Martyn Pring has carried out considerable research tracing the evolution of British luxury train travel weaving railway, social and travel history threads around a number of Britain’s mainline routes traditionally associated with glamorous trains. Drawing on contemporary coverage, he chronicles the luxury products and services shaped by railway companies and hospitality businesses for Britain’s burgeoning upper and middle classes and wealthy overseas visitors, particularly Americans, who demanded more civilized and comfortable rail travel. By Edwardian times, a pleasure-palace industry emerged as entrepreneurs, hotel proprietors, local authorities and railway companies all collaborated developing upscale destinations, building civic amenities, creating sightseeing and leisure pursuits and in place-making initiatives to attract prosperous patrons. Luxury named trains delivered sophisticated and fashionable settings encouraging a golden age of civilized business and leisure travel. Harkening back to the inter-war years, modern luxury train operators now redefine and capture the allure and excitement of dining and train travel experiences. “Martyn’s extraordinarily beautiful book is more than a collection of classic railway posters—it describes a way of life that’s now lost in the mists of the twentieth century . . . As a piece of social history, this book is faultless, and a precious reminder of luxury and class distinction . . . [a] fabulous book. Exceptional.” —Books Monthly “A comprehensive account of luxury ‘hotel trains,’ dining trains and the presentations of heritage railways brings the story to its unexpected conclusion . . . this is a lively take on a neglected topic.” —BackTrack
Author : Tanya Jackson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752497421
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (524 download)
Download or read book British Rail written by Tanya Jackson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Rail was a success. British Rail is a contentious company, as controversial as Dr Beeching and his axe. However, this examination of BR's passenger services shows just how vital the organisation was. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name 'Inter-City'; and pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. And it did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever-fickle politicians. British Rail: The Nation's Railway is a story, expertly weaved by Tanya Jackson, of how all this was achieved against the odds. Complemented by stunning black-and-white and colour images, this is certainly a volume that no rail enthusiast should be without.
Author : John Jackson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1398123544
Total Pages : 185 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (981 download)
Download or read book The Changing Rail Scene in South Wales written by John Jackson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2024-08-15 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: South Wales has long been a popular destination for railway enthusiasts, and this book documents the many changes to the region’s rail scene in the last thirty years.
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Total Pages : 1 pages
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Download or read book Pullman Diesel Express Services written by and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 1 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Stuart Davies
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 1526776022
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (267 download)
Download or read book South Wales Railways Gallery written by Stuart Davies and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2022-12-29 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At its peak, the South Wales railway network was one of the most complex in the world. Its primary purpose was to transport Coal from source to point of consumption or export via the various docks. To this was added the other raw materials necessary for making Iron and ultimately Steel, together with the respective products of that industry. True, there was no glory in this day to day phenomenon and as a consequence, the area has been poorly represented in the annals of the British railway network. Even that paragon of railway publicity the Great Western, found easier plums to pick elsewhere on its system. However, in addition to the GW, the area was a magnet for the London & North Western, the Midland Railway and not to be forgotten, the 15 indigenous companies. Yet, in terms of traffic, engineering enterprise, operating practices and locomotive types, the area boasted an unequaled variety which this book attempts to reflect. Many of the photographs have not been published before and capture an essence of the variety to be found. The captions contain extensive details to supplement the photographic record enabling a more comprehensive appreciation and understanding of what was involved. It is difficult to appreciate the railway was once a “Common Carrier” obliged to convey any consignment offered. Even though Coal was predominant other traffic, including the more unusual, are also featured; Although of secondary importance in regard to revenue, Passenger services were carefully dovetailed into the intensive freight operation and matched any other location’s provision. After the 1923 Grouping, the GW became the major player in South Wales. It absorbed all 15 of the independent companies and further extended its policy of standardization. Nevertheless, where the smaller companies demonstrated good practices, these were embraced. The L&NW and MR elements became LMSR but still remained far flung tentacles from the parent. All this is recognized here albeit in proportion. The Gallery aims to provide a flavor of what the railways of South Wales had to offer and enlighten the reader as to its major part in the national network.
Author : British Railways. London Midland Region
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Total Pages : 12 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (867 download)
Download or read book The Midland Pullman written by British Railways. London Midland Region and published by . This book was released on 1960 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
