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Book Synopsis The Scottish Railway Atlas by : David Spaven
Download or read book The Scottish Railway Atlas written by David Spaven and published by Birlinn. This book was released on 2016-05 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The rich diversity of Scotland's railway network has never before been the subject of a specialist atlas. This book showcases 181 topographical and railway maps, telling the story of the country's railways from the early nineteenth century to the present day. Researched and written by David Spaven - who co-wrote the best-selling Mapping the Railways on the history of Britain's rail network - this beautiful atlas allows the reader to understand the bigger story of the effects of the railways on the landscape and the impact of Scotland's distinctive geography on the pattern of railway development over a period of nearly 200 years. The unique map selection is supported by an informative commentary of key cartographic, geographic and historical features. This sumptuous atlas will appeal not just to railway enthusiasts and those who appreciate the beauty of maps, but also to readers fascinated by the role of railways in Scotland's modern developments.
Book Synopsis Scottish Railways in the 1960s by : Michael Clemens
Download or read book Scottish Railways in the 1960s written by Michael Clemens and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-05 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Discovering Scotland's Lost Railways by : Julian Holland
Download or read book Discovering Scotland's Lost Railways written by Julian Holland and published by Waverley Books Limited. This book was released on 2009 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scottish Railway Icons: Central Belt to the Borders by : Chris Hogg
Download or read book Scottish Railway Icons: Central Belt to the Borders written by Chris Hogg and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2015-10-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at Scotland’s lost and in some cases still extant railway structures and feats of engineering
Book Synopsis A Collection of the Public General Acts Relating to Railways in Scotland by : Scotland
Download or read book A Collection of the Public General Acts Relating to Railways in Scotland written by Scotland and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Scotland's Lost Branch Lines by : David Spaven
Download or read book Scotland's Lost Branch Lines written by David Spaven and published by Origin. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The infamous Beeching Axe swept away virtually every Scottish branch line in the 1960s. Conventional wisdom viewed these losses as regrettable yet inevitable in an era of growing affluence and rising car ownership. This ground-breaking study of Dr Beechings approach to closures has unearthed from rarely or never previously referenced archive sources strong evidence of a stitch-up, ignoring the scope for sensible economies and improvements which would have allowed a significant number of axed routes to survive and prosper. Acclaimed railway historian David Spaven traces the birth, life and eventual death of Scotlands branch lines through the unique stories of how a dozen routes lost their trains in the 1960s: the lines to Ballachulish, Ballater, Callander, Crail, Crieff /Comrie, Fraserburgh, Kelso, Kilmacolm, Leven, Peebles, Peterhead and St Andrews. He concludes by exploring a potential renaissance of branch lines, propelled by concerns over road congestion, vehicle pollution and the climate emergency.
Book Synopsis Scotland from the Rails by : Benedict Le Vay
Download or read book Scotland from the Rails written by Benedict Le Vay and published by . This book was released on 2021-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brand new book from the author of the acclaimed Britain from the Rails. Entertaining, eccentric, informative, inspirational and only very occasionally trainspotter-ish, Scotland from the Rails is the perfect guide to some of the most romantic rail journeys not just in Britain but the worldScotland's rail network boasts the highest mainline summits in Britain; the longest bridge; the longest and boldest spans; the most famous railway bridge of all (the Harry Potter one; some of the friendliest staff and the most lovely - and downright quirky - station buildings, many lovingly maintained or restored. And for icing on the cake, or rather cream on the Cranachan (a Scottish pudding best enjoyed with a wee dram) - some utterly charming and fascinating preserved lines, steam centres and luxury excursion trains which cruise through this magnificent land.
Book Synopsis Modelling Scotland's Railways by : Ian Futers
Download or read book Modelling Scotland's Railways written by Ian Futers and published by . This book was released on 2006-09-01 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations by : Simon Jenkins
Download or read book Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations written by Simon Jenkins and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2017-09-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the architectural gems that are Britain's 100 Best Railway Stations in this Sunday Times top 10 bestseller 'This is a cracker . . . a beautiful book' Chris Evans It is the scene for our hopeful beginnings and our intended ends, and the timeless experiences of coming and going, meeting, greeting and parting. It is an institution with its own rituals and priests, and a long-neglected aspect of Britain's architecture. And yet so little do we look at the railway station. Simon Jenkins has travelled the length and breadth of Great Britain, from Waterloo to Wemyss Bay, Betws-y-Coed to Beverley, to select his hundred best railway stations. Blending his usual insight and authority with his personal reflections and experiences - including his founding the Railway Heritage Trust - the foremost expert on our national heritage deftly reveals the history, geography, design and significance of each of these glories. Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs throughout, this joyous exploration of our social history shows the station's role in the national imagination; champions the engineers, architects and rival companies that made them possible; and tells the story behind the triumphs and follies of these very British creations. These are the marvellous, often undersung places that link our nation, celebrated like never before. 'However spectacular the book's photographs, it's the author's prowess as a phrase-maker that keeps you turning the pages' The Times 'An uplifting exploration of our social history' Guardian
Book Synopsis Scottish Highland Railways by : David Tucker
Download or read book Scottish Highland Railways written by David Tucker and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2021-01-25 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis A Collection of the Public General Acts Relating to Railways in Scotland by : Great Britain
Download or read book A Collection of the Public General Acts Relating to Railways in Scotland written by Great Britain and published by . This book was released on 1847 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles by : David Wragg
Download or read book A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles written by David Wragg and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Walking Scotland's Lost Railways by : Robin Howie
Download or read book Walking Scotland's Lost Railways written by Robin Howie and published by Whittles. This book was released on 2020-04-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland still has hundreds of miles of 'dismantled railways', the term used by Ordnance Survey, and the track beds give scope for many walks. Some track beds have been 'saved' as Tarmacadam walkway/cycleway routes while others have become well-trodden local walks. The remainder range from good, to overgrown, to well-nigh impassable in walking quality. This book provides a handy guide to trackbed walks with detailed information and maps. It is enhanced by numerous black and white old railway photographs, recalling those past days, and by coloured photographs that reflect the post-Beeching changes. The integral hand-crafted maps identify the old railway lines and the sites of stations, most of which are now unrecognisable. The 'Railway Age' is summarised and describes the change from 18th century wagon ways and horse traction to the arrival of steam locomotives c.1830. The fierce rivalry that then ensued between the many competing companies as railway development proceeded at a faster pace is recounted. Although walkers may be unaware of the tangled history of the development of the railway system during the Victorian era, many will have heard of, or experienced, the drastic 1960s cuts of the Beeching axe. However, in more recent times Scotland has experienced a railway revival - principally in the Greater Glasgow area but with new stations and station re-openings elsewhere. The long awaited 30-mile Borders Railway from Edinburgh to Tweedbank, the longest domestic railway to be built in Britain for more than a century, is something on a very different scale. Early passenger numbers have exceeded expectations and towns served by the line have seen significant economic benefits. Many railway enthusiasts cling to the hope that more lines will be reinstated. Meanwhile, those walks offer a fascinating and varied selection of routes that can fill an afternoon, a day or a long weekend - an ideal opportunity to get walking!
Download or read book Railway Locomotives and Cars written by and published by . This book was released on 1845 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Last Years of Steam Around North Wales by : Michael Clemens
Download or read book The Last Years of Steam Around North Wales written by Michael Clemens and published by Fonthill Media. This book was released on 2021-12-02 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Ellis James-Robertson (always known as Ellis) was born in Wales but lived at Worcester from the mid-1950s and travelled extensively around the country building up a large railway collection. In the 1960s a few of Ellis’s photographs were published in books and magazines and the credit ‘R. E. James-Robertson’ may be familiar to some. This book of mainly unpublished colour and black & white photographs has been created entirely from Ellis’s North Wales archives, it will appeal to railway enthusiasts, modellers, and those interested in local history. The time period covered is from the mid-1950s through to the mid-1960s with steam being the predominant motive power. Much of North Wales is covered and in addition to BR standard-gauge lines, the narrow-gauge Penrhyn and Padarn slate systems are also seen. Ellis and his wife Norah celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary in 2013, and Ellis passed on in April 2015 aged 92. Their daughters, Louisa and Fiona, contacted film-maker and author Michael Clemens whose late father was a friend of Ellis’s. Ellis’s collection lives on today at films shows around the country given by the author and now in this second of a number of books using his photographic archive.
Author :Henry OLIVER (of the Railway Clearing House, London, and BOCKETT (John)) Publisher : ISBN 13 : Total Pages :48 pages Book Rating :4.0/5 (17 download)
Book Synopsis Hand Book of the Stations and Sidings on the Railways in the United Kingdom, with the names alphabetically arranged, etc by : Henry OLIVER (of the Railway Clearing House, London, and BOCKETT (John))
Download or read book Hand Book of the Stations and Sidings on the Railways in the United Kingdom, with the names alphabetically arranged, etc written by Henry OLIVER (of the Railway Clearing House, London, and BOCKETT (John)) and published by . This book was released on 1862 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Railway Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 830 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
