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Author : Oswald Stevens Nock
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Railway Race to the North written by Oswald Stevens Nock and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : David Wragg
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 147382236X
Total Pages : 175 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (738 download)
Download or read book The Race to the North written by David Wragg and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2013-01-21 with total page 175 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late nineteenth century, some of Britains leading main-line railway companies threw caution to the winds in an attempt to provide the fastest passenger express services between London and Scotland. These became known as the races to the north. There were two phases, in 1888 and 1895, and they spurred the building of new bridges across the Firth of Forth and Firth of Tay.David Wraggs gripping, detailed narrative tells the story of this epic engineering and commercial competition. He concentrates on the determination of the railway companies to see who could provide the fastest schedule between London and the main Scottish cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Dundee and Aberdeen.Casting aside their early policy of co-existence on these prestigious and lucrative routes, the West Coast and East Coast companies were drawn into a period of intense, highly publicized rivalry as they sought to dominate the market. David Wragg gives an insight into the conduct of the well-publicized highs and tragic lows of this dramatic story the extension of the lines to the far north, the building of the Tay and Forth bridges including the collapse of the first Tay bridge with 72 fatalities and the repeated bids by the companies to cut the journey times.While he describes the public side of this fascinating story, David Wragg fills in the background, which is no less interesting the pioneering engineering of the steam age, the massive construction projects, the cut-throat battle for passengers and freight and the deep inter-company rivalries that drove the rapid development of the railways during the Victorian period.
Author : Oswald Stevens Nock
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (62 download)
Download or read book The Railway Race to the North written by Oswald Stevens Nock and published by . This book was released on 1962 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Sarah-Jane Mathieu
Publisher : Univ of North Carolina Press
ISBN 13 : 0807899399
Total Pages : 297 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (78 download)
Download or read book North of the Color Line written by Sarah-Jane Mathieu and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2010-11-29 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North of the Color Line examines life in Canada for the estimated 5,000 blacks, both African Americans and West Indians, who immigrated to Canada after the end of Reconstruction in the United States. Through the experiences of black railway workers and their union, the Order of Sleeping Car Porters, Sarah-Jane Mathieu connects social, political, labor, immigration, and black diaspora history during the Jim Crow era. By World War I, sleeping car portering had become the exclusive province of black men. White railwaymen protested the presence of the black workers and insisted on a segregated workforce. Using the firsthand accounts of former sleeping car porters, Mathieu shows that porters often found themselves leading racial uplift organizations, galvanizing their communities, and becoming the bedrock of civil rights activism. Examining the spread of segregation laws and practices in Canada, whose citizens often imagined themselves as devoid of racism, Mathieu historicizes Canadian racial attitudes, and explores how black migrants brought their own sensibilities about race to Canada, participating in and changing political discourse there.
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Total Pages : 428 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (318 download)
Download or read book To-day written by and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Tom Zoellner
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0698151399
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (981 download)
Download or read book Train written by Tom Zoellner and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An epic and revelatory narrative of the most important transportation technology of the modern world In his wide-ranging and entertaining new book, Tom Zoellner—coauthor of the New York Times–bestselling An Ordinary Man—travels the globe to tell the story of the sociological and economic impact of the railway technology that transformed the world—and could very well change it again. From the frigid trans-Siberian railroad to the antiquated Indian Railways to the Japanese-style bullet trains, Zoellner offers a stirring story of this most indispensable form of travel. A masterful narrative history, Train also explores the sleek elegance of railroads and their hypnotizing rhythms, and explains how locomotives became living symbols of sex, death, power, and romance.
Author : David Tucker
Publisher : The Crowood Press
ISBN 13 : 1785007939
Total Pages : 364 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)
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.
Author : Mark Casson
Publisher : OUP Oxford
ISBN 13 : 0191570419
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (915 download)
Download or read book The World's First Railway System written by Mark Casson and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2009-09-10 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The British railway network was a monument to Victorian private enterprise. Its masterpieces of civil engineering were emulated around the world. But its performance was controversial: praised for promoting a high density of lines, it was also criticised for wasteful duplication of routes. This is the first history of the British railway system written from a modern economic perspective. It uses conterfactual analysis to construct an alternaive network to represent the most efficient alternative rail network that could have been constructed given what was known at the time - the first time this has been done. It reveals how weaknesses in regulation and defects in government policy resulted in enormous inefficiency in the Victorian system that Britain lives with today. British railway companies developed into powerful regional monopolies, which then contested each other's territories. When denied access to existing lines in rival territories, they built duplicate lines instead. Plans for an integrated national system, sponsored by William Gladstone, were blocked by Members of Parliament because of a perceived conflict with the local interests they represented. Each town wanted more railways than its neighbours, and so too many lines were built. The costs of these surplus lines led ultimately to higher fares and freight charges, which impaired the performance of the economy. The book will be the definitive source of reference for those interested in the economic history of the British railway system. It makes use of a major new historical source, deposited railway plans, integrates transport and local history through its regional analysis of the railway system, and provides a comprehensive, classified bibliography.
Author : Victor L. Whitechurch
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book THE RAILWAY MYSTERIES - Complete Collection: 28 Titles in One Volume (Including The Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales & Other Thrilling Stories On and Off the Rails) written by Victor L. Whitechurch and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2024-01-11 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victor L. Whitechurch's 'The Railway Mysteries - Complete Collection' is a captivating compilation of 28 thrilling detective tales set in the unique context of railways. Whitechurch's writing style expertly combines elements of mystery, suspense, and adventure, making for an engaging and immersive reading experience. The stories not only entertain but also provide valuable insights into the early 20th century British railway system, offering a fascinating glimpse into this pivotal period of history. The collection showcases Whitechurch's talent for crafting intricate plotlines and memorable characters, making it a must-read for fans of classic detective fiction and railway enthusiasts alike. Victor L. Whitechurch, a clergyman and writer, drew inspiration for his stories from his deep knowledge and passion for the railway industry. His background in theology adds a unique depth to his narratives, exploring themes of morality, justice, and human nature within the framework of detective fiction. Whitechurch's keen observation skills and attention to detail shine through in 'The Railway Mysteries,' demonstrating his ability to weave together complex mysteries with ease. I highly recommend 'The Railway Mysteries - Complete Collection' to readers who enjoy classic detective stories with a twist. Whitechurch's masterful storytelling and intricate plots will keep you guessing until the very end, while offering a fascinating glimpse into the world of early 20th century British railways.
Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465495185
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)
Download or read book Train written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visit a train station and create a colorful fold-out scene with all your favorite trains. DK Picture Stickers in favorite themes offer great value and hours of sticker fun in a terrific accordion-page format. Kids can create an exciting scene on one of the poster-size spreads, and then pull it out to hang in a bedroom or playroom. Fun facts accompany each reusable sticker.
Author : Victor L. Whitechurch
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)
Download or read book The Complete Railway Mysteries written by Victor L. Whitechurch and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-29 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch (1868-1933) was a Church of England clergyman and author. He is best known for his detective stories featuring Thorpe Hazell, the first amateur railway detective, whom the author intended to be as far from Sherlock Holmes as possible. Another Whitechurch's character was the spy Captain Ivan Koravitch. His stories were admired for their immaculate plotting and factual accuracy. Whitechurch was one of the first writers to submit his manuscripts to Scotland Yard for vetting as to police procedure. Table of Contents: Thrilling Stories of the Railway Peter Crane's Cigars The Tragedy on the London and Mid-Northern The Affair of the Corridor Express Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture How the Bank Was Saved The Affair of the German Dispatch-Box How the Bishop Kept His Appointment The Adventure of the Pilot Engine The Stolen Necklace The Mystery of the Boat Express How the Express Was Saved A Case of Signaling Winning the Race The Strikers The Ruse That Succeeded Other Railway Stories A Perilous Ride The Slip Coach Mystery In the Rockhurst Tunnel The Convict's Revenge A Warning in Red A Jump for Freedom Special Working Instructions Pierre Cournet's Last Run Between Two Fires The Triumph of Seth P. Tucker A Policy of Silence In a Tight Fix The Romance of the "Southern Queen"
Author : John Pendleton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 612 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book Our Railways written by John Pendleton and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 612 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (321 download)
Download or read book The Railway Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Mary Ann Fraser
Publisher : Square Fish
ISBN 13 : 1250131243
Total Pages : 81 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)
Download or read book Ten Mile Day written by Mary Ann Fraser and published by Square Fish. This book was released on 2016-08-02 with total page 81 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On May 10, 1869, the final spike in North America's first transcontinental railroad was driven home at Promontory Summit, Utah. Illustrated with the author's carefully researched, evocative paintings, here is a great adventure story in the history of the American West--the day Charles Crocker staked $10,000 on the crews' ability to lay a world record ten miles of track in a single, Ten Mile Day.
Author : Benjamin Fraser
Publisher : Lexington Books
ISBN 13 : 0739167499
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (391 download)
Download or read book Trains, Culture, and Mobility written by Benjamin Fraser and published by Lexington Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trains, Culture and Mobility: Riding the Rails goes beyond textual representations of rail travel to engage an impressive range of political, sociological and urban theory. Taken together, these essays highlight the complexity of the modern experience of train mobility, and its salient relation to a number of cultural discourses. Incorporating traditionally marginal areas of cultural production such as graffiti, museums, architecture or even plunging into the social experience of travel inside the traincar itself, each essay constitutes an attempt to work from the act of riding the train toward questions of much larger significance. Crisscrossing cultures from the New World and Old, from East and West, these essays share a common preoccupation with the way in which trains and railway networks have mapped and re-mapped the contours of both cities and states in the modern period. Bringing together individual and large-scale social practices, this volume traces out the cultural implications of "Riding the Rails."
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 968 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (31 download)
Download or read book Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 968 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Total Pages : 1110 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (7 download)
Download or read book Railway Gazette written by and published by . This book was released on 1919 with total page 1110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
