Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782834893
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
Steam Trains Today
Author: Andrew Martin
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782834893
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
Publisher: Profile Books
ISBN: 1782834893
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
British Steam Locomotives
Author: Mirco De Cet
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754831334
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An overview of the different locomotives from British Heritage lines across the country.
Publisher: Lorenz Books
ISBN: 9780754831334
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
An overview of the different locomotives from British Heritage lines across the country.
Railways in the British Landscape
Author: Robin Coombes
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568232X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A breathtaking selection of photographs showcasing railway journeys as a part of the British landscape.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568232X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 130
Book Description
A breathtaking selection of photographs showcasing railway journeys as a part of the British landscape.
Golden Years/ British Steam Trains
Author: A. W. V. Mace
Publisher: Bounty Books
ISBN: 9780753715413
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The steam locomotive was possibly Britain's greatest technological gift to the world. This book is not only a celebration of British world pre-eminence in railway pioneering, but a record of the surviving working British steam locomotives.
Publisher: Bounty Books
ISBN: 9780753715413
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The steam locomotive was possibly Britain's greatest technological gift to the world. This book is not only a celebration of British world pre-eminence in railway pioneering, but a record of the surviving working British steam locomotives.
Chinese Steam
Author: David Kitching
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445676214
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A stunning and evocative collection of images documenting the final years of steam locomotives on the railways of China.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445676214
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 166
Book Description
A stunning and evocative collection of images documenting the final years of steam locomotives on the railways of China.
Classic British Steam Locomotives
Author: Peter Herring
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780191638
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Britain was the pioneering force behind the birth of the steam locomotive. This authoritative visual reference spans over 150 years of railway history, featuring 85 class profiles, a comprehensive glossary and over 200 photographs.
Publisher: Southwater Publishing
ISBN: 9781780191638
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Britain was the pioneering force behind the birth of the steam locomotive. This authoritative visual reference spans over 150 years of railway history, featuring 85 class profiles, a comprehensive glossary and over 200 photographs.
British Railcars
Author: David Jenkinson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780906899649
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780906899649
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 80
Book Description
Steam
Author: Stephen Dupont
Publisher: Dewi Lewis Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Photographs by Stephen Dupont Introduction by Mark Tully This is an extraordinary photographic record of the last steam trains in India that captures not only the fascination of the steam engine but also the sense of past which will never be revisited. It is not, however, simply a book for railway enthusiasts; these are images of great emotional power that embrace not only just the magnificence of steam but also portrays the dignity of a workforce in an industry on the verge of extinction. 70 duotone plates.
Publisher: Dewi Lewis Publishing
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Photographs by Stephen Dupont Introduction by Mark Tully This is an extraordinary photographic record of the last steam trains in India that captures not only the fascination of the steam engine but also the sense of past which will never be revisited. It is not, however, simply a book for railway enthusiasts; these are images of great emotional power that embrace not only just the magnificence of steam but also portrays the dignity of a workforce in an industry on the verge of extinction. 70 duotone plates.
British Steam Engines
Author: Igloo Books
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780857342584
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780857342584
Category : Steam locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Tramways and Light Railways of Switzerland and Austria
Author: Richard Buckley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780948106279
Category : Mountain railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This updated version retains the basic layout of the 1984 original, but now includes illustrations. Each country is arranged by city and region and each system has a brief description, route map, and roling stock details. Musuem collections are also included, and regional maps show the location of all the entries.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780948106279
Category : Mountain railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
This updated version retains the basic layout of the 1984 original, but now includes illustrations. Each country is arranged by city and region and each system has a brief description, route map, and roling stock details. Musuem collections are also included, and regional maps show the location of all the entries.