Author: J. R. H. Cormack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901115720
Category : Highland Railway
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second part of the Highland locomotive history concludes the story, covering the work of the last four Locomotive Superintendents, Peter Drummond (1896-1912), Frederick George Smith (1912-1915), Christopher Cumming (1915-1922) and finally the brief tenure of office by David Urie. In this book it has been possible to cover the classes in much greater detail than those in Book 1 as not only are many personal observations available but information on boiler and rebuilding detail, although not complete, is comparatively plentiful.
Highland Railway Locomotives
Author: J. R. H. Cormack
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901115720
Category : Highland Railway
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second part of the Highland locomotive history concludes the story, covering the work of the last four Locomotive Superintendents, Peter Drummond (1896-1912), Frederick George Smith (1912-1915), Christopher Cumming (1915-1922) and finally the brief tenure of office by David Urie. In this book it has been possible to cover the classes in much greater detail than those in Book 1 as not only are many personal observations available but information on boiler and rebuilding detail, although not complete, is comparatively plentiful.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780901115720
Category : Highland Railway
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
This second part of the Highland locomotive history concludes the story, covering the work of the last four Locomotive Superintendents, Peter Drummond (1896-1912), Frederick George Smith (1912-1915), Christopher Cumming (1915-1922) and finally the brief tenure of office by David Urie. In this book it has been possible to cover the classes in much greater detail than those in Book 1 as not only are many personal observations available but information on boiler and rebuilding detail, although not complete, is comparatively plentiful.
Locomotives of the Highland Railway
Author: John Christopher
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445633736
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A fascinating collection of original photographs of Highland Railway locomotives. Formed in 1865 the company was absorbed by the London Midland Scottish in the 1923 grouping of Britain's railways.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445633736
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 143
Book Description
A fascinating collection of original photographs of Highland Railway locomotives. Formed in 1865 the company was absorbed by the London Midland Scottish in the 1923 grouping of Britain's railways.
Narrow Gauge Locomotives
Author: Anthony Coulls
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445675579
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Britain’s narrow gauge railways are host to some of the oldest, most charming, varied and extraordinary locomotives to be found anywhere. This book is a fascinating survey of these appealing engines.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445675579
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Britain’s narrow gauge railways are host to some of the oldest, most charming, varied and extraordinary locomotives to be found anywhere. This book is a fascinating survey of these appealing engines.
Locomotives of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway
Author: Anthony Dawson
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1526763990
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was Britain’s first mainline, intercity railway; opened in 1830 it was at the cutting edge of railway technology. Engineered by George Stephenson and his team – John Dixon, William Allcard, Joseph Locke – the project faced many obstacles both before and after opening, including local opposition and the choice of motive power, resulting in the Rainhill Trials of 1829. Much of the success of the line can be attributed to the excellence of its engineering but also its fleet of pioneering locomotives built by Robert Stephenson & Co. of Newcastle. This is the story of those locomotives, and the men who worked on them, at a time when the locomotive was still in its infancy. Using extensive archival research, coupled with lessons learned from operating early replica locomotives such as Rocket and Planet, Anthony Dawson explores how the locomotive rapidly developed in response to the demands of the first intercity railway, and some of the technological dead ends along the way.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1526763990
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 546
Book Description
The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was Britain’s first mainline, intercity railway; opened in 1830 it was at the cutting edge of railway technology. Engineered by George Stephenson and his team – John Dixon, William Allcard, Joseph Locke – the project faced many obstacles both before and after opening, including local opposition and the choice of motive power, resulting in the Rainhill Trials of 1829. Much of the success of the line can be attributed to the excellence of its engineering but also its fleet of pioneering locomotives built by Robert Stephenson & Co. of Newcastle. This is the story of those locomotives, and the men who worked on them, at a time when the locomotive was still in its infancy. Using extensive archival research, coupled with lessons learned from operating early replica locomotives such as Rocket and Planet, Anthony Dawson explores how the locomotive rapidly developed in response to the demands of the first intercity railway, and some of the technological dead ends along the way.
Colonel Stephens Light Railway Locomotives
Author: Brian Janes
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399023462
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Holman Fred Stephens (1868-1931) set himself up in the 1890s as an engineer and manager of the complete light railway as evolved by Victorian theorists to serve rural districts as yet bereft of the benefit of cheaper transport. To them, a light railway was not an assemblage of second-hand mainline equipment of dubious merit but of fit for purpose, new material. This ideal theory did not survive the near universal inability to raise sufficient capital to build and equip a light railway that would give a reasonable profit. Recourse was therefore made to the second-hand market. Stephens became a master at the art of building and running railways with the minimum of capital. The history of the mechanical performance of his railways was also nearly always handicapped with inadequate engineering facilities. This left staff struggling, often surprisingly successfully, with a menagerie of locomotive types. Limited standardisation was practised but most often expediency ruled. This gave rise to a glorious kaleidoscope of locomotives the history of each of which is outlined This variety was further colored by Stephens generally regarding a locomotive name as far more important than its number.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399023462
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 178
Book Description
Holman Fred Stephens (1868-1931) set himself up in the 1890s as an engineer and manager of the complete light railway as evolved by Victorian theorists to serve rural districts as yet bereft of the benefit of cheaper transport. To them, a light railway was not an assemblage of second-hand mainline equipment of dubious merit but of fit for purpose, new material. This ideal theory did not survive the near universal inability to raise sufficient capital to build and equip a light railway that would give a reasonable profit. Recourse was therefore made to the second-hand market. Stephens became a master at the art of building and running railways with the minimum of capital. The history of the mechanical performance of his railways was also nearly always handicapped with inadequate engineering facilities. This left staff struggling, often surprisingly successfully, with a menagerie of locomotive types. Limited standardisation was practised but most often expediency ruled. This gave rise to a glorious kaleidoscope of locomotives the history of each of which is outlined This variety was further colored by Stephens generally regarding a locomotive name as far more important than its number.
Railway Locomotives and Cars
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 612
Book Description
The Highland Railway
Author: David Ross
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780752434797
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The first complete history of the Highland railway since the 1960s, the line which opened the Highlands to mass tourism.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780752434797
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The first complete history of the Highland railway since the 1960s, the line which opened the Highlands to mass tourism.
Illustrated Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives
Author: P. Ransome-Wallis
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142760
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486142760
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 518
Book Description
Authoritative international survey reviews everything from standard steam engines, diesels and gas turbines to subways and electric motor coaches. Includes details of construction, problems of operation, and building methods. More than 300 illustrations, photographs.
The Locomotive News and Railway Contractor
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 564
Book Description
The Locomotive, Railway Carriage & Wagon Review
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Locomotives
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description