Author: Peter Johnson
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1526718081
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 208
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Built to carry minerals from mines in the Rheidol valley, the 2ft gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway found its niche carrying tourists to the tourist attraction at Devil’s Bridge, 12 miles inland from the Cardigan coast resort of Aberystwyth. Taken over by the Cambrian Railways and then the Great Western Railway, it became the last steam railway operated by British Rail. In 1989 it became the first part of the national network to be privatized. Now under the control of a charitable trust it is undergoing a revival that will see it become one of the leading tourist attractions in Mid-Wales.
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ISBN: 9780954454647
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Languages : en
Pages : 462
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Author: Peter Johnson
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1526718073
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 280
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“A great book about a small railway with a lot of history that has managed to adapt . . . and become a tourist attraction without losing its charm.” —Unos Cuantos Trenes (A Few Trains) Built to carry minerals from mines in the Rheidol valley, the 2ft gauge Vale of Rheidol Railway found its niche carrying tourists to the tourist attraction at Devil’s Bridge, 12 miles inland from the Cardigan coast resort of Aberystwyth. Taken over by the Cambrian Railways and then the Great Western Railway, it became the last steam railway operated by British Rail. In 1989 it became the first part of the national network to be privatized. Now under the control of a charitable trust it is undergoing a revival that will see it become one of the leading tourist attractions in Mid-Wales. “The book is comprehensively illustrated with photographs spanning the entire history of the line, plus maps, diagrams and tabulated information. An excellent publication, well worth its cover price, and thoroughly recommended.” —Ffestiniog Railway Society Magazine “A complete story of the line to date, an enjoyable read and a good pictorial record of this attractive railway. So a good way to spend some time in lock-down!” —Michael’s Model Railways
Author: Peter J. Green
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399091239
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 257
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The coastal and mountain scenery around the railway lines of North and Mid Wales is among the best in Great Britain. Here we look at the British Railways lines and the trains that ran on them in the years between 1980 and 2000, as recorded by my cameras during my many visits to the area. A few photographs from earlier years are also included to help to complete the picture. During this period of time, quite a lot of mechanical signalling and many old station buildings still remained, all adding to the railway atmosphere. Featured here are the North Wales Coast line and its branches, the former Cambrian line from Welshpool to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, and the Welsh section of the Shrewsbury to Chester line. While the emphasis is very much on the main lines, the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, closed by British Railways in 1956 and reopened as a heritage railway, and the Llangollen Railway on a section of the former Ruabon to Barmouth line also feature, as does the Vale of Rheidol Railway, sold by British Rail into private ownership in 1989. A few photographs of the steam specials that regularly ran on the main lines are also included.
Author: Hugh Ballantyne
Publisher: Silver Link Publishing
ISBN: 9781858951553
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Languages : en
Pages : 80
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Takes us on a journey up the narrow-gauge line that winds for 12 miles up the valley of the River Rheidol to its terminus nearly 700 feet above sea level at Devil's Bridge. This book looks at the early history of the railway in the Aberystwyth area, as well as the line's locomotives, coaches, and wagons.
Author: Chris Arnot
Publisher: AA Publishing
ISBN: 9780749579265
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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From stalwart little locomotives of topographic necessity, to the maverick engines of one man's whimsy, Britain's narrow-gauge steam trains run on tracks a world apart from its regimented mainlines. In Small Island by Little Train, eccentricity enthusiast Chris Arnot sets out to discover their stories. Stories include miniature railway on the Kent coast, used for Home Guard military trains during World War II, and now the school commute for dozens of local school children. The UK's only Alpine-style rack-and-pinion railway, scaling one of Britain's highest mountains. The five different gauges of railway circling one man's landscaped garden, and the team building their own trains to run on it. Far more than mere relics of the nation's industrial past, or battered veterans of wartime Britain, these are also stories of epic feats of preservation, volunteerism, tourism, and local history. They are an exploration of idiosyncrasy, enthusiasm and eccentricity. Or, to put it another way, a tale of Britishness.
Author: Ioan Lord
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954454630
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 271
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Author: Allan Baker
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780954454616
Category : Aberystwyth (Wales)
Languages : en
Pages : 28
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Author: John Reeves
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780851532325
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Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Author: Paul Whitfield
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
ISBN: 1405389818
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 489
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Suggests lodging, food, and sightseeing highlights along with travel tips and cultural information.
