Early Limestone Railways
Author: John Van Laun
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13:
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The Archaeology of an Early Railway System
Author: Stephen Hughes
Publisher: Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments in Wales
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 357
ISBN-13: 1871184053
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe structures discovered on the Brecon Forest Tramroads illustrate the beginnings of modern railway practice. This first detailed archaeological study of a railway illuminates parallels located elsewhere in Britain. Developments that were to be of world importance. Did iron railway bridges exist before George Stephenson? This book shows that such bridges were built in south Wales thirty years before the construction of Stephenson's Gaunless Viaduct on the Stockton and Darlington Railway and explains where to see these bridges today. Numerous stone viaducts, bridges and causeways were built over gorges. Monumental building detail existed years before the Euston Arch. Even the foundations of American Industrial might were laid here. Preface Introduction The Planning and Construction of the Railways The Use and Local Impact of the Railways The Engineering of the Lines Rolling Stock, Buildings and Equipment The Railway Route Bibliography and Abbreviations Appendices Early Railway Sites in Wales Index
The First Railways
Author: Derek Hayes
Publisher: Times Books
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9780008249489
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHighly illustrated volume covering the emergence of the modern railway in a unique, essentially geographical way. Contemporary maps, many never before published, showing the locations and routes of the early railways.
The Coming of the Railway
Author: David Gwyn
Publisher: Yale University Press
Published: 2023-05-23
Total Pages: 432
ISBN-13: 030027145X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe first global history of the epic early days of the iron railway Railways, in simple wooden or stone form, have existed since prehistory. But from the 1750s onward the introduction of iron rails led to a dramatic technological evolution—one that would truly change the world. In this rich new history, David Gwyn tells the neglected story of the early iron railway from a global perspective. Driven by a combination of ruthless enterprise, brilliant experimenters, and international cooperation, railway construction began to expand across the world with astonishing rapidity. From Britain to Australia, Russia to America, railways would bind together cities, nations, and entire continents. Rail was a tool of industry and empire as well as, eventually, passenger transport, and developments in technology occurred at breakneck speed—even if the first locomotive in America could muster only 6 mph. The Coming of the Railway explores these fascinating developments, documenting the early railway’s outsize social, political, and economic impact—carving out the shape of the global economy as we know it today.
Early Railways 2
Author: Michael Jonathan Taunton Lewis
Publisher:
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 296
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Nineteen papers presented to the Second International Early Railways Conference, discussing many aspects of the railways which preceded the main lines of the Railway Age, as exemplified by the cover picture of a South Wales coal train in 1821. The fruit of wide research, these authoritative studies embrace history and archaeology, locomotives and permanent way, financing and management. They shed new light and offer fresh perspectives on the formative years of railways, both in Britain and elsewhere." -- back of book.
Railways and Industry in the Tondu Valleys
Author: John Hodge
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2019-05-30
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13: 1526727269
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA comprehensive history of a Welsh railway hub and the coal companies and passengers it has served. The book begins with a history of the industrial development of the Tondu Valleys, including the succession of great industrialists who led the way in the area. This is followed by a chapter on the position of the Tondu Valleys in the South Wales Coalfield with colliery and colliery company details. Railway passenger services are next covered, followed by railway coal services. Then follows a detailed account of the sole railway depot that covered all the operations in the Tondu Valleys. A location-specific account then follows of Llynfi Valley detailing both railway and colliery aspects, following the line from Bridgend, through Tondu, and all locations to Cymmer Afan and on to the original terminus at Abergwynfi, then from Blaengwynfi through the Rhondda Tunnel to Treherbert. The north end of the South Wales Mineral Railway became an adjunct to the Tondu Valley with the closure of the former Rhondda & Swansea Bay line and this is also included in similar detail. The closure of the passenger service in 1970 and renaissance of a new service from Maesteg to Cardiff in 1992 concludes the account. Detailed appendices of operating statistics completes this very comprehensive account. The book is the fullest account ever produced of this part of the South Wales scene and is a must for anyone interested in either the railway or mining activities (or both) in this part of South Wales. A further volume covering the Ogmore & Garw Valleys (and associated lines) and the Porthcawl branch is also available.
Industrial History from the Air
Author: Kenneth Hudson
Publisher: CUP Archive
Published: 1984-11-22
Total Pages: 170
ISBN-13: 9780521253338
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the first book to explore the exceptional opportunities offered by aerial photography for unravelling the physical complexities and historical development of the industrial landscape of Britain. A wide range of industrial sites is illustrated - from quarries, mines and car factories to airports, railways and New Towns. The general nature and significance of their history and development is discussed while the detailed commentaries accompanying each photograph indicate the kind of historical and technical information which cannot be easily obtained in any other way. There is good geographic coverage of sites, with examples from England, Wales and Scotland, drawn from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Through a combination of fascinating narrative detail and imaginative presentation of photographic evidence, this book provides a unique insight into our industrial past and present.
Short History of Railroads
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
Published:
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Short History of Railroads takes readers on a journey along the trail of the evolution of the railway. Discover the role trains had in the transportation revolution that changed the world. Readers will find an extensive list of railroad museums across the United States. evolution, revolution, stories, train, railway, museums,
Short History of Railroads- Indiana Edition
Author: Paul R. Wonning
Publisher: Mossy Feet Books
Published:
Total Pages: 116
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKRailroad History Short History of Railroads - Indiana Edition covers the evolution of railroads from the first primitive tramways to the development of the diesel locomotives. Indiana Railroad History Also included in the book is a short history of railroading in Indiana. Historical markers about railroads and other interesting facets of early trains in Indiana provide a fascinating insight into early Indiana railroads. Railroad Museums In addition to a comprehensive list of railroad museums in the United States, a listing of railroad museums and tourist railways in Indiana is also included. Railroad history, railroad museum, train museums, first train robbery, indiana railroad, railroad evolution traction, railray, electric, museums, accidents, first, train, robbery
The Mining Journal, Railway and Commercial Gazette
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Publisher:
Published: 1884
Total Pages: 790
ISBN-13:
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