Narrow Gauge Steam Locomotives of Great Britain & Ireland
Author: Peter Nicholson
Publisher:
Published: 2014-09-24
Total Pages: 80
ISBN-13: 9781909431119
DOWNLOAD EBOOKPosts
Narrow Gauge Locomotives
Author: Anthony Coulls
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
Published: 2018-04-15
Total Pages: 132
ISBN-13: 1445675579
DOWNLOAD EBOOKBritain’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.
Classic Locomotives
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 2013-10-07
Total Pages: 562
ISBN-13: 0760345287
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIn Classic Locomotives, 700 photographs and detailed captions comprise a sprawling history of North American steam and diesel-electric locomotives, from Baltimore & Ohio's Tom Thumb to modern high-horsepower diesels.
Where to Go When Great Britain and Ireland
Author: DK Eyewitness
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2012-06-07
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 0756686717
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWhether you're after a stroll through the woods in springtime, a canoe safari on the Norfolk Broads, a day at the caber-tossing Highland Games or afternoon tea at a fancy hotel, this book will lead you to the best holiday destinations and experiences Great Britain and Ireland have to offer. Its easy-to-use season-by-season format and six themes - History and Heritage; Wildlife and Landscape; Cities, Towns and Villages; Outdoor Activities; Family Getaways; and Festivals and Events - make planning your time on these beautiful isles easier than ever.
The Light Railways of Britain and Ireland
Author: Anthony Burton
Publisher: Pen and Sword
Published: 2015-11-30
Total Pages: 177
ISBN-13: 147382706X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst published in 1985 by Moorland Press, The Light Railways of Britain & Ireland has remained unavailable for more than twenty-five years, until now. Re-released by Pen & Sword, this is a thorough and engaging book that covers, in depth, the fascinating story of Britain's last railway development, the Rural light railways, constructed as a result of the Light Railways Act 1896. Rigorously detailed, it charts the overall history of the last great railway boom in Britain Ð the light railway boom Ð from 1896, to the beginning of the Great War in 1914. During this period a large number of narrow and standard gauge lines were constructed in both Britain and Ireland, in order to serve and open up areas in both countries that, at the time, lacked adequate transport links. This book tells the story of how these lines were constructed and why, in most cases, they eventually failed, due to post-First World War road competition. Authored by two highly acclaimed writers of transport history, this is a true testament to, and a timely reminder of, Britain's last railway development.
Classic British Steam Locos
Author: compiled from Wikipedia entries and published byby DrGoogelberg
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2012-06-11
Total Pages: 570
ISBN-13: 1291079734
DOWNLOAD EBOOKdo you want to know everything on steam locos, how they work? Read about the technology and lots of steam locos like the flying Scotsman. Compiled from Wikipedia pages and published by dr Googelberg.
The British Steam Railway Locomotive, 1825-1925
Author: Ernest Leopold Ahrons
Publisher:
Published: 1927
Total Pages: 414
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway
Author: BEST JAMES (JONATHAN, PAUL.)
Publisher:
Published: 2021-03
Total Pages:
ISBN-13: 9781900340717
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA 64 page A4 paperback album, profusely illustrated in color, showcasing this unique survivor, by well known writer and photographer Jonathan James in collaboration with SKLR Publicity Manager Paul Best. The modern day Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway was borne out of the railway network which previously served the giant Bowater's paper mills, just to the north of the Kent town of Sittingbourne. The heritage line uses track, locomotives and other equipment from its industrial past as it takes the traveler on a journey from suburban Sittingbourne out into the Kent marshes.
Steam Power
Author: Brian Solomon
Publisher:
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 194
ISBN-13: 1616732105
DOWNLOAD EBOOKVictorian and Edwardian Locomotive Portraits, Northern England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland
Author: Anthony Burton
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
Published: 2024-07-30
Total Pages: 114
ISBN-13: 1036100553
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Victorian and Edwardian periods saw the development of the steam locomotive in Britain from a comparatively simple machine to a powerful main line express capable of speeds of a hundred miles an hour. The book starts with an introduction dealing with the main lines of development in the north of Britain and that is followed by a picture section with over a hundred photographs. Each illustration has an extended caption giving details of the engine and its history. The material is arranged geographically, with sections dealing with the north of England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and a separate section on light railways. The photographs are all of the locomotives in their working days, many showing them in action on both passenger and goods trains. This splendid collection shows the rich diversity of Britain’s railways and how different companies and their engineers produced engines of great individuality. This is a book that will be enjoyed by all lovers of the golden age of steam railways.
