Over thirty years ago Nick Pallant told the story of the struggle to save one of Britains best loved heritage railways in Holding the Line – Preserving the Kent & East Sussex Railway (Alan Sutton Publishing). That book concluded its detail...Lasīt vairāk
Over thirty years ago Nick Pallant told the story of the struggle to save one of Britains best loved heritage railways in Holding the Line – Preserving the Kent & East Sussex Railway (Alan Sutton Publishing). That book concluded its detail...Lasīt vairāk
During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war in 1939, and the acute recession that followed, much more might have been accomp...Lasīt vairāk
During the 1930s, with the end of steam locomotion being actively considered, many looked to develop engines powered by diesel and electricity. But for the coming of war in 1939, and the acute recession that followed, much more might have been accomp...Lasīt vairāk
The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had been bypassed by the larger railway companies.The promoting and construction of lig...Lasīt vairāk
The light Railways Act 1896 marked the final phase in the development of the traditional railway in Britain, being designed to open up rural areas of Britain that had been bypassed by the larger railway companies.The promoting and construction of lig...Lasīt vairāk
One of the most diverse, complex and thus most interesting railway routes in the land. It set out as part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway plan to cover the country in Broad Gauge tracks but, faced with competition from its great rival, the Lo...Lasīt vairāk
The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to ’have a go’.The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with gr...Lasīt vairāk
The British Railways ‘Pilot Scheme’ orders of 1955 included ten English Electric Type 2 diesel-electric locomotives deploying Napier ‘Deltic’ engines. These locomotives, more colloquially known as the ‘Baby Deltics&rsquo...Lasīt vairāk
One of the most diverse, complex and thus most interesting railway routes in the land. It set out as part of Brunel’s Great Western Railway plan to cover the country in Broad Gauge tracks but, faced with competition from its great rival, the Lo...Lasīt vairāk
The objective of this book is to share the pleasures provided by miniature railways of all sizes and encourage anyone wanting to build an engine or railway to ’have a go’.The book describes how the author embarked on such projects with gr...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the design, history, and performance of LNER 4-4-0 locomotives from their creation to the 1960s.This second volume on the LNER 4-4-0 locomotives describes the design, construction, history, operation and performance of the North Eastern, North...Lasīt vairāk
The British Railways ‘Pilot Scheme’ orders of 1955 included ten English Electric Type 2 diesel-electric locomotives deploying Napier ‘Deltic’ engines. These locomotives, more colloquially known as the ‘Baby Deltics&rsquo...Lasīt vairāk
Covers the design, history, and performance of LNER 4-4-0 locomotives from their creation to the 1960s.This second volume on the LNER 4-4-0 locomotives describes the design, construction, history, operation and performance of the North Eastern, North...Lasīt vairāk
Europe by Eurail has been the train travelers one-stop source for visiting Europes cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules,...Lasīt vairāk
Europe by Eurail has been the train travelers one-stop source for visiting Europes cities and countries by rail for nearly fifty years. Newly revised and updated, this comprehensive annual guide provides the latest information on fares, schedules,...Lasīt vairāk
Explores the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a modernized railway hub from 1923 to 2023.This book is the sequel to the author’s two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years fr...Lasīt vairāk
Explores the transformation of the Great Eastern Section from a backwater to a modernized railway hub from 1923 to 2023.This book is the sequel to the author’s two previous volumes on the history of the Great Eastern covering the Early Years fr...Lasīt vairāk
The Wantage Tramway, part tramway and part light railway, had many claims to fame. It was Britain’s first tramway to use steam traction and had a fascinating and eclectic collection of locomotives and rolling stock throughout its short life whi...Lasīt vairāk
The Wantage Tramway, part tramway and part light railway, had many claims to fame. It was Britain’s first tramway to use steam traction and had a fascinating and eclectic collection of locomotives and rolling stock throughout its short life whi...Lasīt vairāk
