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(0)Julian 1946 Holland
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Publisher
David & Charles
Pub. Date
2013
Description
With images of protests, last trains and the subsequent dereliction, personal anecdotes and stories and the 13 maps used by Dr Beeching to explain his plans, Julian Holland presents a vivid picture of this dramatic and drastic shake-up of Britain's railways.
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Publisher
AA
Pub. Date
c2012
Description
The recent growth of preserved railways, railway museums and mainline steam activity has been phenomenal. 'Railway Days Out' is a practical guide to more than 340 restored railways, museums and steam events, celebrating an important part of Britain's heritage and tourism industry.
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Description
'The Lost Joy of Railways' will transport you back to the 1950s and 1960s, reminding you not just of the trains, but of personal accounts, journey logs, timetables and photographs. Divided into the six regions of British Railways, each chapter documents the favourite stations and engine sheds that were a magnet to the spotter.
7) Railways
Author
Publisher
Rydon Publishing
Pub. Date
2015
Description
A collection of British railway facts and stories. The book includes lists of longest tunnels, widest bridges and powerful locomotives, as well as looking at the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon and the rags-to-riches tale of Frank Hornby.
Author
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
2015
Description
'Exploring Britain's Lost Railways' gives the historical background to 50 lost railway lines, along with details of the route today and clear directions for the walker and cyclist. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation proper to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images of what can still be seen today.
Author
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
2023
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Written by best-selling railway author Julian Holland, 'Britain's Steam Locomotives' is a fitting memorial to more than two centuries of British steam locomotive design. Trace this fascinating, unfolding story from the early 19th century to the present day. Alongside detailed descriptions of the locomotives themselves, Holland reveals the captivating stories of their designers and their birthplaces for a comprehensive guide. This book is beautifully...