Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Glasgow North written by Peter Waller and published by Graffeg. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's network from the immediate post-war years, through the 1950s to the early 1960s when the final services were operated. This volume focuses on locations in the northern half of the city.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Glasgow South written by Peter Waller and published by Graffeg. This book was released on 2021-07-22 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, through the early years of electrification and expansion during the first decades of the 20th century through to World War II. The book also focuses on locations in the southern half of the city, including South of the Clyde, Paisley, Mosspark and Burnside.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Glasgow North written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from the immediate post-war years, when the system was regarded as one of the most secure in the country, through the 1950s, when a change of policy initially saw a limited conversion policy instituted before complete abandonment was adopted, to the early 1960s when the final services were operated. This volume focuses on locations in the northern half of the city including City Centre, Clydebank, Keppochhill Road and University.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Edinburgh written by Peter Waller and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edinburgh played host to the country's most significant cable tramway although, by the early 1920s, electric trams had taken over. The system continued to grow until the late 1930s and new trams were built even after World War 2. However, over less than a decade, all were swept away as the final trams operated in 1956.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Glasgow South written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first of two volumes covering the history of tramcar operation in Glasgow. The book narrates the story of the city's impressive network from its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, through the early years of electrification and expansion during the first decades of the 20th century through to World War II. The book also focuses on locations in the southern half of the city, including Mosspark, South of the Clyde, Glenfield, Burnside, Admiral Street and Paisley District.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Aberdeen written by Peter Waller and published by Lost Tramways of Scotland. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aberdeen - the granite city - was to play host to two electric tramways: the corporation's services within the city, which survived until 1958, and the short-lived services operated by the Aberdeen Suburban Tramways Co. Acquiring modern trams in the late 1940s, Aberdeen was perceived as one of the safest of British tramways in the post-war years but even here the diesel bus was to take-over. - The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. - Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. - As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. - An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present. - Photo illustrated throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland Dundee written by Peter Waller and published by Lost Tramways of Scotland. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arguably the last of the 'traditional' tramways to operate in Britain, Dundee's fleet of some 56 trams were to survive through until the mid-1950s when - despite considerable opposition - this popular form of transport was replaced by bus. The final Dundee trams operated in October 1956. - The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. - Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. - As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. - An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present. - Photo illustrated throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
Download or read book Lost Tramways written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edinburgh played host to the country's most significant cable tramway, although, by the early 1920s, electric trams had taken over. The system continued to grow until the late 1930s and new trams were built even after World War II. However, over less than a decade, all were swept away and the final trams operated in 1956. Also covered are the operations of Leith Corporation and Musselburgh & District.The Lost Tramways of Scotland series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century.As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognisable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. An informative, accessible and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Scotland written by Peter Waller and published by . This book was released on 2022 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England Leeds West written by Peter Waller and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-17 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Tramways of England: Leeds West is the first of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the city from their origins in the late 19th century through to the final routes in November 1959. This volume examines in detail the early history of the tramways as well as concentrating on the tramways that served to the western side of the city.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-08-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Once the largest tramway network in the British Isles, London's tramways had belonged to a range of operators until the London Passenger Transport Board was created in July 1933, and this resulted in a great variety of tramcars being operated in the Metropolis. This is one of four volumes to cover the history of electric tramcar operation in the city. Once stretching as far east as Dartford, much of the network south-east of the River Thames survived World War II and remained operational until conversion commenced in 1950. Locations featured include: - Abbey Wood- Beresford Square, Woolwich- Bermondsey- Bexleyheath- Blackfriars Road- Blackwall Tunnel- Bricklayers Arms- Camberwell Green- Catford- Dartford Hospital- Deptford- Dog Kennel Hill- East Dulwich Road- Elephant & Castle- Eltham Church- Eltham Hill- Erith- Forest Hill- Goose Green- Greenwich- Grove Park Brockley- Horns Cross- Lewisham Clock Tower- Penhall Road- Plumstead- Southwark Bridge- Tooley Street- Tower Bridge Road- Woolwich
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England Leeds East written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Tramways of England: Leeds East is the second of two volumes in the series covering the history of trams in the city, from their origins in the late 19th century through to the conversion of the final routes in November 1959. This volume examines in detail the later history of the system from the outbreak of war in September 1939 through the developments of the 1940s to the period of conversion from the early 1950s, as well as concentrating on routes that served the eastern side of the city, such as those to Temple Newsam, Middleton, Gipton and Hunslet.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of Ireland Belfast written by Peter Waller and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2021-06-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first volume in the 'Lost Tramways of Ireland' series features the history of the Belfast system, including its origins as a horse tramway in the 1870s, its conversion to electric traction in the early 20th century, its role in two World Wars, the conversion of the network to bus and trolleybus operation from the late 1940s and the system's eventual demise in 1954. Amongst the locations featured are Glengormley, Greencastle and Bloomfield as well as York Road and Queen's Quay railway stations.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England Southampton written by Peter Waller and published by Lost Tramways of England. This book was released on 2019-01-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lost Tramways of England series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of many of Britain's growing towns and cities from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century. Transport expert Peter Waller, author of numerous works on the regional tram systems of the UK, guides the reader along the route of the network and discusses its key features stop by stop. As well as rigorously detailed transport history, these volumes provide an intimate glimpse into life as it was lived during this period, and the recognizable streets which have been maintained or transformed through the decades. An informative, accessible, and portable resource for the tram enthusiast as well as the general reader, and a superb souvenir or gift for visitors past and present. Photo illustrated throughout, including many archive images which are appearing in print for the first time.
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England written by Peter Waller and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Lost Tramways of England Birmingham South written by Peter Waller and published by Lost Tramways of England. This book was released on 2019-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The city of Birmingham possessed the country's largest 3ft 6in gauge tramway, which was to survive into the 1950s. This volume in the Lost Tramways of England series documents its history and operations in the south of the city from the mid-19th to the mid-20th centuries.
Download or read book Scotland written by Peter Waller and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Waller dips successfully into the social history north of the border during the first half of the twentieth century, when trams were the urban transport kings.” —Evergreen Focusing on Scotland, this book provides an overview of the history of tramways north of the border from the 1940s, when the first horse-drawn service linking Inchture village to Inchture station opened, through to the closure of the last traditional tramway—Glasgow—in 1962. Concentrating on the big city systems that survived the Second World War—Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow—the book provides a comprehensive narrative, detailing the history of these operations from 1945 onwards, with full fleet lists, maps, and details of route openings and closures. The story is supported by some 200 illustrations, both colour and black and white, many of which have never been published before, that portray the trams that operated in these cities and the routes on which they operated. Bringing the story up-to-date, the book also examines the only second-generation tramway yet to be built in Scotland—the controversial system recently constructed in Edinburgh—as well as informing readers where it is still possible to see Scotland’s surviving first-generation trams in preservation. “An outstanding book . . . To leaf through the pages of this book is therefore to take a journey back in time, to an era that can now be remembered by a diminishing number of people. To see that era brought to life in such a vivid and immediate way is a real joy . . . a superbly researched history of trams in Scotland.” —Undiscovered Scotland
