Download or read book Steam Nostalgia written by Sir Gerald Nabarro and published by Routledge/Thoemms Press. This book was released on 1972-01-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Railway Preservation Revolution written by Jonathan Brown and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels.Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now.Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects. There were times of failure and frustration, as some fell by the wayside, but others have made it through times of adversity to become the major heritage businesses of today.
Download or read book Steam Railways written by Ammonite Press and published by Ammonite Press. This book was released on 2013-02-14 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Even today, over 50 years after the last scheduled service was hauled by a steam locomotive in Britain, many people's abiding image of rail travel comes from that age of steam, a romantic view of big muscular locomotives, belching clouds of steam and smoke, hauling long, snaking trains through picturesque countryside to the sound of the great chuffing from the engine, the thunder of the wheels on the rails and the haunting notes of the whistle. All this, and the fact that engines came in so many different shapes and sizes, conspired to give steam locomotives personalities of their own, to make them seem almost as if they were alive - quite different from today's super-efficient, quiet, clean and anonymous electric trains. Britain's railway system is the oldest in the world, and British engineers pioneered the development of the steam locomotive along with iron and steel rails that permitted rapid expansion. They were pivotal in the worldwide adoption of railways, and steam became the driving force of industrial expansion in the 19th century. As the years passed, steam locomotives became ever more powerful and efficient, culminating in the record run of the LNER locomotive Mallard, which attained a speed of 126mph in 1938. In those days, before air travel became commonplace, steam railways were the crucial link to the coastal ports and the Continent, the USA and the world. Royalty, politicians and celebrities could be seen at London's Victoria station boarding luxurious boat trains pulled by gleaming, streamlined steam locomotives. Travel then was an exciting adventure, and the steam train was where the adventure began. In this book, almost 250 photographs from the vast archives of Mirrorpix provide a nostalgic and fascinating look back at the age of steam, from its heyday of the early 20th century to its demise in the 1950s and 1960s, and subsequent resurrection through the work of the many railway preservation groups.
Download or read book British Steam Locomotives written by Mirco De Cet and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2015-06-01 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An overview of the different locomotives from British Heritage lines across the country.
Download or read book Steam Nostalgia in The North of England written by Paul Hurley and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-01-15 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Steam Nostalgia in the North of England is a pictorial story of British Railways in the north-west of England in those heady days when steam ruled the rails.
Download or read book Thanks for the Memory written by Mike Esau and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The railway scene has changed out of all recognition since the days of working steam, which ended more than 35 years ago. Mike Esau takes us back to a more relaxed and happier time when it was possible to enjoy the quiet delights of the railway, whether at stations, in locomotive sheds or out along the main line.
Download or read book British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation written by Malcolm Clegg and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2020-07-30 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Steam Locomotives Before Preservation, covers the history in pictorial form of steam locomotives that are now preserved as part of the national collection. Those which can be found in private collections and the ones which adorn the various heritage railways which operate throughout Britain. The book looks at each subject both in its working life and during its subsequent preservation. The pictorial content covers a wide swathe of Britain during the years before the heritage locomotives, were earmarked for preservation.
Download or read book Britain s Heritage Railways Discover more than 100 historic lines written by Julian Holland and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2022-03-03 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
Download or read book The Golden Age of Steam written by Oswald Stevens Nock and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Preserved Steam Britain s Heritage Railways Volume One written by Geoff Swaine and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2014-06-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geoff Swaine’s superb photography captures the very best of Britain’s preserved steam in action at locations throughout the country.
Download or read book The Last Days of British Steam written by Malcolm Clegg and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2020-11-06 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A treasury of photos capturing the end of an era in transportation history—the final decade of steam locomotives in Britain. Malcolm Clegg has been taking railway pictures since the early 1960s, and also enjoys access to collections taken by friends who were recording the steam railway scene during this period. In this book, he covers a wide variety of classes of locomotives that were withdrawn during the last decade of steam traction, examples of some of which are now preserved. This book is a record of his and other peoples’ journeys during the last decade of steam in the 1960s, with photographs and informative captions looking at steam traction in a wide variety of geographical locations around the British Railways network.
Download or read book British Steam Patriots written by Keith Langston and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2012-04-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Patriot class, often referred to as 'Baby Scots', were an immediate success displaying consistently good performance. The class was withdrawn over a two year period between 1960 and 1962 having all covered around 1.3 million miles each, unfortunately too early to be considered for preservation. The last two withdrawn were in good condition on withdrawal, but unfortunately all were scrapped.Although no Patriot in either rebuilt or unrebuilt forms survived into preservation a new 'Patriot' is under construction at the Llangollen Railway. The LMS-Patriot Project, a registered charity, is appealing for donations or regular contributions to build the new, 3 cylinder, Fowler designed, parallel boiler, 4-6-0 express passenger loco.Although mostly new, the group will use the leading wheel sets from two LMS 8F locomotives. An unrestored surviving LMS Fowler tender from Woodham Brothers Barry scrap yard will also be used for the project. The new build Patriot is being assembled at the Llangollen Railway Works, and will carry the number of the last built LMS number 5551 or British Railways number 45551. After a public poll, the new Patriot locomotive will be named The Unknown Warrior, whose tomb is located in Westminster Abbey.The new Royal British Legion backed engine will be launched in late 2011 or early 2012 and this is the only 'official' book of the project. Containing hundreds of new, never before published photographs, British Steam—Patriot will tell the story of the engine from its original concept, follow its production throughout the building period and also its launch.The book will be endorsed by the Royal British Legion and promoted to all its members. This will be a must for all railway enthusiasts.
Download or read book Make the Most of Your Time in Britain written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2021-04-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make the Most of Your Time in Britain is a celebration of the most extraordinary places you can visit in Great Britain. From historic houses to eccentric festivals, this incredible photography collection features the best things to do, see and experience in Great Britain. High-quality photography brings each place to life, from the seascapes of Cornwall and dazzling northern lights of Scotland to the skiing wonder of Snowdonia in Wales. Lively descriptive text accompanies each entry, which will inspire even the most intrepid traveller, highlighting exactly what makes it so special to visit now. The book reaches almost every corner of Britain, with each place carefully selected by experienced experts and specialists. Features of Make the Most of Your Time in Britain - Uncovers the top places to visit in Great Britain - Stylish coffee-table book with inspirational, high-quality photography - Employs Rough Guides' "tell it like it is" ethos - Carefully curated by expert authors and editors About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy "tell it like it is" ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Download or read book The Workshops written by Patrick Bertola and published by UWA Publishing. This book was released on 2006 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In March of 1994, the state government of Western Australia closed the Government Railway Workshop at Midland, amidst widespread community outrage. This volume records the history of this important industrial facility.
Download or read book Stalwarts of Steam written by Roy Avis and published by Silver Link. This book was released on 2005-10 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dawn of diesel and electric locomotives heralded the end for steam on British railways, yet the level of enthusiasm for steam trains means that they are still a regular sight on the main lines. Featuring images dating from the mid 1990s to the present day, this book is a celebration of steam in the modern age.
Download or read book English for a Better World I 2007 Ed written by and published by Rex Bookstore, Inc.. This book was released on with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steaming Across Britain written by Julian Holland and published by AA Publishing. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Steaming Across Britain' is a nostalgic look at the glorious final years of steam on British railways in the 1950s and 1960s.
