Download or read book Lost Lines written by Tom Ferris and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2020-07-05 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a nostalgic steam-powered journey back in time on the long-closed line between Ruabon and Barmouth. Starting off in the industrial north east, weave a path through the Vale of Llangollen, the magical Dee Valley and the remote and beautiful countryside of mid Wales before reaching the shores of Cardigan Bay at Barmouth Junction. Includes an essay on the history of the line and photographs of its locomotives, trains and stations.

Download or read book Railways of North Wales the Llangollen Line written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 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 Up the Line written by Geoff Swaine and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This colorful photographic tribute documents the current preservation movement that oversees the restoration and continued operation of historic steam railways throughout the British Isles. Mainly operated as tourist attractions, these railways and their vintage locomotives, cars, and cabooses are captured with exclusive, contemporary photography accompanied by the histories of the lines. A wonderful salute to the men and women who keep the railways, engines, and rolling stock alive.

Download or read book Beeching 50 Years On written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1963 Dr Beeching's infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain's stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life of many consumers. Much misery was caused and Beeching's name was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any other single factor to preserve the nation's railway heritage. Without the Beeching cuts, much of the locomotives, stock, tracks, signals and signs would have crumbled, been forgotten or rotted. However, the gentle railway gradients lend themselves perfectly to walkways and cycle paths; buildings have been refurbished; memorabilia now commands prices at auction which would astonish those who painted the metal. And of course, the heritage lines continue to draw many thousands of visitors each year. After the initial shock of the cuts, this fresh appraisal considers these benefits and more, which may not have come about without the Beeching Report.

Download or read book The Railway Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1859 with total page 1516 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The 1896 Light Railways Act written by John Hannavy and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fascinating story behind a Victorian law with a welcome and unexpected side effect - it allowed today's heritage railways to come into being.

Download or read book Llangollen Railway written by and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-24 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Railway Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1887 with total page 882 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Hidden Places of Wales written by Joanna Billing and published by Travel Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2003 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated guides explores the country in a relaxed narrative style by guiding the reader to some of the established visitor attractions but also focusing on the more secluded and less well-known places of interest and places to stay, eat and drink.Also known as the "Red Dragon", Wales is a country blessed with some of the most dramatic landscapes in Britain. To the north lies Snowdonia, a land of awe-inspiring mountains, wild moorlands and enchanting lakes. Further south the land is abundant with deep valleys and vast forests. Wales also has a rich cultural heritage full of myths and legends founded on Celtic ancestry but has an equally strong industrial past.

Download or read book Bradshaw s railway almanack directory shareholders guide and manual written by George Bradshaw and published by . This book was released on 1848 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book On The Slow Train written by Michael Williams and published by Random House. This book was released on 2010-04-01 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A trip back in time' DAILY TELEGRAPH A love of railways, a love of history, a love of nostalgia. ______________________________ Get ready to board the slow train to another era, to a time when travel meant more than hurrying from one place to the next. On the Slow Train will reconnect you with that long-missed need for escape, and reminds us to lift our heads from the daily grind and remember that there are still places in Britain where we can take the time to stop and stare. This book is a paean to another age: before milk churns, train porters and cats on seats were replaced by security announcements and Burger King wrappers. These 12 spectacular journeys will help free us from what Baudelaire denounced as 'the horrible burden of time.' ___________________________________ 'Captivating' SUNDAY EXPRESS 'Deep in our soul, the railways represent an idyll that we love' INDEPENDENT 'A magical world, barely changed since the golden age of rail' DAILY MAIL 'Superb' RAILYWAY MAGAZINE 'Memory lane . . . An intriguing social snapshot' HERITAGE RAILWAY

Download or read book Steam Trains Today written by Andrew Martin and published by Profile Books. This book was released on 2021-04-29 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.

Download or read book Britain s Railways in Transition 1976 90 written by John Evans and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A wonderfully evocative selection of unpublished images as John Evans explores this fascinating period of change in Britain's railway history.