Download or read book South Wales Railways in the 1980s written by Kevin Redwood and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The South Wales Division was one of the three operating divisions of the Western Region. Explore the South Wales Railways in the 1980s with previously unpublished photographs.
Download or read book Wales and Western Region Railways written by Brian Reading and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2021-07-15 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With stunning previously unpublished photographs documenting the end of steam railways of the G.W.R.
Download or read book Lost Railways of South Wales written by Mike Hall and published by Countryside Books (GB). This book was released on 2009 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lost Railways of South Wales
Download or read book South Wales Railways Gallery written by Stuart Davies and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2022-12-29 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At its peak, the South Wales railway network was one of the most complex in the world. Its primary purpose was to transport Coal from source to point of consumption or export via the various docks. To this was added the other raw materials necessary for making Iron and ultimately Steel, together with the respective products of that industry. True, there was no glory in this day to day phenomenon and as a consequence, the area has been poorly represented in the annals of the British railway network. Even that paragon of railway publicity the Great Western, found easier plums to pick elsewhere on its system. However, in addition to the GW, the area was a magnet for the London & North Western, the Midland Railway and not to be forgotten, the 15 indigenous companies. Yet, in terms of traffic, engineering enterprise, operating practices and locomotive types, the area boasted an unequaled variety which this book attempts to reflect. Many of the photographs have not been published before and capture an essence of the variety to be found. The captions contain extensive details to supplement the photographic record enabling a more comprehensive appreciation and understanding of what was involved. It is difficult to appreciate the railway was once a “Common Carrier” obliged to convey any consignment offered. Even though Coal was predominant other traffic, including the more unusual, are also featured; Although of secondary importance in regard to revenue, Passenger services were carefully dovetailed into the intensive freight operation and matched any other location’s provision. After the 1923 Grouping, the GW became the major player in South Wales. It absorbed all 15 of the independent companies and further extended its policy of standardization. Nevertheless, where the smaller companies demonstrated good practices, these were embraced. The L&NW and MR elements became LMSR but still remained far flung tentacles from the parent. All this is recognized here albeit in proportion. The Gallery aims to provide a flavor of what the railways of South Wales had to offer and enlighten the reader as to its major part in the national network.
Download or read book Along Parallel Lines written by John Gunn and published by john gunn. This book was released on 1989 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Railways have played an immense part in the history of New South Wales. The parallel lines extended as the population grew and themselves made possible new settlement and new industries. Railways crossed the mountain barriers that surround Sydney and opened up both the vast hinterland and the northern and southern coasts. Railways joined every part of New South Wales to Sydney in a distinctive, centralized pattern. They also joined New South Wales to the neighbouring colonies and states.
Download or read book Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley written by John Hodge and published by South Wales Valleys. This book was released on 2020-09-19 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers the railway and industrial history of the lines that once operated in the Sirhowy valley in South Wales.Railways and Industry in the Sirhowy Valley, is the first full history of the railways that served this important area of Welsh industry, covering all aspects of its rail transport and manufacturing history.Being the latest volume in an ongoing series of books, covering the history and development of rail transport in the South Wales valleys.The area once boasted some very important industrial manufacturers, including the Tredegar Iron Works and numerous other iron smelting companies.This volume covers the industrial, economic and social history of this fascinating area of the South Wales valleys and the railway that once served the area.
Download or read book Coaching Stock of the NSW Railways written by David Cooke and published by . This book was released on 1999-12-31 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The South Wales Direct Line written by P. D. Rendall and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2014-05-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of Great Western Railway's direct line from London to South Wales, from the early 1900s onwards. With a focus on those who worked the line, South Wales Direct Line - History and Working includes the 'Badminton' line route, and all the stations and junctions between Patchway and the Severn Tunnel - an ideal resource for anybody with an interest in this important British railway. Topics covered include: How the line developed, from the opening of the London-Bristol line in 1841 to the building of Brunel's Severn Tunnel Duties of those who staffed the stations, signal boxes and goods yards The upgrade of 1975: how the South Wales Direct Line became the first dedicated high-speed (125mph) rail line and finally the future of the line: upgrading to high-speed electric trains in 2017 Route and station maps are included as well as hundreds of colour and black and white photographs. AUTHOR: P D Rendall became a Mechanical Engineering apprentice for British Rail Engineering's Swindon works at the age of sixteen. After nine years in engineering he worked as a Signalman, rising to become Supervisor of the Bristol Panel signal box. He has an Honours degree in Social and Community History, and divides his time between work as a social historian and in the mental health sector. He is a published author on many subjects, from the 1970 Bristol resignalling to the North Somerset coalfield, and has appeared on local TV and radio. 73 colour photographs
Download or read book The Railways of New South Wales 1855 1955 written by New South Wales. Dept. of Railways and published by . This book was released on 1956 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Origins of the LMS in South Wales written by Gwyn Briwnant-Jones and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fully illustrated comprehensive and fascinating account of the origins and development of the railways which foreran the London, Midland and Scottish (LMS) railway through South Wales as far as the Swansea Valley, 1845-1945. Over 400 black-and-white and colour photographs, together with maps, diagrams and 4 paintings by one of the authors.
Download or read book Steam Railway written by Steam Railway magazine and published by . This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This searchable guide to steam railways comes complete with detailed listings on preserved railway stations, operational preservation lines, museums, restoration sites and locomotives throughout the UK and Ireland. Using searchable indexes, the directory allows you to search by a number of different criteria, including: railways by the facilities they offer or their nearest location; locomotives by name, type or number, builder or designer; and rolling stock by type, origin or wheel arrangement.
Download or read book The History of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company written by Aubrey Byles and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Industrial Locomotives Railways of Wales written by Gordon Edgar and published by Industrial Locomotives & Railw. This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Primarily utilising previously unpublished photographs, Gordon Edgar explores the industrial and minor railways of Wales.
Download or read book Railway Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 1860 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles written by David Wragg and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2009-04-21 with total page 654 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial history. These companies have long since gone, but all over the country relics remain to remind us of that pioneering age. David Wragg's Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles is a comprehensive, single-volume reference guide to the old railway companies and their heritage. He provides brief histories of the companies and their many-sided activities, and he gives biographies of the men who created the rail network. He covers what is now the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. His book is essential reading and reference for enthusiasts of every region and period of railway history.
Download or read book Bradshaw s Railway Manual Shareholders Guide and Official Directory written by and published by . This book was released on 1864 with total page 634 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Railway Times written by and published by . This book was released on 1853 with total page 1386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
