Download or read book Steam in the North West written by Fred Kerr and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2018-04-30 with total page 415 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When BR ran its 15 guinea Special in August 1968 many believed that steam locomotives would quickly become a thing of the past and that future workings would be restricted to the heritage lines which had begun to appear. Initially that seemed to be the case with the only exception being the famed A3 Class Pacific 4-6-2 Flying Scotsman whose owner had signed a contract with BR that allowed the locomotive to operate beyond that date.Change came in 1971 when BR trialled the operation of King Class 4-6-0 6000 King George V, then based at Bulmers Hereford site, on a tour of the UK which confirmed the value of steam operation as a valuable aspect of publicity which the railways of the day desperately needed. Many locomotives operating on preserved lines had been bought with the hope of being able to operate on the main line at some future date and their owners began to use this success as a lever to further ease the restriction on steam locomotive usage on the national network.Over time BR identified routes where steam traction could be operated and the centres where steam locomotives could be based as part of the new ethos. It was fitting that, as the last bastion of steam operation in 1968, the North West of England still retained its affection for steam locomotives with Carnforth locomotive depot still available as a maintenance centre. The status of steam operation was fully realised in the 1993 Railway Bill which not only privatised the network but also enshrined the right of steam locomotives to operate on the main line subject to meeting the normal operating standards that were applied to all locomotive operations.The North West of England quickly proved to be the area which offered the best of operations with the stiff gradients of Shap on the West Coast Main Line and the Long Drag of Ais Gill on the Settle and Carlisle route providing a challenge to the footplate crews, an experience for the passengers and a sight to see from the lineside.The lineside view has been captured by the author who lives within the area at Southport hence has been well placed to record many of these workings within the area and the wide variety of locomotive types whose owners have finally achieved the ambition of their locomotives joining the unique club of Steam Locomotives Working in the North West.
Download or read book LAST DAYS OF NORTH WEST STEAM written by PETER. TUFFREY and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Steam North West written by Bernard Mills and published by . This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As we recall the recent forty-fifth anniversary of the end of steam working on British Rail, Steam North West is a fascinating journey along the West Coast mainline from Crewe to Carlisle, also visiting a number of lines which made a junction with this vital railway artery. Set in the final two years of steam working in North West England, we call in at well known places such as Preston and some less well known like Heysham and Barrow. Also included are visits to the last remaining steam sheds and infrastructure of the steam railway. Views range from the industrial and suburban scene to the beauty of the Northern Fells. Steam North West concludes with a look at the very end of steam working on British Rail in August 1968 with the very last workings recalled with a final tribute to the steam era by night. Many memories are remembered with a wealth of color material, mostly previously unpublished and nearly all taken from the author's private collection. Covers Crewe to Carlisle and the various branch lines, including: Warrington, Wigan, Lancaster, Fleetwood, Blackpool, Lancaster, Carnforth, Silverdale and Penrith. Also features coverage of the beautiful Settle - Carlisle railway, and some poignant pictures of the last moments of steam in England in August 1968.
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Download or read book The End of Midland Steam in the North West written by George Woods and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2017-10-15 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: George Wood's terrific collection of photographs of the final years of steam locomotives and trains in north-west England.
Download or read book Fashion in Steel Streamlined Steam Locomotives in North America written by Jan Young and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2017-11-30 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book collects and describes every known North American streamlined - or semi-streamlined - steam locomotive with photographs of every class and every significant design variation and it packages those descriptions with information about the locomotives' origins, service lives and ultimate destinies."--Book
Download or read book Steam Navigation and Its Relation to the Commerce of Canada and the United States written by James Croil and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James Croil's 'Steam Navigation and Its Relation to the Commerce of Canada and the United States' is a seminal work that delves into the transformative impact of steam navigation on the economic development of both countries. Written in a detailed and analytical style, the book provides a comprehensive overview of the history and significance of steam navigation in the 19th century, shedding light on its role in shaping trade routes and facilitating commerce. Croil's meticulous research and engaging narrative make this book a valuable contribution to the understanding of maritime history and the evolution of transportation technology. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of commerce, technology, and transportation in the North American context. James Croil, a distinguished historian and expert in maritime studies, brings his expertise to bear in this insightful exploration of steam navigation. His background in economic history and transportation systems uniquely qualify him to tackle this subject with depth and insight, making 'Steam Navigation and Its Relation to the Commerce of Canada and the United States' a standout work in the field. I highly recommend 'Steam Navigation and Its Relation to the Commerce of Canada and the United States' to scholars, historians, and enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive understanding of the impact of steam navigation on the commercial exchanges between Canada and the United States. Croil's meticulous research and authoritative voice make this book an essential addition to any library focused on maritime history and economic development.
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