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The Unusual and the Unexpected on British Railways: A Chronology of Unlikely Events 1948-1968
Dave Peel
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Description for The Unusual and the Unexpected on British Railways: A Chronology of Unlikely Events 1948-1968
Hardcover. A comprehensive compilation of rare events during this fascinating period, this book covers all regions. It features steam (mainly), as well as diesel and electric motor power at work on scheduled and extraordinary services throughout the network. The chronology is supported by many contemporary photographs. There are lots of surprises! Num Pages: 352 pages, 64 black and white photographs. BIC Classification: 1DBK; 3JJPG; 3JJPK; WGF. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 170 x 34. Weight in Grams: 886.
Prior to the nationalisation of the railways in 1948, Britain's rail network was operated almost exclusively by four private companies. The 'Big Four' as they were called - the Great Western, the Southern, the London Midland & Scottish and the London & North Eastern - were not only nationalised in 1948, but consolidated into one large concern: British Railways. Each of the Big Four had built up its own system of working in its own geographic area with its own rolling stock, staff and livery. Thus, BR inherited a diverse mix, not only of physical plant, ... Read more
Prior to the nationalisation of the railways in 1948, Britain's rail network was operated almost exclusively by four private companies. The 'Big Four' as they were called - the Great Western, the Southern, the London Midland & Scottish and the London & North Eastern - were not only nationalised in 1948, but consolidated into one large concern: British Railways. Each of the Big Four had built up its own system of working in its own geographic area with its own rolling stock, staff and livery. Thus, BR inherited a diverse mix, not only of physical plant, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Fonthill Media United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
Toadsmoor Road, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781781552346
SKU
V9781781552346
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About Dave Peel
Dave Peel taught mathematics for thirty years in Leeds, including a year on a Commonwealth Teacher Exchange, before retiring to Dorset. He has been a lifelong railway enthusiast and travelled worldwide in search of steam locomotives. Peel has spent considerable time researching four books on diverse topics. Locomotive Headboards - The Complete Story (2006) was followed by Locomotive ... Read more
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