Author : John Evans
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 151 pages
File Size : 48,38 MB
Release : 2022-06-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445698919
With previously unpublished images, explore the history of the heyday of British railways in the East Midlands.
Author : Alfred Henshaw
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,16 MB
Release : 2003
Category : East Midlands (England)
ISBN : 9780901115928
The GN built the Nottingham-Grantham line primarily to carry coal from its Midlands origins to the main markets in the South. With minerals accounting for 60% of business, discovery of iron ore in the area of the line brought major expansion, not only of local branches but also the north-south Newark-Melton and Leicester routes. This book gives a fascinating insight into the lines as they were originally built, the effect of the major expansion and traffic volumes, wartime traffics, and also covers the decline and closure of much of the system in the 50s and 60s. Modernisation and current operation of the Nottingham-Grantham line is also covered, with a review of the closed lines remaining features that today's visitors can find. The authors background is in signalling and traffic operation, both feature in this absorbing new book. This book completes the series of four by author Alf Henshaw.
Author :
Publisher : History Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2018
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780750984393
Ron Buckley's evocative photographs reveal the story of steam in the East Midlands & East Anglia.
Author : John Jackson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 35,26 MB
Release : 2021-01-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445690179
Exploring the area covered by the East Midlands ranger ticket. The area is also one of the busiest for observing the country’s freight train movements.
Author : Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Transport Committee
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 44,60 MB
Release : 2010-02-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780215543974
Incorporating HC 1056, session 2008-09
Author : Chris Booth
Publisher : Lancashire Derbyshire and East Coast Railway 'the Dukeries Route'
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 50,21 MB
Release : 2017-07-19
Category :
ISBN : 9781781556283
In the days when coal was king, an ambitious plan was laid for an east-to-west cross country rail route, connecting the Manchester Ship Canal at Warrington to a new dock near the small east coast village of Sutton-on-Sea. Grandly titled The Lancashire, Derbyshire and East Coast Railway, history was to show that this line would reach neither Warrington nor Sutton-on-Sea with only the Chesterfield to Pyewipe Junction section and a branch to Sheffield ever being completed. Taken over by the G.C.R. in 1907, the route was primarily a coal-carrying railway, although it did have a passenger service that lasted until 1955. Discover the former LD&ECR, the self-styled 'Dukeries Route' and its branches, through the lenses of photographers from over 100 years. From the main line between Chesterfield and Lincoln, the Beighton Branch, the Sheffield District Railway and the Mansfield Railway, to the motive power depots at Chesterfield, Tuxford and Langwith Junction. This is a photographic journey bringing you the story of the railway from the early days to its final days, including the last coal train to use the route.
Author : David Turnock
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 17,98 MB
Release : 2016-12-05
Category : History
ISBN : 1351958933
Although a great deal has been published on the economic, social and engineering history of nineteenth-century railways, the work of historical geographers has been much less conspicuous. This overview by David Turnock goes a long way towards restoring the balance. It details every important aspect of the railway’s influence on spatial distribution of economic and social change, providing a full account of the nineteenth-century geography of the British Isles seen in the context of the railway. The book reviews and explains the shape of the developing railway network, beginning with the pre-steam railways and connections between existing road and water communications and the new rail lines. The author also discusses the impact of the railways on the patterns of industrial, urban and rural change throughout the century. Throughout, the historical geography of Ireland is treated in equal detail to that of Great Britain.
Author : Network Rail
Publisher : The Stationery Office
Page : 3268 pages
File Size : 10,89 MB
Release : 2011-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780117069657
Published by TSO with permission from Network Rail (owners of Britain's national railway and stations) the GB Rail Timetable Summer Edition 2011 holds details on passenger services operated by the Train Companies, who work together closely to provide a co-ordinated rail network offering a range of travel opportunities. Details and identification codes are shown within the Train Operator pages of this book. The GB Rail Timetable contains rail services operated over the GB rail network, together with rail and shipping connections with Ireland, the Isle of Man, the Isle of Wight and the Channel Islands. The GB Rail Timetable also includes the Eurostar summer timetable, valid until 10 Decmeber 2011. Network Rail operate 18 major stations but the remainder are operated on their behalf by the Train Operating Companies. Details are shown in the station index.
Author : Vicki Pipe
Publisher : September Publishing
Page : 133 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 2020-02-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1912836297
Take a journey of discovery and explore the top 50 things to see and do on Great British railways. Find the rarest train routes, learn about the railways' people and animal friends, marvel at iconic stations, whizz over amazing bridges, steam through tremendous tunnels and visit the most spectacular railway sights. You can: - Ride across dramatic viaducts. - Visit Britain's busiest railway hub and its least-used station. - Stop at Britain's highest station. - Meet the railway cats and dogs.This lively, interactive book will inspire children – and adults – to seize the moment and explore the wonderful world of Great Britain's railways. Written by Vicki Pipe with additional fun facts from Geoff Marshall, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel's All the Stations and authors of The Railway Adventures.
Author : Christopher Nicholson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 20,34 MB
Release : 2020-01-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445693852
A lavishly illustrated history of railways in the area of the Peak District, which were born out of necessity to connect the major cities on either side of the Pennines.
