Author : Christopher Nicholson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 37,38 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.
Author : Geoffrey Kingscott
Publisher : Countryside Books (GB)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,56 MB
Release : 2007-11
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781846740428
Traces the history of the railway lines in the county including branches of the Great Central Railway and Ashover Light Railway, from their opening in the mid 19th century and, in many cases, their closure in the 20th century. This book describes the reasons for their construction and for their subsequent closure. It also includes illustrations.
Author : Allan C. Lewis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 20,43 MB
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738528823
During the gilded age of rail travel in the late 1800s, Colorado Springs became one of the primary portals of westward expansion and a hub for both passenger and freight traffic. Over thousands of miles of tracks traveled merchants, industrialists, tourists, and fortune seekers, all bent on enjoying what Colorado had to offer either on a temporary or permanent basis. Much of the history of the Pike's Peak Region was predicated on the railroads, and the growth that the area enjoyed was dependent on the new residents and the trains that brought them.
Author : Allan C. Lewis
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 29,85 MB
Release : 2006
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738531250
By 1900, the scenic beauty of the PikeA[a¬a[s Peak region had become well known, making it a popular destination with visitors from across the nation. This influx of tourism along with the apex of the Cripple Creek mining boom saw El Paso and Teller Counties become a hub of freight and passenger activity. Over the next 30 years and through challenging economic times, the area would be served by 11 different railroads and an interurban line. The Midland Terminal and the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek District Railways relied heavily on the revenue gleaned from Cripple Creek ore production, but as the output of these mines declined, so too did the coffers of the railroads that supported them. Larger railroads like the Santa Fe and the Colorado & Southern increased their regional presence through joint agreements and the expansion of local facilities. Still other roads had a more local flair, including the Manitou & PikeA[a¬a[s Peak whose unique cog railway introduced A[a¬AAmericaA[a¬a[s MountainA[a¬A to thousands of tourists. Mass transit also came to the region as the Colorado Springs & Interurban Railway became part of a legacy left by millionaire Winfield Scott Stratton to the people of Colorado Springs.
Author : Peter Naldrett
Publisher : Sigma Press
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 26,17 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Peak District (England)
ISBN : 9781850589662
Two types of train station walks are covered in this book: there are those from existing train stations that still have passengers bustling about them, and there are those from platforms that fell silent in the infamous closures of the 1960s.
Author : John Evans
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 41,26 MB
Release : 2017-07-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445664097
John Evans explores the fascinating history of the Cromford & High Peak Railway.
Author : Gerry Cochrane
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,26 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9781906578299
Suitable for those who have an interest in railways, especially the much revered Belfast and County Down Railway - the BCDR.
Author : Mark Casson
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 10,49 MB
Release : 2009-09-10
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0199213976
This is the first history of the British railway system written from a modern economic perspective. It uses conterfactual analysis to construct an alternative network to represent the most efficient alternative rail network that could have been constructed given what was known at the time - the first time this has been done.
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 998 pages
File Size : 17,53 MB
Release : 1896
Category : Railroads
ISBN :
Also time tables of railroads in Central America. Air line schedules.
Author : Chris Gilbert
Publisher :
Page : 480 pages
File Size : 41,65 MB
Release : 2017-08
Category :
ISBN : 9780992905156
If you are a keen photographer who can¿t miss a sunrise or are on holiday using a mobile phone camera, this guidebook will take you to the most beautiful and photogenic places in the Peak District. PHOTOGRAPHING THE PEAK DISTRICT is a photography-location and visitor guidebook. The Peak District is a beautiful upland area at the southern end of the Pennines stretching from Ashbourne in the south to the M62 in the north. The northern Dark Peak is an area of wild heather-clad moorland lined by gritstone edges and boulders that contrast with the limestone plateau and deep dales of the White Peak. Cut by sparkling rivers, populated with beautiful villages, a rich industrial heritage and home to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, the UK¿s first national park has photographic opportunities around every corner, all year round. FEATURING - 150 locations including all the classics - 750 photographs - Detailed maps, directions and co-ordinates for each location - Best seasons and time of day to visit - Sun compass - Accommodation and best pubs - Roadside and short walk locations - Longer photographic walks - Accessibility information.
