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Written by a leading expert in the field, this volume contains
comprehensive numbering and building details of almost every
variety of Engineers Department wagon built by or for British
Railways between 1978 and 1994.
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Subwaygram
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Chris Maliwat; Afterword by Aaron L Morrison
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New York City subways - the century-old transit system has survived
two World Wars, the Great Depression, and Hurricane Sandy. It and
the millions of citizens that rely on it as their daily lifeline
will also survive the COVID-19 pandemic. Subwaygram captures mobile
phone street portraits of the diverse community of riders two years
before and two years after the first case was confirmed in New York
City and the commonalities in the fleeting moments of their
journeys.
Ron Buckley's photographs show the changing locomotive scene taking
place from the later 1930s throughout the East Midlands and East
Anglia, illustrating pre-grouping locomotive classes still working
across Lincoln, Cambridge, Norfolk, Suffolk, Nottingham, Leicester,
Northampton, Bedford, Hertford, Buckingham and Essex. During later
LNER days, locomotives of the Great Eastern and Great Northern
Railways continued working the many secondary routes and branch
lines while the main East Coast saw from 1935 the appearance of
Nigel Gresley's streamlined class A4 locomotives working the high
speed passenger traffic between Edinburgh and London. The LMS
influence saw many former London and North Western and Midland
Railway locomotives handling both passenger and goods traffic
especially the product of the many collieries in Nottinghamshire.
The Southern Railway was one of the 'Big Four' companies which
constituted Britain's railways following the Grouping in 1923 until
their nationalisation in 1948. It operated in the southern counties
of England from Kent in the east across to Devon and Cornwall in
the west, with major termini in London, but in the south west and
western home counties was in competition with the Great Western
Railway. This detailed atlas of the entire Southern network is
based on original track diagrams of the three consituent companies
of the Southern Railway - the London & South Western Railway,
The South Eastern & Chatham Railway and the London, Brighton
& South Coast Railway. The fullest extent of the SR 1923-1947
is shown and the mapping also includes industrial lines. Lines are
distinguished singled or doubled, and sidings, stations (including
platforms), tunnels, signalboxes, level crossings, bridges and
viaducts are also shown.
Howling down the tunnels comes a new collection showcasing the
greatest stories of strange happenings on the tracks, many of which
are republished here for the first time since their original
departure. Waiting beyond the barrier are ghostly travelling
companions bent on disturbing the commutes of the living, a subway
car disappearing into a different dimension without a trace, and a
man's greatest fears realized on the ghost train of a carnival. An
express ticket to unforgettable journeys into the supernatural,
from the open railways of Europe and America to the pressing dark
of the tube.
The North-West of England is a diverse and fascinating part of the
country with a varied landscape. This area was once the powerhouse
of the industrial revolution, and was the location for the World's
first true 'Intercity' railway, spawning a complex network of
routes that served the various towns which were once hives of
industry. The famous coastal resorts-Southport, Blackpool, and
Morecambe were all products of the railway age, when a day trip to
the seaside broke the monotony of the daily grind. However, areas
and times change-heavy industry was on the wane by the late 1960s,
and the last of the Lancashire Collieries disappeared in the early
1990s, reflecting the decline of traditional industries nationwide.
The North-West railway network has adapted, becoming a
predominantly passenger railway, with busy commuter services
feeding Liverpool and Manchester daily. This book chronicles many
of the changes since the late 1970s, including scenes, routes, and
rolling stock that have altered beyond recognition.
Mind the gap and jump aboard this fascinating history of the
world's oldest and greatest underground railway. On seven guided
journeys, travel through time and observe at first hand the
influence of great Underground architects, such as Charles Holden
and Sir Norman Foster, and how the stations have changed - but also
how many things have stayed the same.
Digital photography equipment and software now give enthusiasts the
ability to create images of exceptional quality. For those who want
to develop their skills and improve their results, this book will
show you how to get the best from your digital camera. It will help
you create a collection or portfolio to be proud of, and show you
how to achieve outstanding results without a huge investment in
equipment. This book is a 'how to' guide for railway photographers.
Intended for those comfortable with their digital camera, it will
show you new techniques to try and the true capabilities of your
camera. Using clear examples, you'll learn how to get the best
image quality from prevailing conditions, and maximise the impact
and creativity of your images. Once back at home in the 'digital
darkroom', the book will offer tips and advice on how to use common
imaging software. It will show you how to enhance an image, so you
can bring out the best results in a creative manner without losing
the inspiration or atmosphere of the original shot.
'British Railways Past and Present' is a nationwide series of books
featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades
ago and comparing them with the same scene today. Such is the
current pace of change on our railway system that even a few years
can reduce a busy and vibrant railway scene to a wasteland or
housing estate - or conversely can bring electrification and
up-to-the-minute technology to an outdated, run-down route. The
contrasts are often dramatic, while sometimes hardly anything has
altered in 30 or 40 years. Whatever the change, the comparison of
'past' and 'present' will intrigue not only the railway enthusiast
and historian, but also anyone interested in our recent history. In
this volume covering South Gloucestershire are over 175 photographs
featuring a wealth of locations on both Ex-Great Western and LMS
Main Lines during the British Railways era and before contrasted
with the scene in recent times. Many erstwhile routes and locations
closed in the 'Beeching years' and before are seen when trains
still plied their trade and the wayside station provided a local
service even over short distances.
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Railways
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Christian Wolmar
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From Britain's most popular railway historian, a concise,
authoritative and fast-paced telling of how the railways changed
the world. The arrival of the railways in the first half of the
nineteenth century and their subsequent spread across every one of
the world's continents acted as a spur for economic growth and
social change on an extraordinary scale. The 'iron road' stimulated
innovation in engineering and architecture, enabled people and
goods to move around the world more quickly than ever before, and
played a critical role in warfare as well as in the social and
economic spheres. Christian Wolmar describes the emergence of
modern railways in both Britain and the USA in the 1830s, and
elsewhere in the following decade. He charts the surge in railway
investment plans in Britain in the early 1840s and the ensuing
'railway mania' (which created the backbone of today's railway
network), and the unstoppable spread of the railways across Europe,
America and Asia. Above all, he assesses the global impact of a
technology that, arguably, had the most transformative impact on
human society of any before the coming of the Internet, and which,
as it approaches two centuries of existence, continues to play a
key role in human society in the twenty-first century. 'A lucid and
engaging account of the far-reaching effects that trains have had
upon society' The Railway & Canal Historical Society
Over the last two and a half years, Chris Tarrant has travelled,
literally, all around the world filming Extreme Railway Journeys
for Channel 5. The hugely successful TV series is already being
repeated, and broadcast rights have been, and continue to be,
picked up in other countries, while it is also being released on
DVD. Chris's journeys have taken him to the Congo, India,
Australia, Bolivia (twice), Japan, Siberia, Myanmar, Canada and
Cuba, and the latest programmes see the completion of filming in
Alaska, Argentina, Azerbaijan, South Africa and Zimbabwe. Chris
Tarrant's Extreme Railway Journeys brings to life beautifully not
only the romance of travelling by train, but also the sights,
sounds and smells of the countries and places visited, while also
illuminating the customs and attitudes of the people the author
encountered along the way. But, as he says, 'I should have known
what I was in for and what the word "extreme" means, when the very
first show saw us filming in the Congo - where the train was six
DAYS late.' Beautifully illustrated with exclusive colour
photographs, Extreme Railway Journeys is not only a record of
remarkable journeys in extraordinary places by one of our shrewdest
commentators. It is also a demonstration of the principle that 'to
travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive'.
This new title from the authors of A World of Rail - John Legg and
Ian Peaty - takes us on a fascinating tour of Britain's rail-borne
transport sytem, or rather systems, as it covers a wide variety of
locations and gauges. The variety of rolling stock is a feature
including of both passenger and freight vehcles. Locations range
from London's Underground to the Bass Brewery in Burton-upon-Trent
and from Ford's Dagenham plant to the whisky distilleries of
Scotland. This is a book that takes the reader off the beaten
track, over many years, to provide a wide variety of images from
all sorts of unusual and rarely seen passenger and freight sevices
the length and breadth of the country. Images from the earliest
days of railways right up to the modern day scene are accompanied
by informative text and detailed captions. This is a book that is
sure to provide variety.
Line by Line: Scotland is an illustrated guide to the country's
railway, showcasing a collection of images captured over around
twenty years. A celebration of both beautiful scenery and elegant
engineering, it documents a variety of interesting rail traffic and
will appeal to both local enthusiasts and those further afield.
Featuring previously unpublished images that pay testament to Neil
Gibson's keen eye for a great shot, this is terrific record of the
railways of Scotland.
The Scarborough & Whitby Railway was opened in July 1885. The
21 miles of line traversed the picturesque coast between the two
towns for eighty years. There were eight stations on the line all
with their own distinctive character and serving the different
needs of visitors and local people. All of the stations along the
route are fully illustrated in this book. The line closed in March
1965 and the buildings were later sold into private ownership and
have been put to a variety of uses since that time. The aim of this
book is to illustrate the changes both before and after closure
along this fascinating and historical railway which has become a
very popular walking and cycling trail that passes through the
spectacular and varied scenery of the North Yorkshire coast.
An eminent early preservationist, John Crawley was able to amass an
enviable photographic archive of steam traction engines and road
rollers in their working days, of which this Aveling & Porter
selection formed just a part. Organiser of over eighty steam
rallies, John saved up to thirty steam traction engines for
preservation from the mid-1950s to the early 1960s, at a time when
they were considered not much more than worthless scrap. Indeed, he
became the first owner of no fewer than twenty-two of them.
Utilising this incredible and unique collection of images, most of
which are previously unpublished, Colin Tyson tells the story of
this important manufacturer and iconic British brand.
This album of 160 colour photographs was taken in the Southern
Region of B.R., which was formerly the lines constituting the
Southern Railway. Bill Reed took the pictures between 1958 and 1967
during a number of visits to stations, sheds and areas offering
attractive vantage points of locomotives. From Greater London in
the north, at sheds and stations including Bricklayers Arms,
Feltham and Victoria, to Brighton, Southampton and Bournemouth on
the south coast. Dover and Folkestone in the south east were
visited as well as Exeter, Yeovil and Wadebridge on the south west.
The Isle of Wight is also included as the area was incorporated
into the S.R. upon Grouping and later the Southern Region of B.R.
This book contains a selection of photographs taken on numerous
branch lines around the region and these are particularly evocative
of the final years of steam under B.R. operation. From a modern
perspective they also give an indication why there was such an
eagerness on the part of B.R. for their closure. Many of the lines
utilized locomotives that had been in service for a number of years
and were perhaps coming to the end of their life span.
A dynamically written visual history of the world's largest transit
system in all its intriguing, colorful, and even seedy glory packed
with compelling information, as well as fascinating graphics and
illustrations. New York wouldn't be New York without the subway.
This one-time engineering marvel that united and expanded the city
has been a cultural touchstone for the last 114 years. Subway is a
complete, concise history of the transit system, from the technical
obstacles and corruption which impeded plans for an underground
rail line in the late 1800s, to the current state of the systems
and plans for the future. Interspersed throughout are sidebars and
stand-alone sections including profiles of characters who helped
make the subway what it is today; graphics and imagery showing the
evolution of subway cars, tokens and MetroCards, graffiti, and even
subway etiquette ads; how the subway has been characterized in
movies, television, and music; a look at abandoned cars and
stations and more. A passion project for writer and train-buff John
Morris, he brings wit and a journalist's instinct to the book,
grabbing readers' attention with fascinating facts and anecdotes,
conveying a sense of wonder and fun about the world's largest
transit system. With engrossing imagery and a dynamic design,
Subway will be a visual feast and must-have gift book for history
buffs and train fanatics.
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