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Life on the Railway (Paperback)
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Life on the Railway (Paperback)
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On Christmas Eve 1801, Cornish mining engineer Richard Trevithick
tested the first steam locomotive on the road. Though it was
short-lived, exploding four days later, this was the beginning of
the railway age in Britain.By the end of the 18th century, there
was a considerable number of railways across Britain with well
established steam engines. This informative guide tells the story
of these railways, beginning with the pioneers of locomotive
engines and the navvies who built the railways themselves.A must
for anyone interested in the history of the railways, industrial
Britain and travel, this informative guide explores the lives of
those on the railway. Train guards, station staff and passengers
are all touched on, as well as underground railways and tragic rail
disasters. Colour photographs and illustrations bring the golden
age of rail in Britain to life.Includes a list of places to visit
which specialize in railways, as well as a glossary of the key
terms in the book.
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