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Beeching: 50 Years On (Paperback, New)
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Beeching: 50 Years On (Paperback, New)
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In 1963 Dr Beeching's infamous report signalled the end for over
15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain's stations, and for
70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of
life of many consumers. Much misery was caused and Beeching's name
was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any
other single factor to preserve the nation's railway heritage.
Without the Beeching cuts, much of the locomotives, stock, tracks,
signals and signs would have crumbled, been forgotten or rotted.
However, the gentle railway gradients lend themselves perfectly to
walkways and cycle paths; buildings have been refurbished;
memorabilia now commands prices at auction which would astonish
those who painted the metal. And of course, the heritage lines
continue to draw many thousands of visitors each year. After the
initial shock of the cuts, this fresh appraisal considers these
benefits and more, which may not have come about without the
Beeching Report.
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