Tyneside is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the railway.
Long before 'Railway Mania' gripped Victorian Britain, pioneering
engineers on both sides of the Tyne were connecting collieries to
the river to assist the export of coal. This book will look at the
transitional years of the North-East's railways, covering the
decline of Tyneside's traditional industries; the closure and
lifting of many freight lines; and the conversion of Newcastle's
suburban network to the light rapid transit Metro. Tyneside
Railways also appreciates the renaissance of many of the important
railway structures of the North-East, and takes a look at some of
the local preservation schemes. Ranging over numerous locations,
visiting the suburbs and the beautiful Tyne Valley to the west and
also travelling slightly further afield in the South-East
Northumberland coalfield, the book looks at a variety of motive
power. The photographs collected and captioned by Colin Alexander
feature preserved steam and BR diesel traction; steam-, diesel- and
electric-powered locomotives; Tyne & Wear Metro stock; and even
the ill-fated Advanced Passenger Train.
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