This book illustrates the changing face of rail freight in North
West England over 40 years. During that time the traction and wagon
fleets have been almost completely replaced, freight trains have
become heavier and less frequent, the amount of shunting and trip
working has been dramatically reduced, and most small freight
terminals have closed. Perhaps the most striking loss has been
freight from the oil and chemicals complex around Ellesmere Port
and Stanlow and the former ICI complex around Northwich has lost
almost all its rail traffic. On the Cumbrian coast, just nuclear
traffic remains after the loss of coal, steel and chemicals
traffic. However, not all the change has been negative: we now have
biomass on rail, increased intermodal traffic and significant
growth in stone traffic from the Buxton area. Illustrated with over
150 stunning photographs, many of which are previously unpublished,
this volume looks at the evolution of rail freight in specific
localities, detailing the changes in traction, rolling stock and
railway infrastructure over four decades.
General
Imprint: |
Key Publishing Ltd
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2020 |
Authors: |
Paul Shannon
|
Dimensions: |
243 x 170 x 9mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
|
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-913295-81-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-913295-81-8 |
Barcode: |
9781913295813 |
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