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Great Central Railway Recollections (Paperback)
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Great Central Railway Recollections (Paperback)
Series: Railways & Recollections, 18
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Loot Price R202
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This new title in the growing Recollections series takes us back
through the years using archive pictures of The Great Central
Railway, selected to show the line in day-to-day use, we see
pre-preservation scenes and preserved era scenes along the route.
The run-down of the Great Central route began in 1960, following
transfer to the Midland region, with the withdrawal of the daytime
Manchester-London expresses. Long stretches were closed altogether
in 1966, and the remaining Nottingham-Rugby section in 1969. But
also 1969, saw a group of enthusiasts deciding to recreate for
future generations the magic and nostalgia of the great British age
of steam. From small beginnings, the Great Central Railway is now
one of the region's top tourist attractions, providing an
unforgettable day out for all the family. Visitors can step back in
time and enjoy the charm of steam travel as it once was.
Loughborough Central Station is typical of the 1960's. Quorn &
Woodhouse Station recreates the 1940's. And Rothley Station
captures the Edwardian period. The Great Central Railway now boasts
over 20 steam locomotives and an extensive selection of rolling
stock, passenger carriages, wagons, first class dining cars and
kitchen/buffet vehicles. In fact, being a mainline railway means
that the largest, heaviest and most impressive of British steam
locomotives can be operated. In addition to the home-based fleet,
famous guest locomotives visit the line on a regular basis. Double
track is being re-laid from Rothley to Loughborough Central to
allow the passing of trains and the re-creation of true main line
operation. This latest volume in the growing series is once again
aimed squarely at the tourist/general interest visitor as much as
it is to the true railway enhusiast young or old!
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