Railways, Trams'British Railways Past and Present' is a nationwide series of books featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades ago and comparing them with the same scene today. Such is the current pace of change on our railway system that even a few years can reduce a busy and vibrant railway ... From the series Past & Present Companion | |
Railways, Trams, Road Vehicles, OtherThe Emergence of Ryde as the principal point of entry to the Isle of Wight was due in no small part to the opening of Britain's first ever pier by the Ryde Pier Co. in 1814. Pre-dating the railways in the Isle of Wight by upwards of 50years the pier was extended on several occasions before reaching ... From the series Oakwood Library Of Railway History | |
Railways, TramsOne of the most obscure of Welsh narrow gauge railways, the Plynlimon & Hafan Tramway was the result of one man's attempt to exploit the mineral resources of the Leri valley. Ted Wade's book brings together all that is known about this intriguing railway from a range of little known sources. First ... | |
Trams, Road VehiclesFollowing his successful Southampton's Tramways, Martin Fetch takes us on a tour of historic Portsmouth by tramcar. The Corporation's efficient system is studied fully and the elegant cars are shown in detail.There are many diagrams of different parts of this complex network. From the series Tramway Classics | |
Trams, Road VehiclesTramcars once provided an efficient transport system for Reading and its suburbs. Local expert Edgar Jordan brings together in this volume an evocative selection of photographs; many previously unpublished views depict a past era of peaceful streets. From the series Tramway Classics | |
Railways, TramsThe china clay deposits of Dartmoor brought wealth for some and failure for others. Despite long and hard attempts the Redlake deposits eventually fell in the latter category but should be remembered for the boldness of the attempt to introduce industry into the heart of Dartmoor. This is the tale ... | |
Trams, Road Vehicles, RailwaysDeveloped as a means of saving electricity - and thereby reducing operating costs - regeneration was banned after an accident between two tramcars in Rawtenstall in 1911. Trolleybuses developed the concept, not being included in the ban. Although it took the modern technology of the 1990s to ... | |
Railways, TramsThe Rye & Camber Tramway (a true railway despite its name) was a concern richly embodying the idiosyncrasy for which Britain's light railways became famous. Built to the unusual gauge (for England) of 3 feet, it was designed primarily as a means of transporting players to the golf links at Camber, ... From the series UK Public Railways | |
TramsThis book includes a detailed colour map featuring stops, single-track sections, turning loops, other railway lines, etc. for each of the numerous Swiss and Austrian tram systems. Basic data like route length, track gauge, vehicle types, city population, operator, etc. is provided in a box. Besides ... | |
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Trams, Road VehiclesRide with us through the beautiful scenery of East Devon and discover the fascinating story of the Seaton Tramway. This book also contains many views of the narrow gauge tramcars and their miniature pre- decessors in Sussex and elsewhere. From the series Tramway Classics | |
Railways, Trams, Road VehiclesAs part of the Colonel Stephens empire, the impecunious Selsey Tramway needs little introduction to students of light railways. Now at last we have an extensive well-written and definitive account of this fascinating line which opened in 1935, The 7 mile 61 chain route from Chichester and Selsey ... | |
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