[225] |  TITLES ON ALL SUBJECTS IN THE SERIES 'GREAT RAILWAY ERAS' |  |
| This book tells the story of the evolution of one of Britain's premier steam locomotive and wagon building works, includes the details of World War II bombing of the same, recounts the complexity of the several signalling and track alterations and highlights the recent dramatic changes that have ... | |
| More than 50 books have appeared on Brunel, both technical and biographical, or both. This is the first album to look solely at his railway legacy, although many of the views are of structures now lost. They are in journey order from London and Include many familiar panoramas, together with less ... | |
| This Sentimental journey is based on one undertaken by Dr.Gaius Sutton in 1957, when he visited many attractive locations. We journey mostly by steam, but a horse and some antique buses on rails are also involved. | |
| This album contains a multitude of photographs to illustrate the transition of the railway from total dereliction to a top tourist attraction. The emphasis is on the imagination and enterprise of the countless individuals involved. | |
| This volume brings together the memories of some of those who visited the world famous two-foot gauge line during its closure period. It also contains a variety of stories of the initial revival work, many of which have not been recorded before. Numerous unpublished and fascinating photographs of ... | |
| All 120 photographs were taken by pioneers involved in reviving this dormant decaying railway of great historical significance. The authors were founder members of the Festiniog Railway Society and Allan Garraway was at the helm for 31 years. Herein are many unusual views and little known stories ... | |
| The early sixties were critical for the survival of the then recently revived railway. There are many views behind the scenes of the fight for life of the line in those delicate years. During this era Vic Mitchell was a Society director whilst Allan Garraway had to keep the trains running. Both ... | |
| All 35 Island stations that were open in the steam era are illustrated herein, along with the typical trains of that period. Also featured are the changes that have occurred on the electric line during 30 years. The remarkable story of the recreation of a steam railway is portrayed in detail. | |
| This 2ft 3ins gauge line has a unique place in railway history as the first public railway to be taken over by amateurs. Their success over half a century is praised in this commemorative album of fascinating and nostalgic views. | |
| Few country towns could claim to have possessed three large stations for over a century. The fascinating trio is fully illustrated in both the steam and diesel era, but the last half century has brought many alterations to the complex of junctions and to the types of trains. All is revealed herein. | |
| The completion of restoration of this world famous railway is seen entirely through the lens of the camera of General Manager Allan Garraway. There is a fascinating insight into the challenges and problems, together with many of the solutions and the ultimate achievement of the line becoming part ... | |
| The illustrations cover the demise of traditional steam, the introduction of diesels, touch upon the closure period and then emphasise the marvels of resuscitation achieved by so many lovers of this scenic branch. The triumphant entry of the first through train from the main line is vividly ... | |
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