| The main line from Plymouth and the River Tamar to Truro was first opened in May 1859 and this beautiful new book explores the entire history of the main line from the earliest days of the Cornwall Railway through to the post-Privatisation era, and is published to co-incide with the 150th anniversary of the opening of the line. The challenging construction of the line by Brunel is covered in depth, along with a concise history of the original acts which resulted in the opening of the main line. It includes many useful details, including comprehesive information about the various viaducts and notable gradients on the line, a complete summary of services over the years, as well as a survey of freight traffic, culminating in the rationalisation of recent decades. In addition, railway infrastructure, especially stations, signal boxes, and major depots and yards are also explored in depth, along with a complete review of motive power in the region, from the broad gauge locomotives through to the modern HSTs and Voyagers. With enough information to satisfy even the most ardent enthusiast and a collection of stunning images, this is the definitive history of the well known line and will be enjoyed by railway enthusiasts around the country. Contents:
- Introduction
- Acknowledgements
- 1 – Historical Background
- 2 – Royal Albert Bridge
- 3 – Saltash to Liskeard
- 4 – Liskeard to Bodmin Road
- 5 – Bodmin Road to Lostwithiel
- 6 – Lostwithiel to Par
- 7 – Part to St Austell
- 8 – St Austell to Truro
- 9 – Truro to Redruth
- 10 – Redruth to Camborne
- 11 – Camborne to St. Erth
- 12 – St Erth to Marazion
- 13 – Marazion to Penzance
- 14 – Truro to Falmouth and Newham
- Appendix 1 – Timetables
- Appendix 2 – Gradient Profile and Routes
- Index
Continent: Europe
Country: UK |
