 | DURHAM RAILWAYS - 1999 by Tempus Publishing, Reprinted February 2009
by Charlie Emett
ISBN 978-0-752449-55-5
Book 16.5cm x 23.5cm Softback 142 Pages 262 B&W Photographs
Publisher: History Press
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| | Ever since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened in 1825 the north-east of England has been at the heart of the railway system. Charlie Emett, ex-railwayman, author and historian, has collected a fascinating selection of over 250 photographs, all informatively captioned. His compilation takes the reader on a journey from these pioneering beginnings, through the revolutionary age of steam and the diesel era, to the birth of the electric expresses, drawn by the most powerful locomotives ever to run in Britain. All County Durham's branch lines, past and present, are included in this pictorial guide, together with the East Coast main line, while the importance of Darlington's workshops and Shildon's wagon works is not forgotten. Famous engines, signalling systems, personalities and events of the region are all recorded here, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of railway life over the years. Contents:
- Introduction
- 1 – The Stockton and Darlington Railway
- 2 – Darlington Railway Workshops
- 3 – D&BCR and SD&LUR Lines
- 4 – The Wear Valley Line
- 5 – Shildon Works
- 6 – More south West Durham Steam
- 7 – The Tanfield Railway
- 8 – Stanhope to South Shields
- 9 – Blackhill, Beamish and Bowes
- 10 – East Coast Branches
- 11 – East Coast Min Line Steam
- 12 – The Deltic Era
- 13 – Towards Tomorrow with HST125 and IC225
Continent: Europe
Country: UK
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