The Railway Preservation Revolution: A History of Britain's Heritage Railways de Brown, Jonathan - 2017-08-08

Paperback. Very Good.

Pen and Sword Transport. Used - Very Good. 2017. Hardcover. Very Good.

Pen and Sword Transport. New. 2017. Hardcover. New. Dust Jacket is Fine.

Pen & Sword, 2017. Hardcover. New. 301 pages. 9.75x6.75x1.00 inches.

Hardback. New. In-depth information about early preservation projects.

pp. 192 . Hardback. New.

Barnsley: Pen & Sword Transport, 2017. A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels. Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now. Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects.… Leer más

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.