Author: John Randall
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 65
Book Description
"Handbook to the Severn Valley Railway: Illustrative and Descriptive of Places along the Line from Worcester to Shrewsbury" by John Randall The Severn Valley Railway is a standard gauge heritage railway in Shropshire and Worcestershire, England, named after the company that originally built the railway over which it now operates. Though often under-appreciated, this railway was vital to the communication and continued functions of life in England. Randall aimed to commemorate the beauty and authority of this railway by putting into words how essential it was to survival.
Severn Valley Railway Recollections
Author: Phil Sowden
Publisher: Railways & Recollections
ISBN: 9781857943924
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is the second volume in the Recollections series to focus on The SVR. The first volume barely touched on one of the biggest events to involve the railway-the storm damage that occurred during 2007 and the work involved in rebuilding the The Severn Valley Railway. This was such a major occurrence that you could fill a book on it...
Publisher: Railways & Recollections
ISBN: 9781857943924
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 48
Book Description
This is the second volume in the Recollections series to focus on The SVR. The first volume barely touched on one of the biggest events to involve the railway-the storm damage that occurred during 2007 and the work involved in rebuilding the The Severn Valley Railway. This was such a major occurrence that you could fill a book on it...
The Severn Valley Railway
Author: Roger Siviter
Publisher: Past & Present
ISBN: 9781858951454
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Concentrating on the famous 16-mile preserved stretch, this book also looks at the whole of the original route from Shrewsbury to Kidderminster and Hartlebury, and on to Droitwich and Worcester. We also enjoy a glimpse of the connecting lines to Craven Arms, Wellington and Woofferton, including the delightful Cleobury Mortimer and Ditton Priors Light Railway.
Publisher: Past & Present
ISBN: 9781858951454
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 95
Book Description
Concentrating on the famous 16-mile preserved stretch, this book also looks at the whole of the original route from Shrewsbury to Kidderminster and Hartlebury, and on to Droitwich and Worcester. We also enjoy a glimpse of the connecting lines to Craven Arms, Wellington and Woofferton, including the delightful Cleobury Mortimer and Ditton Priors Light Railway.
Thomas the Tank Engine Complete Collection
Author: W. Awdry
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405275576
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The Reverend Awdry's first book in the classic Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, was published exactly 70 years ago. This elegant slipcase brings together the all 26 books from this famous series in one stunning volume. The ultimate gift for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends and a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781405275576
Category : Children's stories, English
Languages : en
Pages : 416
Book Description
The Reverend Awdry's first book in the classic Railway Series, The Three Railway Engines, was published exactly 70 years ago. This elegant slipcase brings together the all 26 books from this famous series in one stunning volume. The ultimate gift for all those who delight in the adventures of this cheeky little engine and his friends and a delightful present for new babies who are sure to grow up to be firm Thomas fans.
Shropshire Railways
Author: Geoff Cryer
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976921
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
An examination of four hundred years of railways in Shropshire, from the primitive wagonways of the pre-railway age to the county's current rail network and services. Fully illustrated with almost two hundred monochrome and colour photos, Shropshire Railways is an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in this county with its rich railway history, and home to one of Britain's top heritage railways. Including detailed route maps and a survey of timetables over the years, the book covers the pre-railway age and the coming of the main lines, with the opening of the Shrewsbury and Chester railway in 1848; the 'grouping' of the railway companies from 1923 - the Great Western Railway (GWR) and London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) era in the county; the British Railways period from 1948-1994 - nationalization and modernization, passenger and freight trains, and locomotive sheds; the minor lines, the industrial railways and the heritage railways; privatization and the current main line scene. Illustrated with 205 colour and black & white photographs and maps.
Publisher: Crowood
ISBN: 1847976921
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 252
Book Description
An examination of four hundred years of railways in Shropshire, from the primitive wagonways of the pre-railway age to the county's current rail network and services. Fully illustrated with almost two hundred monochrome and colour photos, Shropshire Railways is an ideal resource for anyone with an interest in this county with its rich railway history, and home to one of Britain's top heritage railways. Including detailed route maps and a survey of timetables over the years, the book covers the pre-railway age and the coming of the main lines, with the opening of the Shrewsbury and Chester railway in 1848; the 'grouping' of the railway companies from 1923 - the Great Western Railway (GWR) and London, Midland and Scottish Railway (LMS) era in the county; the British Railways period from 1948-1994 - nationalization and modernization, passenger and freight trains, and locomotive sheds; the minor lines, the industrial railways and the heritage railways; privatization and the current main line scene. Illustrated with 205 colour and black & white photographs and maps.