Author: Phil HortonPublisher: Silver Link Publishing
ISBN: 9781857945997
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Author: Tom Ferris
Author: Irish Traction in Colour
Author: Derek HuntrissPublisher: Ian Allen Pub
ISBN: 9780711034594
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
As in Great Britain, the period from the mid-1950s onwards saw considerable changes to the railways of Ireland with contraction seeing, for example, the demise of the final narrow gauge lines and the complexities of the division of the Ireland leading to the closure of the bulk of the erstwhile GNR(I) network. It was also a period that witnessed the final elimination of main line steam in both the Republic and Northern Ireland, although the latter retained steam for longer than the rest of the United Kingdom, as diesel traction was introduced. Initially many of the new locomotives and diesel-units delivered for use on Ireland's network were built in Britain but increasingly overseas manufacturers, most notably General Motors, came to dominate, particularly with CIE. In this title Derek Huntriss reflects the changes in Irish traction between the mid-1950s and the early 1980s, encompassing the last steam operations and the career of the first generation of Irish diesel locomotives. During these years Ireland acted as a magnet for many of the leading railway photographers from Britain and the book draws upon these collections to provide images covering railways in both the Republic and Northern Ireland.
Irish Railways in the 1950s and 1960s
Author: Kevin McCormackPublisher: Pen and Sword
ISBN: 1473872006
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
In the 1950s and 1960s the railway system in Ireland became a magnet for enthusiasts from Great Britain who realized that, as on the mainland, a way of life was fast disappearing as diesel traction replaced steam and the size of the rail network across Ireland was shrinking. Much of the interest stemmed from the similarity with the railways in Great Britain. Also, the existence of several narrow gauge systems, two railway-owned tramways and some cross-border operators added to the fascination. This album covers those main line and narrow gauge railways in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during the 1950s and 1960s, which were photographed in color and the images used are believed never to have appeared in print before. Although most of the pictures depict individual locomotives or ones hauling trains, the opportunity has been taken to show some of the railway infrastructure of the period as well, since this is of particular interest to railway modelers. There has been a very active preservation movement in Ireland over the years, with many wonderful steam-hauled rail tours being operated that continue to this day, however this book will focus on the normal every day operations.
Author: Colin Boocock
Author: 
Author: Jane's World Railways 2009-2010
Author: Ken HarrisPublisher: Ihs Global Incorporated
ISBN: 9780710629043
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 1014
Book Description
The authority on rail systems around the globe. Track the latest developments in railway systems and equipment manufacturers across the globe with this authoritative industry survey.
Classic Locomotives
Author: Brian SolomonPublisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760345287
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
In Classic Locomotives, 700 photographs and detailed captions comprise a sprawling history of North American steam and diesel-electric locomotives, from Baltimore & Ohio's Tom Thumb to modern high-horsepower diesels.
