Steam Across the Pennines

Steam Across the Pennines

Author: Chris Gee

Publisher:

Published: 2011-09

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9780857100597

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The Pennine Hills in the North of England stretch from the Peak District in the North Midlands through to the Scottish border. They are an area of outstanding beauty and span a number of national parks. In more than 140 images, this book showcases steam engines working in the area.


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Download or read book Steam Across the Pennines written by Chris Gee and published by . This book was released on 2011-09 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Pennine Hills in the North of England stretch from the Peak District in the North Midlands through to the Scottish border. They are an area of outstanding beauty and span a number of national parks. In more than 140 images, this book showcases steam engines working in the area.


Steam Across The Pennines

Steam Across The Pennines

Author: Anthony Dawson

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2018-10-15

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 1445670976

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A beautiful collection of steam locomotives in the Pennines.This book follows preserved lines and steam specials and revisits iconic locations in the history of steam across the Pennines.


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Download or read book Steam Across The Pennines written by Anthony Dawson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautiful collection of steam locomotives in the Pennines.This book follows preserved lines and steam specials and revisits iconic locations in the history of steam across the Pennines.


Steam Around Leeds in the 1960s

Steam Around Leeds in the 1960s

Author: Keith W. Platt

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2022-10-15

Total Pages: 190

ISBN-13: 1398105511

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A terrific selection of images in celebration of steam railways around the great city of Leeds in the 1960s.


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Download or read book Steam Around Leeds in the 1960s written by Keith W. Platt and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2022-10-15 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A terrific selection of images in celebration of steam railways around the great city of Leeds in the 1960s.


Riding Yorkshire's Final Steam

Riding Yorkshire's Final Steam

Author: Keith Widdowson

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2015-02-02

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 0750964162

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Keith Widdowson visited the North Eastern Region of British Railways on over forty occasions during the final eighteen months of steam powered passenger services. With the odd exceptions (usually for railtours) most of the locomotives were neglected, run down, filthy, prone to failure and often only kept their wheels turning courtesy of the skills of the crew coaxing them along with loving care. Far from the scenic delights so often justifiably portrayed of the Yorkshire countryside, the ever-dwindling numbers became corralled within the industrialized heartland of Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Normanton. Here, Widdowson recalls that bygone era, leading an almost nomadic nocturnal existence on his self-imposed “mission” of stalking the endangered “Iron Horses” in one of their final habitats. He was often far from alone in his quest. The “Haulage-bashing” fraternity comprised of like-minded enthusiasts from throughout Britain, often congregated, lemming like, on the one-coach early morning mail trains, the Summer Saturday holidaymaker trains or the Bradford portions; indeed any passenger service with a steam locomotive at its front From the many disappointments of thwarted possibilities to the euphoric joy of unexpected catches, together with over 130 contemporary images, Riding Yorkshire's Final Steam Trains is a compelling snapshot of the race against time at the end of the golden age of steam.


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Download or read book Riding Yorkshire's Final Steam written by Keith Widdowson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-02-02 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Keith Widdowson visited the North Eastern Region of British Railways on over forty occasions during the final eighteen months of steam powered passenger services. With the odd exceptions (usually for railtours) most of the locomotives were neglected, run down, filthy, prone to failure and often only kept their wheels turning courtesy of the skills of the crew coaxing them along with loving care. Far from the scenic delights so often justifiably portrayed of the Yorkshire countryside, the ever-dwindling numbers became corralled within the industrialized heartland of Bradford, Leeds, Wakefield and Normanton. Here, Widdowson recalls that bygone era, leading an almost nomadic nocturnal existence on his self-imposed “mission” of stalking the endangered “Iron Horses” in one of their final habitats. He was often far from alone in his quest. The “Haulage-bashing” fraternity comprised of like-minded enthusiasts from throughout Britain, often congregated, lemming like, on the one-coach early morning mail trains, the Summer Saturday holidaymaker trains or the Bradford portions; indeed any passenger service with a steam locomotive at its front From the many disappointments of thwarted possibilities to the euphoric joy of unexpected catches, together with over 130 contemporary images, Riding Yorkshire's Final Steam Trains is a compelling snapshot of the race against time at the end of the golden age of steam.


The Fifteen Guinea Special

The Fifteen Guinea Special

Author: Ian Hardman

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2024-04-15

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 1445685043

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A lavishly illustrated look back at the famous fifteen guinea special, and how the steam preservation movement developed in the years following it.


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Download or read book The Fifteen Guinea Special written by Ian Hardman and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A lavishly illustrated look back at the famous fifteen guinea special, and how the steam preservation movement developed in the years following it.


Main Line Operations Around Manchester and the MSW Electrification

Main Line Operations Around Manchester and the MSW Electrification

Author: Robert P Pixton

Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport

Published: 2020-03-30

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 1526735946

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This book illustrates one of the country’s best loved railway companies in the days of steam. Maps, charts, timetables and photographs are used to give the reader a sense of a journey from the compact terminus in Manchester to Godley, the limits of the system, at first opening. The reader is transported back to the original London Road station, using maps, and is walked through the small station to notice the variety of engines, signals and trains that operated there. Gorton, the company’s shed and locomotive works as well as its across the track rivals of Beyer, Peacock, are studied. The railway cross-road at Guide Bridge is given due importance and readers may well ponder on the contrast of ruralness of Ardwick, Fairfield and Fallowfield, then, and now. Connections at the joint stations of Stalybridge and Manchester Central station are explored. The latter is expanded to include Old Trafford shed as well as the links to Trafford Park Estate. Included is a review of the impact of electrification on the system, especially the exchanges taking place where the two systems interact. The numerous Joint Lines in this district (to Oldham, Altrincham, Hayfield and Macclesfield) are looked at in a subsequent volume. Pictures, and extensive captions, have been selected to show the variety of engines used and facets of stations or procedures.


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Download or read book Main Line Operations Around Manchester and the MSW Electrification written by Robert P Pixton and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2020-03-30 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book illustrates one of the country’s best loved railway companies in the days of steam. Maps, charts, timetables and photographs are used to give the reader a sense of a journey from the compact terminus in Manchester to Godley, the limits of the system, at first opening. The reader is transported back to the original London Road station, using maps, and is walked through the small station to notice the variety of engines, signals and trains that operated there. Gorton, the company’s shed and locomotive works as well as its across the track rivals of Beyer, Peacock, are studied. The railway cross-road at Guide Bridge is given due importance and readers may well ponder on the contrast of ruralness of Ardwick, Fairfield and Fallowfield, then, and now. Connections at the joint stations of Stalybridge and Manchester Central station are explored. The latter is expanded to include Old Trafford shed as well as the links to Trafford Park Estate. Included is a review of the impact of electrification on the system, especially the exchanges taking place where the two systems interact. The numerous Joint Lines in this district (to Oldham, Altrincham, Hayfield and Macclesfield) are looked at in a subsequent volume. Pictures, and extensive captions, have been selected to show the variety of engines used and facets of stations or procedures.


Scottish Steam's Final Fling

Scottish Steam's Final Fling

Author: Keith Widdowson

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2017-05-01

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0750983116

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In May 1967, Scotland became the third of the six British Railways regions to dispense with the steam locomotive, bringing an iconic era of Britain’s transport heritage closer to its demise. Residing over 300 miles away, then teenaged Keith Widdowson’s pilgrimages north of the border were marathon undertakings. Abysmal overnight time keeping, missed connections, trains allegedly booked as steam but turning up as diesel – each journey could have been a disaster, but those setbacks were easily forgotten after many successes, such as in catching runs with LNER A2s, A4s, V2s and B1s, as well as BR Clans. Accompanied with brief historical data of routes and stations – many no longer extant – visited, alongside photographs from the author’s archives, this book is a collection of reminiscences from the final two years of steam that anyone with a penchant for railways will enjoy.


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Download or read book Scottish Steam's Final Fling written by Keith Widdowson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2017-05-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In May 1967, Scotland became the third of the six British Railways regions to dispense with the steam locomotive, bringing an iconic era of Britain’s transport heritage closer to its demise. Residing over 300 miles away, then teenaged Keith Widdowson’s pilgrimages north of the border were marathon undertakings. Abysmal overnight time keeping, missed connections, trains allegedly booked as steam but turning up as diesel – each journey could have been a disaster, but those setbacks were easily forgotten after many successes, such as in catching runs with LNER A2s, A4s, V2s and B1s, as well as BR Clans. Accompanied with brief historical data of routes and stations – many no longer extant – visited, alongside photographs from the author’s archives, this book is a collection of reminiscences from the final two years of steam that anyone with a penchant for railways will enjoy.


For the Love of Trains

For the Love of Trains

Author: Ray Hamilton

Publisher: Summersdale

Published: 2018-05-10

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 1786856905

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More than just a means of transport, trains connect communities, evoke memories and promise adventures galore. This fact-packed miscellany tracks their development from the earliest locomotives to today’s superfast trains, stopping off along the way to explore great railway journeys, iconic stations and memorable depictions in the arts.


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Download or read book For the Love of Trains written by Ray Hamilton and published by Summersdale. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a means of transport, trains connect communities, evoke memories and promise adventures galore. This fact-packed miscellany tracks their development from the earliest locomotives to today’s superfast trains, stopping off along the way to explore great railway journeys, iconic stations and memorable depictions in the arts.


The Railway Magazine

The Railway Magazine

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13:

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Railways of the North Pennines

Railways of the North Pennines

Author: Dr Tom Bell

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2015-03-02

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0750963506

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This illustrated history describes how the two pioneering railways of northern England, the Stockton and Darlington and Newcastle and Carlisle railways, developed from unsuccessful canal proposals and how they, with the ill-fated Stanhope and Tyne Railway, initiated the development of the railway system that served the North Pennine Orefield. It reveals the public and private railways, as well as proposed lines, and the recovery and extensions of the Stockton and Darlington Railway until the North Eastern Railway took over in the early 1860s. Dr Tom Bell's impressive research also explores the subsequent slow but continuous decline as the minerals became exhausted, to the situation today when all that is left are three different tourist lines, one of which is trying to revive the mineral traffic.


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Download or read book Railways of the North Pennines written by Dr Tom Bell and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated history describes how the two pioneering railways of northern England, the Stockton and Darlington and Newcastle and Carlisle railways, developed from unsuccessful canal proposals and how they, with the ill-fated Stanhope and Tyne Railway, initiated the development of the railway system that served the North Pennine Orefield. It reveals the public and private railways, as well as proposed lines, and the recovery and extensions of the Stockton and Darlington Railway until the North Eastern Railway took over in the early 1860s. Dr Tom Bell's impressive research also explores the subsequent slow but continuous decline as the minerals became exhausted, to the situation today when all that is left are three different tourist lines, one of which is trying to revive the mineral traffic.