Great Central Railway Vanns Michael A.
Great Central Railway Vanns Michael A. This compelling book centers on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. In 1899 the Great Central Railway…
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Great Central Railway Vanns Michael A.
This compelling book centers on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. In 1899 the Great Central Railway opened a new main line between Nottinghamshire and London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining the remarkable achievements of hundreds of enthusiasts and their continuing struggle to fulfill the aspirations of those 1969 visionaries.
It was a glorious achievement. It was built to the highest of standards; civil and mechanical engineers able to benefit from the experience of over fifty years of British railway construction. Yet, despite incorporating some of the best facilities to enable it to operate in a more efficient way than its older rivals, it had a short working life compared to its contemporaries.
By the end of the 1960s, most of
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