Esta serie profundiza en la rica historia y la fascinante evolución del transporte ferroviario, con un enfoque específico en la icónica Great Western Railway. A través de palabras e imágenes, desvela momentos clave de su establecimiento y operación. Explora no solo aspectos técnicos, como locomotoras y vías de ancho estrecho, sino también las historias humanas de quienes trabajaron en el ferrocarril. Es un homenaje a la innovación y a un legado que moldeó tanto el paisaje como la sociedad.
150 Glorious Years
This text celebrates 150 years of the Great Western Railway retelling in words and pictures the story of this institution, with contributions from experts including many who worked on the line. Every aspect of the line's history is covered, including the locomotives, and GWR narrow guage.
This text celebrates 150 years of the London Midland and Scottish Railway retelling in words and pictures the full story, from the earliest beginnings with the opening of the London and Birmingham line through the problem-ridden years following the amalgamation in 1923 to 1998. The book presents the story with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line, and explores the ramifications of what was once the world's largest commercial organization.
This text celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the major part of the London to Southampton, demonstrating it was not all plain sailing. Retelling in words and pictures the full story of the smallest of the four major companies of the Grouping era, with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line. The Southern devloped its own touch of magic, created the world's largest suburban electrification, and increased its passengers by 50%, despite the depression and road competition.
The railway at the heart of Britain, the LNER once held the world steam speed record. From Scottish ports to Lowestoft in the east, there were many faces to the LNER and management encouraged evolution like no other rail company of its time. This book contains many stirring stories and first-hand recounts of the 150-year history of the railway. Evocative pictures from the age of steam, together with accurate technical information, make this book ideal for the railway enthusiast.