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100 Years Of Railways: Twentieth Century In Pictures,Used
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A Visual History Of Great Britains Railway Network. Contains Around 300 Photographs From Pa Photos Huge Archives, Spanning The Whole Of The 20Th Century. The Railway System In Britain Is The Oldest In The World, Beginning In 1825 With The First Locomotive Hauled Public Railway, And Culminating In A Network Of More Than 10,000 Miles Of Track By 2000 And A Highspeed Rail Link To Continental Europe Via The Channel Tunnel. This Book Traces Rail Transport From The Cramped Carriages Hauled By Dirty Steam Locomotives To Streamlined Airconditioned Trains. It Charts The Growth Of Private Local Lines, Their Amalgamation, The Introduction Of Diesel And Electric Rolling Stock, Competition From Road Transport And The Closure Of Branch Lines And Freight Depots In The 1960S, Through Nationalization, Privatization And The Remedial Work To Restore The Railways As Efficient, Cost Effective Transport For The 21St Century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of '100 Years of Railways: Twentieth Century in Pictures'? A: The book provides a visual history of Great Britain's railway network, showcasing around 300 photographs that span the entire 20th century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of '100 Years of Railways: Twentieth Century in Pictures' is Richard Wiles.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is classified as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 297 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was '100 Years of Railways: Twentieth Century in Pictures' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2010.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions'.
- Q: What historical aspects does the book cover? A: It covers the evolution of rail transport in Britain, from early steam locomotives to modern high-speed trains, including nationalization and privatization.
- Q: Is this book suitable for railway enthusiasts? A: Yes, it is an excellent resource for railway enthusiasts due to its extensive photographic documentation and historical insights.
- Q: Does the book include any specific events or milestones in railway history? A: Yes, it traces significant milestones from the first locomotive in 1825 to the growth of the railway system by 2000.