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The Great Central Railway
Michael A. Vanns
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Description for The Great Central Railway
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This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach 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 fulfil the aspirations of those 1969 visionaries. In 1899 the Great Central Railway opened a new main line between Nottinghamshire and London. 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. ... Read more
This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach 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 fulfil the aspirations of those 1969 visionaries. In 1899 the Great Central Railway opened a new main line between Nottinghamshire and London. 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. ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
110
Place of Publication
Barnsley, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781473892125
SKU
V9781473892125
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Ref
99-3
About Michael A. Vanns
Michael Vanns was born in Newark on Trent in 1956. He is a life-long transport enthusiast and historian, with a special interest in the railways of the East Coast of England. Michael has a great knowledge and interest in the Great Northern Railway and its successor, the London & North Eastern Railway, which are a great historical passion of his. ... Read more
Reviews for The Great Central Railway
This wonderful book tells how a group of enthusiasts seized the oppoertunity to perpetuate the steam railway line from Nottingham to Leicester, thus preserving Britain's steam heritage in the East Midlands. Brilliant.
Books Monthly Well written and produced to a high standard, this book is not intended to replace the voluminous literature on the Great Central, but be of interest ... Read more
Books Monthly Well written and produced to a high standard, this book is not intended to replace the voluminous literature on the Great Central, but be of interest ... Read more