Talyllyn Railway

Author : James Waite
Publisher : Narrow Gauge Album
ISBN 13 : 9781900340663
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Talyllyn Railway - a Journey by Steam written by James Waite and published by Narrow Gauge Album. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Talyllyn Railway is not only one of the world famous Great Little Trains of Wales, but was the first railway in the world to be owned and operated by volunteer labour. As such it was the forerunner of most of today's heritage railways. This book, compiled by James Waite, a renowned photographer of narrow gauge railways, takes the reader on a full colour photographic journey from the line's headquarters at Tywyn Wharf through the splendid Mid Wales countryside to the terminus in the forest at Nant Gwernol.

Author : L. T. C. Rolt
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780752455785
Total Pages : 160 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Railway Adventure written by L. T. C. Rolt and published by . This book was released on 2010-01-15 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: L T C Rolt was one of a small group of amateur railwaymen who made their dream of running their own railway come true. Established by Act of Parliament in 1865 and unaffected by mergers and nationalisation, the Talyllyn Railway has been serving a remote valley in the Merioneth mountains ever since. This book presents this railway adventure.

Author : W. Awdry
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781405217156
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.54/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Peter Sam written by W. Awdry and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The next five books joining the Thomas the Tank Engine series are: Henry, Duck, Harold, Peter Sam and Emily.

Author : Peter Johnson
Publisher : Pen and Sword
ISBN 13 : 1526717557
Total Pages : 387 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Corris Railway written by Peter Johnson and published by Pen and Sword. This book was released on 2019-10-30 with total page 387 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extensively illustrated history of this Welsh railway—and the effort to restore it. One of Wales’ oldest narrow gauge railways, the 2ft 3in gauge Corris Railway was built to carry slate from several quarries in the Dulas valley to wharves on the river Dyfi. At first forbidden to use steam locomotives or to carry passengers, it overcame these obstacles and became an essential part of the community that it served. It was also a forerunner in encouraging tourists, offering inclusive tours to nearby Talyllyn, with passengers traveling on the train and on railway-operated road services. Taken over by the Great Western Railway in 1930, the railway was closed by British Railways in 1948, apparently for good. Fortunately, the last two steam locomotives and some rolling stock was saved by the nearby Talyllyn Railway, where it played an essential role in that railway’s preservation. Eventually, the thoughts of enthusiasts turned to reviving the Corris Railway, and, after many twists and turns, the first passengers were carried on a short section in 2002. In this book, historian Peter Johnson has delved into many sources to uncover the intricacies of the railway’s origins, development, operation, and revival.

Author : W. Awdry
Publisher : Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781405203449
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Little Old Engine written by W. Awdry and published by Egmont Books (UK). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of four stories chronicling the adventures of several railway engines.

Author : Jonathan Brown
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1473891191
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Railway Preservation Revolution written by Jonathan Brown and published by Casemate Publishers. This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels.Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now.Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects. There were times of failure and frustration, as some fell by the wayside, but others have made it through times of adversity to become the major heritage businesses of today.

Author : Christopher Awdry
Publisher : Egmont Books (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781405231930
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.39/5 ( download)

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Download or read book New Little Engine written by Christopher Awdry and published by Egmont Books (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Reverend Awdry created Thomas the Tank Engine for his son, Christopher Awdry, who continued his father's work by writing a further 14 books. Thomas fans will be delighted to see all of Christopher Awdry's stories beautifully reproduced and printed for the first time since 1996. Christopher Awdry's first Thomas book for 10 years is also being published by Egmont in September 2007.

Author : Catherine Le Nevez
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 1409359026
Total Pages : 489 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Wales written by Catherine Le Nevez and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2012-08-16 with total page 489 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full-colour throughout, The Rough Guide to Wales is the ultimate guide to this beautiful country. With 30 years experience and our trademark 'tell it like it is' writing style, Rough Guides cover all the basics with practical, on-the-ground details, as well as unmissable alternatives to the usual must-see sights. At the top of your list and guaranteed to get you value for money, each guide also reviews the best accommodation and restaurants in all price brackets. We know there are times for saving, and times for splashing out. In The Rough Guide to Wales: - Over 50 colour-coded maps featuring every listing - Area-by-area chapter highlights - Top 5 boxes - Things not to miss section Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Wales. Now available in ePub format.

Author : Caroline Young
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781855019997
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.9X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Railways and Trains written by Caroline Young and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -- A fascinating insight into how things were made and developed through the ages-- Full-color maps, diagrams and cutaway sections

Author : Brian Reading
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1398100137
Total Pages : 187 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Narrow Gauge and Industrial Railways written by Brian Reading and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2023-02-15 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With previously unpublished photographs documenting the period's industrial and mineral railways scene.