The Welshpool And Llanfair Light Railway

Author : Peter Johnson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 1526744783
Total Pages : 381 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway written by Peter Johnson and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2020-10-19 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A superb book . . . about the background to the railway, its development and closure and the relaunch into one of Wales’ most pleasant preserved railways.” —The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society Unusually among Welsh narrow-gauge railways, the 2ft 6in gauge Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway was built to benefit agriculture, not minerals. After several failed attempts to connect the market town at Welshpool with the rural community around Llanfair Caereinion, the 1896 Light Railways Act paved the way for the railway which opened in 1902. Operated by the Cambrian Railways and then by the Great Western Railway, it became the only narrow-gauge steam railway catering for goods traffic under the auspices of British Railways. Sadly, it was closed in 1956 but enthusiasts ensured its revival, which started in 1963. Overcoming many obstacles, the railway is now run by a charitable trust and is a leading volunteer-operated tourist attraction in Montgomeryshire. “As is to be expected by the pre-eminent authority on Welsh narrow gauge and minor railways, this is a work of first-class research, but also one of much interest . . . I have no hesitation in recommending it, especially for anyone interested in narrow gauge or indeed preserved railways.” —The Journal of the Friends of the National Railway Museum “A worthwhile addition to the published material on this delightful railway, and likely to prompt even more interest amongst modellers.” —Railway Modeller “Whether it is a line you know well or not, if you like narrow gauge or minor railways then I am sure you will enjoy this book.” —Michael’s Model Railways

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Total Pages : 36 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway written by and published by . This book was released on 1951 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Oliver Edwards
Publisher : Mainline & Maritime
ISBN 13 : 9781900340632
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.31/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Through the Years written by Oliver Edwards and published by Mainline & Maritime. This book was released on 2020-06-30 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway is one of the world famous Great Little Trains of Wales, and has now been operated for longer as a preserved railway than it was as a part of the national rail network. This book, compiled by the railway's archivist, uses photos from pre-preservation days as well as images from throughout the preservation era to create a historical journey through the lifetime of the railway. Many of the photographs are previously unpublished, and include unique views which can no longer be replicated.

Author : Glyn Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781905184750
Total Pages : 282 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway written by Glyn Williams and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Ralph Cartwright
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780715392263
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway written by Ralph Cartwright and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Peter J. Green
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 1399091239
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Railways in North and Mid Wales in the Late 20th Century written by Peter J. Green and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2022-06-16 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The coastal and mountain scenery around the railway lines of North and Mid Wales is among the best in Great Britain. Here we look at the British Railways lines and the trains that ran on them in the years between 1980 and 2000, as recorded by my cameras during my many visits to the area. A few photographs from earlier years are also included to help to complete the picture. During this period of time, quite a lot of mechanical signalling and many old station buildings still remained, all adding to the railway atmosphere. Featured here are the North Wales Coast line and its branches, the former Cambrian line from Welshpool to Aberystwyth and Pwllheli, and the Welsh section of the Shrewsbury to Chester line. While the emphasis is very much on the main lines, the Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway, closed by British Railways in 1956 and reopened as a heritage railway, and the Llangollen Railway on a section of the former Ruabon to Barmouth line also feature, as does the Vale of Rheidol Railway, sold by British Rail into private ownership in 1989. A few photographs of the steam specials that regularly ran on the main lines are also included.

Author : Ralph Cartwright
Publisher : David & Charles Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780715381519
Total Pages : 207 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Welshpool and Llanfair Light Railway written by Ralph Cartwright and published by David & Charles Publishers. This book was released on 1981-01-01 with total page 207 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Mike Heath
Publisher : Recollections
ISBN 13 : 9781857944662
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.66/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway Recollections written by Mike Heath and published by Recollections. This book was released on 2016 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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 : Peter Johnson
Publisher : Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN 13 : 1526776103
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Snowdon Mountain Railway written by Peter Johnson and published by Pen and Sword Transport. This book was released on 2021-12-30 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowdon Mountain Railway is one of the great narrow gauge railways of North Wales, with thousands of visitors travelling to the summit of Mount Snowdon along the line each year. This book covers the history of this historic and interesting line from its beginnings in the 1890s through to the present day. The author Peter Johnson has been writing about narrow gauge railways for many years and has a deep knowledge of the lines in North and Mid Wales. The Snowdon Mountain Railway is an important part of the tourist industry in North Wales and plays a vital part in providing transport in this popular and much visited area. This volume looks at the narrow gauge railway's history and development, taking in the present and future development of this fascinating line's operation.