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Category : Government publications
Languages : es
Pages : 96
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First World Railways Congress
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Category : Government publications
Languages : es
Pages : 96
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Category : Government publications
Languages : es
Pages : 96
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Bulletin of the International Railway Congress Association
Author: International Railway Congress Association
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Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1716
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Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 1716
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The Railway World
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Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 764
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Category : Mines and mineral resources
Languages : en
Pages : 764
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Railway Gazette
Bulletin of the International Railway Congress Association [English Edition]
Author: International Railway Congress Association
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Languages : en
Pages : 1712
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Languages : en
Pages : 1712
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The Railway Magazine
Monthly Catalog of United States Government Publications
Biographic Register
Author: United States. Dept. of State
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Languages : en
Pages : 472
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Languages : en
Pages : 472
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The Railway Grouping 1923 to the Beeching Era
Author: Bob Pixton
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399088297
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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When King George V ascended to the throne in 1910, world trade was increasing and at home the countrys private enterprise railways were booming with larger trains and more freight being carried than ever before. Over the next fifty years the country had experienced not one, but two world wars. Railways had been forcefully reorganized, not once but twice, eventually becoming state owned. With the Government now in control of the railways finances, reformation was on the horizon in the medicine of Dr. Beeching. This volume sets out to chart the passage of the railways during these turbulent times. Contrary to popular belief, life on the railways during these times was not all doom and gloom but times of innovation, competition, new buildings, new lines and the spread of electrification. This was the era of faster, larger, non-stop expresses, streamlined trains: we even showcased our best trains abroad, not once but twice! More and more people were taking holidays by trains and holiday camps emerged. Challenging the position of steam engines were new diesel locomotives. The Festival of Britain (1951) and the Coronation of Elizabeth (1953) saw the country emerge from the devastation and crippling debt after World War 2. On the horizon were devastating rivals that wounded the previously unassailable position of steam trains: motor lorries and family cars. With looming unsustainable finances, the Government solicited external help to help sort out matters.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1399088297
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 416
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When King George V ascended to the throne in 1910, world trade was increasing and at home the countrys private enterprise railways were booming with larger trains and more freight being carried than ever before. Over the next fifty years the country had experienced not one, but two world wars. Railways had been forcefully reorganized, not once but twice, eventually becoming state owned. With the Government now in control of the railways finances, reformation was on the horizon in the medicine of Dr. Beeching. This volume sets out to chart the passage of the railways during these turbulent times. Contrary to popular belief, life on the railways during these times was not all doom and gloom but times of innovation, competition, new buildings, new lines and the spread of electrification. This was the era of faster, larger, non-stop expresses, streamlined trains: we even showcased our best trains abroad, not once but twice! More and more people were taking holidays by trains and holiday camps emerged. Challenging the position of steam engines were new diesel locomotives. The Festival of Britain (1951) and the Coronation of Elizabeth (1953) saw the country emerge from the devastation and crippling debt after World War 2. On the horizon were devastating rivals that wounded the previously unassailable position of steam trains: motor lorries and family cars. With looming unsustainable finances, the Government solicited external help to help sort out matters.
Monthly Catalogue, United States Public Documents
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1284
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Publisher:
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 1284
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