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First published in 1953, this edition contains many new pictures. It tells the history of the Talyllyn Railway, the oldest preserved railway in the world, which was rescued from the threat of closure by a group of amateur railwaymen. Rolt, one of this group, records their achievement with detail and humour.
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Railway Adventure {The Story of the Talyllyn Railway}
Published by
David & Charles, Newton Stewart, 1977
ISBN 10: 0715373897
ISBN 13: 9780715373897
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Seller: Alexander's Books, Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. New Edition. New edition second printing octavo hardback . xvi + 176 pages illustrated Very Good condition No inscriptions. Seller Inventory # 090150
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Railway Adventure
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Seller Inventory # rev9996292096
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR005549513
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Hardback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration. Seller Inventory # GOR002437779
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Railway Adventure
Published by
David & Charles, Newton Abbot, 1977
ISBN 10: 0715373897
ISBN 13: 9780715373897
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Seller: The Blue Penguin, FRODSHAM, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. Glazed pictorial boards, pp.xvi, 176. Illustrated. Introduction by John Betjeman. Second impression of the new edition of 1961 ( originally appeared in 1953 ). Spine sunned but title etc perfectly legible. Old Talyllyn Railway price label on inside pastedown. Neat owners inscription on front endpaper. Clean, bright copy of the history of the first two years of the Talyllyn Railway Preservation Society beginning in 1950. Rolt was a founder of this group, and this book has become something of a minor classic. Seller Inventory # 009187
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Railway Adventure
Seller: Book Express (NZ), Shannon, New Zealand
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. 204 pages. missing dj, spine faded, Describes how in the 1950s the Talyllyn Railway line was threatened with clos ure, but the author and a small group of amateur railway men made their dream of running their own railway come true by saving the line, now the oldest survivin g railway of its kind in the world. Seller Inventory # 5576r
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