Steam Railways Explained - Steam, Oil & Locomotion (Britain's Architectural History) - Softcover

Yorke, Mr Stan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846740126 ISBN 13: 9781846740121

Publisher: Countryside Books, 2007

Synopsis

Become an instant expert on steam railways. In this easy-reference guide, author Stan Yorke takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system, describing in detail how and why these lines were built and run.

Packed with photographs and detailed illustrations that bring this fascinating subject to life, Steam Railways Explained tells the story of the development of the British railway system, the different parts of this network, and what made them work.

It also goes beyond the characters and events of railway history to look at why things are the way they are, how the machines work, and the function of the numerous devices we see around a working railway line.

This is a book to ignite your interest in railways. For anyone wishing to continue their exploration of the subject, the book includes a list of preserved railways and railway museums open to the public.

CONTENTS

SECTION I - A BRIEF HISTORY

• Chapter 1: In The Beginning
  
• Chapter 2: The Glorious Years
  

SECTION II - WHERE SHALL WE GO?

• Chapter 3: Surveying & Planning The Route
  
• Chapter 4: Keeping A Level 
• Chapter 5: The Roadway
• Chapter 6: Who Goes First?
  

SECTION III - THE WONDERFUL WHEEL

• Chapter 7: The Mighty Locomotive
• Chapter 8: Making It Pay
• Chapter 9: The Romance Ends
  

SECTION IV

• Reference
• Sites To Visit
• Glossary
• Index
  

Edition details

• Publisher: Countryside Books
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1846740126
• ISBN 13: 9781846740121
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 128