Oxford-Birmingham: Portrait of a Famous Route - Softcover

Pixton, Bob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1870754662 ISBN 13: 9781870754668

Publisher: Runpast Publishing, 2006

Synopsis

The story of this route throughout the steam era is covered in some detail. . This important GWR line linked Birmingham Snow Hill with places such as Solihull, Warwick, Leamington, Banbury and Oxford, and on to London. The train services, both freight and passenger, are covered all along the line during the steam era, with its changing motive power well illustrated. It was a full main line, and, even after many London - Birmingham services were diverted onto a new direct route at the southern end, its role in the cross-country railway network means it has always been very busy with long-distance workings, as well as local services. There are some pictures of the branches off the main line, such as to Stratford-upon- Avon, and also of trains that worked over parts of the route - for example those direct London services which used the original line between Birmingham and Aynho and services which went via the old Great Central route to and from Banbury. Informative captions enhance the pictures of all this activity, covering not just the trains and varied motive power in steam days, but also all the stations, plus signal boxes, freight yards etc, giving a good account of the line s fortunes over the years.

About this title

Synopsis

Presents the story of the line linking Birmingham Snow Hill to Oxford via Solihull, covering Warwick, Leamington and Banbury in detail, concentrating on the steam era. This work is illustrated with informative captions.

Edition details

• Publisher: Runpast Publishing
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1870754662
• ISBN 13: 9781870754668
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 80