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One of the better transport history books. A detailed account of the construction and operation of this roadside tramway that connected the town of Wantage to the Great Western Railway at Wantage Road station. originally with horse traction but the line became the first to make use of new powers and adopt steam. The book goes into detail on the rolling stock, management and operation of the line. The book was originally published by The Abbey Press in 1958, this is a 2002 reprint.
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- PublisherAdam Gordon
- Publication date2002
- ISBN 10 1874422362
- ISBN 13 9781874422365
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages158
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The Wantage Tramway, A History of the First Tramway to Adopt Mechanical Traction
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Adam Gordon, Brora, Sutherland, 2002
ISBN 10: 1874422362
ISBN 13: 9781874422365
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Seller: Douglas Blades, Ardrossan, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: New. Dust Jacket Condition: New. 2nd Edition. 2002, Adam Gordon, The history of a well known roadside tramway in rural Oxfordshire. 16cm x 24cm portrait format hardback with dustjacket. This history of the Wantage Tramway was first published by the Abbey Press, Abingdon in 1958 and copies of the original edition are fairly scarce as so it appears is this quality reprint got out by Adam Gordon in 2002 and limited to 500 copies. The book extends to 158pp plus additional un-numbered glossy pages containing 39 plates, mostly black and white photographs but also some examples of tickets. Comprising seven chapters and appendices the text also includes seven maps and diagrams. Despite being a reprint the photographs are of reasonable quality. Condition : These are new copies previously unsold., Book weighs 672g. For UK buyer if book weighs more than 2Kg when packed (allow 150g-200g for packing) we will request additional postage. For non UK buyer the threshold is 399g surface mail, 150g airmail. Please don't order unless prepared to pay or ask first. ISBN 1874422362. Seller Inventory # a568c2b48128f5e8034c2b1da788990d
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The Wantage Tramway: A History of the First Tramway to Adopt Mechanical Traction
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Sutherland, United Kingdom: Adam Gordon, 2002, 2002
ISBN 10: 1874422362
ISBN 13: 9781874422365
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Seller: RWL GROUP (Booksellers), Desert Hot Springs, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Very good hardcover, text is like new, book is clean and tight. No dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 7087
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The Wantage Tramway
Seller: Riveting Books, Southsea, HAMPS, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st, Limited Edition No 38/500. Dust Jacket: Yes. Unclipped. External/Dust Jacket Condition: Excellent. Clean. Internal Condition: Excellent. Clean. ISBN: 1874422362. Author/Editor: Pearce Higgins, S H. Publisher: The Abbey Press. Year: 2002. Edition: 1st, Limited Edition No 38/500. Binding: Hardcover. Illustrated: Yes, B&W. Language: English. Page Count: 158. Keywords: Wantage, trams, tramway, transport. The book for sale is the one in the photo. All dust jackets are put in a protective sleeve prior to shipping. Seller Inventory # 8032
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Seller: NIGEL BIRD BOOKS, Tregaron, United Kingdom
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 2nd Edition. 158pp Ills. maps, dwgs. hardback, fine in nr. fine dustwrapper with sl. faded spine. Seller Inventory # 044300
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