The Railways of Pembrokeshire - Hardcover

Parker, Richard

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1906419078 ISBN 13: 9781906419073

Publisher: Noodle Books, 2008

Synopsis

The Railways of Pembrokeshire was originally published in 1981 and was the work of the late John Morris, a professional railwayman. His original book has long been regarded as the definitive history of the development of railways in West Wales. After being out of print for more than 25 years it has now been revised and extended by Richard Parker, author of Neyland a Great Western Outpost. Amongst the highlights of this fantastic new edition are anecdotes on the North Pembrokeshire branch from the last Station Master at Puncheston and intimate details of the staff profile at New Milford from the Station Masters duty book over the period from the 1880s to the late 1930s. The latter is a rare record that has survived in private ownership and is now being made available for the first time. Also included are details of the enginemens turns of duty in the 1950s, covering the workings from Whitland on both the Pembroke Dock and Cardigan branches. The Railways of Pembrokeshire details the struggle to bring the railway to West Wales and explores how New Milford was established and developed as the port for Southern Ireland. From the Golden Age of rail travel it beautifully charts the history of the railway through two world wars, the early years of nationalization, the rise of the petroleum business on the banks of Milford Haven, and the subsequent demise of most of the former rail infrastructure. With stunning new illustrations, many of which have never been published before, and unique insights from former railwaymen who shared their experiences, photographs and other material, this book is one of a kind.

Edition details

• Publisher: Noodle Books
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1906419078
• ISBN 13: 9781906419073
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 180