The British Rail Network 1974-78
The British Rail Network 1974-78
The British Rail Network 1974-78
The British Rail Network 1974-78
The British Rail Network, 1974–78
A decade on from the extensive changes to the rail network that were set in motion in the 1960s, Britain’s railways were carrying diminishing freight loads greater distances across a rationalised network. At the same time, passenger numbers were dwindling and investment in rolling stock diminished. Against this backdrop, this book presents a snapshot in time of the rail network, when the variety of traffic, motive power and coaching stock in operation provided interesting viewing to rail enthusiasts.
A wide variety of main line diesels, diesel shunters, electro-diesels and electric locomotives across a broad range of classes that were operational on the rail network during this brief timeframe all feature. Included too, are diesel and electric multiple units. Each region of the United Kingdom is included, with profiles of regular services through stations and on networks that are now consigned to industrial history or changed beyond recognition.
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ISBN: 978 1 80282 788 0
Price: £16.99
Series: Britain’s Railways Series, vol 60
Format: Paperback, 96 pages
Author: Arthur Wilson
ISBN: 9781802827880
Author: Arthur Wilson
Number of Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
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The British Rail Network, 1974–78
A decade on from the extensive changes to the rail network that were set in motion in the 1960s, Britain’s railways were carrying diminishing freight loads greater distances across a rationalised network. At the same time, passenger numbers were dwindling and investment in rolling stock diminished. Against this backdrop, this book presents a snapshot in time of the rail network, when the variety of traffic, motive power and coaching stock in operation provided interesting viewing to rail enthusiasts.
A wide variety of main line diesels, diesel shunters, electro-diesels and electric locomotives across a broad range of classes that were operational on the rail network during this brief timeframe all feature. Included too, are diesel and electric multiple units. Each region of the United Kingdom is included, with profiles of regular services through stations and on networks that are now consigned to industrial history or changed beyond recognition.
Available: NOW
ISBN: 978 1 80282 788 0
Price: £16.99
Series: Britain’s Railways Series, vol 60
Format: Paperback, 96 pages
Author: Arthur Wilson
ISBN: 9781802827880
Author: Arthur Wilson
Number of Pages: 96
Format: Paperback
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