Holland, Julian
All Aboard!: Remembering Britain's Railways
- ISBN 13:
- 9780008467975
- author:
- Holland, Julian
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Collins
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.8 x 1.5 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Discover the fascinating history of Britain's railways in All Aboard! From grand endeavours to record-breaking feats, Julian Holland brings together a unique collection of intriguing tales and engaging trivia.
Explore stories such as the Royal Scot's 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada, the narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel, and how the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire. You'll also learn about Mallard's unbeaten world speed record of 1938 and how to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth.
This delightful miscellany is filled with fascinating and obscure stories, facts, and figures that will appeal to every railway enthusiast. With a wealth of information on Britain's historical railways, All Aboard is the perfect companion for anyone interested in this fascinating topic.
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