Evans, John
Britain's Railways in Transition 1976-90
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445682679
- author:
- Evans, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 165mm X 234mm
- Genre:
- History, Modern, 20th Century
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Britain's Railways in Transition 1976-90 by John Evans is a detailed account of the railways' resurgence during a period of economic and cultural upheaval. Against the backdrop of turmoil, the railways experienced revived demand and began to rebuild from the contraction of the 1960s. The book explores the decline of traditional goods trains, the introduction of new liveries, and the rise of high-speed trains like the HSTs and Class 47s. It also examines the growing importance of heritage lines and the eventual retirement of iconic diesel types such as the Peaks, Westerns, and Deltics. This book provides a comprehensive look at how Britain's railways evolved from the post-steam era to the foundations of the modern railway system.
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