Bryan, Tim
Goods Trains (Shire Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781784423995
- author:
- Bryan, Tim
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Shire Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 64
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.9 centimetres (0.15 kg)
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Goods Trains: An Illustrated History
This concise illustrated guide explores the history of goods trains across Britain. From their role in transporting raw materials and industrial items to their current use in carrying fresh produce, goods trains have played a vital part in the nation's transportation network.
The book examines how rail freight has been organized since Victorian times, covering topics such as train design, sidings, railway clearing houses, goods sheds, and final destinations. It also delves into the basic rolling stock of these trains, from humble coal wagons to modern containers.
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