Chambers, Catherine
The Building of Britain's Railways
- ISBN 13:
- 9781474734202
- author:
- Chambers, Catherine
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Raintree
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 32
- Dimensions:
- 27.1 x 1 x 20.5 cm
- Genre:
- Children's Books, Hobbies & Interests, General Knowledge & Trivia,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Building of Britain's Railways By Catherine Chambers Discover how the British railway system came to be one of the oldest in the world. This book takes you on a journey through the early days of the industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 to the expansion of national rail networks in the 1940s. You'll learn about key milestones such as Robert Stephenson's Rocket and the iconic Flying Scotsman. Find out how these developments shaped the British railway system into what it is today. Hardcover, 32 pages.
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