Salveson, Paul

The Settle-Carlisle Railway

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ISBN 13:: 9781785006371
author:: Salveson, Paul
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: The Crowood Press Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 208
Dimensions:: 24.6 x 18.9 x 1.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
Condition:: New
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The Settle-Carlisle Railway is one of the world's most iconic rail journeys, spanning 72 miles through some of England's most breathtaking landscapes. Its creation was marked by controversy and engineering challenges, as it was built during a period of intense rivalry between two major railway companies in the 1860s. The construction of this remarkable line was a herculean task, with seventeen viaducts and fourteen tunnels carved into the landscape. Tragic accidents and disasters affected those who built, worked, and travelled on the line, adding to its already complex history. The line's survival was far from certain in the 1980s, but a last-minute reprieve saved it from closure. This book tells the story behind the Settle-Carlisle Railway, from its inception to its current status as a beloved and historic route.

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