Langham, Rob

The Wear & Derwent Railway

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ISBN 13:
9781398106529
author:
Langham, Rob
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Amberley Publishing
language:
English
Publication Year:
2022
Pages:
96
Dimensions:
23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.28 kg
Genre:
Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.71

Description

The Wear and Derwent Railway offers a unique insight into the transformation of a railway line in 19th-century England. In 1845, the Stockton & Darlington Railway Company took control of half of the Stanhope & Tyne route, rebranding it as the Wear & Derwent Railway. This change marked an important period in the history of the line, as the new operators sought to modernize and expand its capabilities. The book explores this transformation, detailing the conversion of the line from rope-hauled incline working to locomotive operation, where possible. The construction of key deviations, such as the Hownes Gill Viaduct and the Burnhill deviation, played a crucial role in this process. This history is accompanied by a wide range of historic and modern images, providing a visual representation of the line's evolution. By examining the Wear & Derwent Railway's transformation, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the industrial heritage of 19th-century England.

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