Harrison, Paul
Wagons in the Peak District
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398108745
- author:
- Harrison, Paul
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 1.7 x 16.8 x 16.8 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Wagons in the Peak District explores the history and variety of wagons used to transport limestone products from quarries in the Peak District area of England. Over the years, different designs have been employed, including hoppers, open boxes, covered hoppers, and powder tank wagons. The book features a selection of photographs, each accompanied by an informative caption, showcasing private owner, leased, and railway-owned wagons that serve the four main rail-served quarries. This collection highlights the evolution of wagons on freight flows in the area, with some still operating on the same traffic flows as they did twenty years ago. With its focus on the railways of the Peak District, this book provides a unique insight into the region's industrial heritage and the role of wagons in its history.
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