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Great Central Railway Michael A. Vanns

Great Central Railway By Michael A. Vanns

Great Central Railway by Michael A. Vanns


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This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history

Great Central Railway Summary

Great Central Railway by Michael A. Vanns

This compelling book centres on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining the remarkable achievements of hundreds of enthusiasts and their continuing struggle to fulfil the aspirations of those 1969 visionaries. In 1899 the Great Central Railway opened a new main line between Nottinghamshire and London. It was built to the highest of standards; civil and mechanical engineers able to benefit from the experience of over fifty years of British railway construction. It was a glorious achievement. Yet, despite incorporating some of the best facilities to enable it to operate in a more efficient way than its older rivals, it had a short working life compared to its contemporaries. By the end of the 1960s, most of it had closed. However, ironically, that abandonment by the state-owned British Railways presented an independent and enterprising group of railway enthusiasts with a unique opportunity to operate their own main line with their own engines.In 1969 the Main Line Preservation Group was formed with a vision to re-create a fully functioning, double track, steam-worked main line between Nottingham and Leicester. This book explores the journey, development and changes of the Great Central Railway and is a fantastic guide to how the railway industry has changed over time.

About Michael A. Vanns

Michael Vanns was born in Newark on Trent in 1956. He is a life-long transport enthusiast and historian, with a special interest in the railways of the East Coast of England. Michael has a great knowledge and interest in the Great Northern Railway and its successor, the London & North Eastern Railway, which are a great historical passion of his. After attending Leicester University he worked at Iron Bridge George Museum, where he looked after the Elton Collection and other archive collections. Michael has written thirteen books, mostly on railways and industrial history and now lives in Colebrookdale, where he continues to write about the history of railways.

Additional information

GOR010074236
9781473892125
1473892120
Great Central Railway by Michael A. Vanns
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
20170801
110
N/A
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