A pleasure for any railway enthusiast, this comprehensive history tells the story of technical developments in the social and cultural context of railways in Scotland, and also provides much food for thought for the future. From the beginnings of rail transportation in Scotland in the 18th century and the emergence of a national railway network in the Victorian era to the golden age of Edwardian times whensteam trains carried everything and everybody, the book details the rise of an invaluable mode of transportation that ...
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A pleasure for any railway enthusiast, this comprehensive history tells the story of technical developments in the social and cultural context of railways in Scotland, and also provides much food for thought for the future. From the beginnings of rail transportation in Scotland in the 18th century and the emergence of a national railway network in the Victorian era to the golden age of Edwardian times whensteam trains carried everything and everybody, the book details the rise of an invaluable mode of transportation that was a boon to commuters and industries alike. It also covers how much of the railway network disappeared by the 20th century; steam was replaced by diesel and electric traction, and it seemed Scotland s proud rail system was in rapid decline. Now, however, passenger numbers and railway mileage are on the increase again, and heritage railways and museums are working hard to preserve Scotland s railway identity a feat both celebrated and contributed to by this informative and passion-driven history."
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Add this copy of Iron Road to cart. $16.33, very good condition, Sold by Halcyon Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2007 by Birlinn Ltd.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Dust jacket in fair condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1850grams, ISBN: 9781841583662.
Add this copy of The Iron Road: the Railway in Scotland to cart. $40.80, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2007 by Birlinn Limited.
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Near Fine in near fine jacket. First Edition. c.2007. Hardcover. Black cloth. 4to. 334pp. Illus. Gift inscription on flyleaf, else Near Fine in Near Fine dustjacket.
Add this copy of Iron Road: the Railway in Scotland to cart. $54.55, good condition, Sold by Reuseabook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester, GLOS, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Birlinn Ltd.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.