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Great Western Railway - by Patrick Whitehouse & David St John Thomas (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Possibly the best-loved and most publicized transport system in the world, the GWR is a legend in the world of locomotives.
- Author(s): Patrick Whitehouse & David St John Thomas
- 208 Pages
- Transportation, Railroads
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About the Book
This text celebrates 150 years of the Great Western Railway retelling the full story of this institution, with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line. Every aspect of the line's history is covered, including the locomotives, branch lines, summer Saturday peak traffic, GWR narrow guage and other operations.Book Synopsis
Possibly the best-loved and most publicized transport system in the world, the GWR is a legend in the world of locomotives. This detailed history shows just how the GWR earned its moniker, "God's Wonderful Railway."The editors have compiled an incredible volume, packed with memories and photographs that recall the locomotives, branch lines, summer Saturday peak traffic, GWR narrow gauge, and more to create a vivid picture of a unique time and place.
Review Quotes
This detailed history shows just how the GWR earned its moniker, 'God's Wonderful Railway'. A choice book on perhaps the best loved and most publicised transport system in the world.
Dimensions (Overall): 11.02 Inches (H) x 8.64 Inches (W) x .6 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.88 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 208
Genre: Transportation
Sub-Genre: Railroads
Publisher: David & Charles
Theme: General
Format: Paperback
Author: Patrick Whitehouse & David St John Thomas
Language: English
Street Date: September 29, 2002
TCIN: 1001920514
UPC: 9780715387634
Item Number (DPCI): 247-12-9236
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.6 inches length x 8.64 inches width x 11.02 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 1.88 pounds
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