The Times All Aboard!
€ 39,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9780008467951 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Julian Holland, Times Books |
| Editora | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Formato | Capa dura |
| Número de páginas | 256 |
| Peso (kg) | 1,278 |
| Data de Publicação | 16/09/2021 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 37,64 |
| Imposto | € 2,26 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 39,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 2 unidades em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
The perfect gift for every railway enthusiast.The history of Britain’s railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia – the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast.Stories range from Bulleid’s ''Chinese Laundries'', trainspotting trips in Wales and Scotland and Liverpool’s ‘Dockers’ Umbrella'' to railway artists and clergy, a railway-owned airline and railways that were never built.Find out about• The Royal Scot’s 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada• A narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel• How the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire• Mallard’s unbeaten world speed record of 1938• How to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth• The 75-mile network of narrow gauge railways on the Isle of Skye• How another 4,500 miles of railway escaped closure by Dr BeechingAll Aboard is a delightful miscellany for every railway enthusiast, filled with fascinating and obscure stories, facts and figures.