All Aboard!
€ 19,90
Informação do Produto
| ISBN | 9780008467975 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Julian Holland |
| Editora | HarperCollins Publishers |
| Formato | Capa mole |
| Número de páginas | 256 |
| Peso (kg) | 0,544 |
| Data de Publicação | 13/04/2023 |
| Preço (iva excl.) | € 18,77 |
| Imposto | € 1,13 |
| Preço (iva inc.) | € 19,90 |
| Disponibilidade | 1 unidade em armazém externo |
Descrição do Produto
From best-selling railway expert, Julian Holland, explore Britain’s historical railways in All Aboard.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.