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The Great Central Railway: What Really Happened by John Palmer (Hardcover, 2020)
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For generations of railway enthusiasts and more latterly for social historians, the life and times of the former Great Central Railway and in particular its extension towards London in the 1890s and closure seventy years later, have generated considerable interest and controversy. Although many books have been written about the Railway, the majority in recent times have concentrated upon providing a photographic record and a nostalgic look in retrospect to what was generally perceived as happier times for the route. None of the books have presented the outcome from thorough research into the business aspects of the Railway and its successive private (L N E R) and public ( B R ) ownerships through war and peace, times of industrial, social and political change, that influenced and shaped the demand for a railway service. While retaining a strong railway theme throughout, the book identifies the role played by successive governments , the electricity and coal industries and the effect of social change that, together resulted in a case for closure. The content of the book replaces much supposition with fact and places on record what really happened. The final part of the book acknowledges the fine work over half a century of volunteers dedicated to saving a section of the line in Leicestershire. AUTHOR: John Palmer was born in 1948 and became a member of an extended family of railwaymen. Home was in the railway town of Derby, close to the Midland main line and the Great Northern line to Nottingham Victoria, employment within the railway industry naturally followed and John entered service in the department of the chief mechanical and electrical engineer. Shortly afterwards he was selected for a management training scheme, a career of 33 years in contract and project management work in the U K and overseas was enjoyed and also allowed ample opportunity to pursue his own natural interest in all things railway. 150 colour and b/w illustrations and mapsProduct Identifiers
PublisherPen & Sword Books LTD
ISBN-139781526777898
eBay Product ID (ePID)17046694331
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Great Central Railway: What Really Happened
AuthorJohn Palmer
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicRailway
Publication Year2020
Number of Pages344 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height282mm
Item Width216mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJohn Palmer
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 08 Jan, 2021
Thoroughly researched and detailed, but very readable.
Among so many nostalgic wallows about our railways, John Palmer's thoroughly researched study into the Great Central Railway's performance in a changing political and social landscape, in peace and war, is compellingly unique. Readers will find ample data about the Great Central's finances and traffic flows, but make no mistake, beautifully illustrated this is a very pleasant read. John Palmer is to be thanked for a unique and valuable addition to railway history.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 13 Jun, 2024
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