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The Building of Britain's Railways Catherine Chambers

The Building of Britain's Railways By Catherine Chambers

The Building of Britain's Railways by Catherine Chambers


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Summary

This fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways.

The Building of Britain's Railways Summary

The Building of Britain's Railways by Catherine Chambers

The British railway system is the oldest in the world. This fascinating book describes the early days in the British railway industry, from the opening of the first public steam inter-city railway line in 1830 and Robert Stephenson's Rocket, through to the glory days of the Flying Scotsman and the expansion of the national rail networks in the 1940s to form British Railways. With a biography of George Stephenson the Father of the Railways and his son Robert, a timeline and Track Facts, this book is a must for anyone with an interest in trains and train travel.

About Catherine Chambers

Catherine Chambers was born in Adelaide, Australia, and was brought up in the UK. She has written about 120 books for children and young adults on all kinds of subjects, including history, biographies, science and the arts.

Additional information

GOR010259246
9781474734202
1474734200
The Building of Britain's Railways by Catherine Chambers
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Capstone Global Library Ltd
20170406
32
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