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Britain's Last Mechanical Signalling Gareth David

Britain's Last Mechanical Signalling By Gareth David

Britain's Last Mechanical Signalling by Gareth David


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Summary

Mechanical signalling has been on the way out since colour signalling was introduced in the 1920s. It was originally intended to replace all mechanical signalling by the millennium, however, numerous outposts remain on the national network.

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Britain's Last Mechanical Signalling: Salute to the Semaphore by Gareth David

Mechanical signalling has been on the way out since colour signalling was introduced in the 1920s. It was originally intended to replace mechanical signalling by the millennium, however, there are still odd pockets in the system today. There is a network rail project to finally eliminate the last boxes and mechanical signals in the next few years, replacing it with a dozen railway operating centres. this book looks at the last mechanical signalling on the network.

About Gareth David

Gareth DAVID is a lifelong transport enthusiast who has been following railways and transport photography for most of his adult life. He trained as a journalist and helped to launch Open Access Operator Grand Central Railway Company. Gareth is also a volunteer on the Mid Hants Railway, where he works as a booking clerk. This is his second book for Pen and Sword Publishing. Gareth writes a blog www.railwayworld.net

Additional information

GOR013960678
9781526714732
1526714736
Britain's Last Mechanical Signalling: Salute to the Semaphore by Gareth David
Used - Good
Hardback
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
20190717
224
N/A
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