The Railways of Glasgow - Couverture souple

Webster, Gordon D

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0752499076 ISBN 13 : 9780752499079

Editeur : The History Press, 2014

Synopsis

The city of Glasgow, formerly one of the largest industrial centers in the world, was once responsible for building about one-quarter of the world's railway locomotives. This was complemented by a massive urban railway network: the second largest in the UK. However, the Beeching Report of 1963 inevitably took its toll on Glasgow. This book examines the changing face of Glasgow's railways ever since, starting with the period of rationalization and industrial decline that followed. It also explores the revival enjoyed in the latter half of the twentieth century, with lines reopened and modern rolling stock being introduced. And with Glasgow hosting the 2014 Commonwealth Games, we take a look at the emphasis being placed on the railway as further development work takes place.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Gordon D. Webster studied journalism at the Glasgow Caledonian University and is a life-long railway enthusiast. He is the author of The West Highland Lines: Post-Beeching.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0752499076
• ISBN 13: 9780752499079
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 168
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• Personne responsable: non disponible