The 10.30 Limited: A Railway Book for Boys of All Ages - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1908402172 ISBN 13 : 9781908402172

Editeur : Old House Books, 2012

Synopsis

By the 1920s, the Great Western Railway had established its reputation as the 'Holiday Line' stretching from the bustling city of London to the beautiful coastline of the South West. The only company to survive the Grouping Act of 1921 with its identity intact, it boasted one of the country's most celebrated express trains: the Cornish Riviera Express, popularly known as the '10.30 Limited'. Published in 1923, this charming introduction to the history, operation and journey of the service gives a nostalgic glimpse of what was - at 226 miles - the longest non-stop route in the world, and which was to attain iconic status in the years to come.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

This 'Railway Book for Boys of All Ages' was first published in 1923 by the Great Western Railway. A charming introduction to the route and the experience of travelling from London to Plymouth by the 10.30am Cornish Riviera Express, it is beautifully presented and packed with contemporary sketches and photographs throughout. As the reader proceeds upon his journey, he is provided with details of the history and technological workings of the early twentieth century locomotive and given the strong impression that the popular fascination with rail travel will not diminish, even in the face of ground-breaking modern inventions such as wireless telephony and aeronautics.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Old House Books
• Date d'édition: 2012
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1908402172
• ISBN 13: 9781908402172
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 132
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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