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Ever since the Stockton & Darlington Railway opened in 1825 the north-east of England has been at the heart of the railway system. Charlie Emett, ex-railwayman, author and historian, has collected a fascinating selection of over 250 photographs, all informatively captioned. His compilation takes the reader on a journey from these pioneering beginnings, through the revolutionary age of steam and the diesel era, to the birth of the electric expresses, drawn by the most powerful locomotives ever to run in Britain. All County Durham's branch lines, past and present, are included in this pictorial guide, together with the East Coast main line, while the importance of Darlington's workshops and Shildon's wagon works is not forgotten. Famous engines, signalling systems, personalities and events of the region are all recorded here, offering the reader a comprehensive picture of railway life over the years.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Following a 4-page intro to Durham's railways, the book goes on to cover the Stockton & Darlington, Darlington works, South Durham & Lancs Union, Wear Valley, Shildon works, South West Durham steam, Tanfield, Stanhope to Shields, Blackhill/Beamish/Bowes, East Coast Branches, East Coast Main Line steam, Deltic era, HST125/IC225. About 140 pages of photos, each accompanied by up to a paragraph of related text. The photos range from Seaham docks vertical boiler engine to GNR Stirling Single, but are mainly of preserved engines and includes coverage of the Rail 150 celebrations.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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The back cover of this book states "All County Durham branch lines,past and present, are included in this pictorial guide"
This is not true. There are no pictures of the line running from Hartlepool to Seaham. No mention of Blackhall, Horden and Easington at all.
This is not true. There are no pictures of the line running from Hartlepool to Seaham. No mention of Blackhall, Horden and Easington at all.
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