Have one to sell? Sell yours here
Sorry, this item is not available in
Image not available for
Colour:
Image not available

 
Share your own customer images
Publisher: learn how customers can search inside this book.
Tell the Publisher!
I’d like to read this book on Kindle

Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here, or download a FREE Kindle Reading App.

The Southern Railway (Oakwood library of railway history; no.56) [Paperback]

R. W Kidner (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

Available from these sellers.


Formats

 Amazon Price New from Used from
Hardcover --   -- --
Paperback --   -- --
Unknown Binding --   -- --
Books Trade-In
Amazon.co.uk Trade-In Store
Did you know you can trade in your old books for an Amazon.co.uk Gift Card to spend on the things you want? Visit the Books Trade-In Store for more details. Special Offer until June 30, 2013: Receive an additional £5 promotional Gift Certificate, when you trade-in at least £10 worth of books. Learn more.

Product details

  • Paperback: 52 pages
  • Publisher: Oakwood P (1958)
  • ASIN: B0000CK5U2
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,258,187 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

    •  Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Reviews

5 star
1
4 star
0
3 star
0
2 star
0
1 star
0
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 review
5.0 out of 5 stars
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent and informative introduction to the subject 26 Mar 2013
By Gareth Simon TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
This is an excellent and informative introduction to the subject, and is recommended for anyone interested in the history of regional British railways. This edition is 52 pages with an extra 12 pages of photographs, and with drawings and maps in the text. It is No. 56 in the Oakwood Press' Library of Railway History from 1958.

The Southern Railway was formed in 1923 from the grouping of the South Eastern & Chatham, the London, Brighton & South Coast, and the London & South Western Railways. It endured until Nationalisation in 1947.

The Contents are -
P04: Multiplicity of Locomotive Classes
P06: The Managing Committee
P09: New Lines Opened
P15: Electrification
P17: Electric Rolling Stock
P18: More Central Section Lines Electrified
P19: The Express Stock
P23: Side lights on Electrification
P24: The Southern Railway at War
P26: Locomotives
P29: The Isle of Wight
P33: Steam Coaching Stock
P35: Closing Begins
P38: Signalling
P39: Train Services
P41: Accidents
P42: Docks and Marine
P44: The Isle of Wight
P45: Southampton Docks
P46: The Steamers
P47: Conclusion
P48: Appendices (x2)

From the Publisher's Note:
"This is a history of the main events in the life of the Southern railway between 1923 and 1947. The earlier history of the various constituent companies is being dealt with in individual books, four of which have already been published"
The London Chatham & Dover Railway (Oakwood library of railway history;no.52)
The South Eastern Railway and the S.E. & C....
THE ISLE OF WIGHT RAILWAYS
The Lynton and Barnstaple Railway (Library of Railway History)
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY 1923-1947 : A CHRONICLE AND RECORD Read more ›
Comment | 
Was this review helpful to you?
Yes
No
Search Customer Reviews
Only search this product's reviews

There's a problem loading this menu at the moment.

Learn more about Amazon Prime.

    Your Shopping Basket is empty.

    Give it purpose -- fill it with books, DVDs, clothes, electronics and more.

    If you already have an account, sign in.

    There's a problem previewing your shopping basket at the moment.

    Check your Internet connection and go to your cart, or try again.

    View Shopping Basket (0 items)

      Customer Discussions

      This product's forum
      Discussion Replies Latest Post
      No discussions yet

      Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight
      Start a new discussion
      Topic:
      First post:
      Prompts for sign-in
       

      Search Customer Discussions
      Search all Amazon discussions
         

      Listmania!

      Create a Listmania! list

      Look for similar items by category

      Feedback