Paperback: 142 pages
Publisher: Sutton Publishing Ltd; illustrated edition edition (8 April 1999)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0750920769
ISBN-13: 978-0750920766
Product Dimensions: 24.4 x 17.3 x 1 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 987,331 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Ever since the Stockton and 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 over 250 photographs. His compilation takes the reader on a journey from these pioneering beginnings, through the revolutionary age of steam and the diesel era to the electric express, 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 recorded here.

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3.0 out of 5 stars 140pages of photos, mainly of Durham's railways/engines., 15 May 2001

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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.

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