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This is a collection of fascinating and diverse British railway facts and stories to read in any spare moment. Travel back to the age of steam and discover the world's oldest active steam locomotive before becoming up-to-date with railways in films, such as Harry Potter. In addition to the fascinating lists of longest tunnels, widest bridges and most powerful locomotives, ponder the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon, before reading the rags-to riches tale of Frank Hornby. From the sublime to the ridiculous and the euphoric to the poignant, every railway enthusiast is catered for.Product Identifiers
PublisherRydon Publishing
ISBN-139780715325827
eBay Product ID (ePID)89595800
Product Key Features
Book TitleAmazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts
AuthorJulian Holland
FormatHardcover
LanguageEnglish
TopicLocal History, Railway
Publication Year2007
Dimensions
Item Height172mm
Item Width130mm
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorJulian Holland
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom