1st Edition

Travelling by Train in the Edwardian Age

By Philip Unwin Copyright 1979
106 Pages
by Routledge

106 Pages
by Routledge

106 Pages
by Routledge

First published in 1979, Travelling by Train in the Edwardian Age is a book for the steam train enthusiast, but it is much more than that: it is as well a fascinating social document reflecting an important aspect of Edwardian times. From boyhood memories the author calls to life the sights, sounds and smells of the railways in their heyday, when an express train was the fastest thing on earth:... Read more

List of Illustrations Preface 1. Family Journeys 2. Steam Locomotives 3. Rolling Stock 4. Railway Staff 5. Stations and Signals 6. Comforts and Curiosities Bibliography Index

Biography

Philip Unwin