Railways played a key role in Britain's social, economic and industrial
history, and the original railway companies did not confine themselves to rail
transport alone - they were involved in road transport, shipping, docks and
harbours, hotels and canals. These companies have long gone, but all over the
country relics remain to remind us of that pioneering age.
David Wragg's 'A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles' is a
comprehensive, single-volume reference guide to the old railway companies and
their heritage. He provides brief histories of the companies and their
many-sided activities, and he gives biographies of the men who created the rail
network.
He covers what is now the Irish republic and Northern Ireland as well as the
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Information on standard gauge, narrow gauge, as well as the railway ports and
shipping interests. He also deals with such matters as the class system and
record-setting locomotives, tickets and timetables. A bibliography, along with a
chronological list of events complete this valuable book.
'A Historical Dictionary of Railways in the British Isles' is essential
reading and reference for enthusiasts of every region and period of railway
history.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
A-Z Listing
The Historical Dictionary
Chronology
Bibliography
