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Product Identifiers

PublisherBloomsbury Publishing

ISBN-101784424404

ISBN-139781784424404

eBay Product ID (ePID)27050396648

Product Key Features

Number of Pages64 Pages

Publication NameMiniature Railways

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2021

SubjectRailroads / History, Civil / Transportation, Library & Information Science / General, Model Railroading

TypeTextbook

AuthorDavid Henshaw

Subject AreaTransportation, Technology & Engineering, Language Arts & Disciplines, Crafts & Hobbies

SeriesShire Library

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.3 in

Item Weight5.3 Oz

Item Length8.2 in

Item Width5.9 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition23

Series Volume Number882

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal625.190941

Table Of ContentIntroduction The 5-inch Railway 7¼-inch Gauge 8-inch to 12-inch Gauge 12¼-inch to 15-inch Gauge Further Reading Places to Visit Index

SynopsisA history and guide to the miniature railways of Britain, from 5-inch to 15-inch gauges. There are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are attractions in parks, and some - such as the Romney, Hythe, and Dymchurch - are commercial enterprises in their own right. But what exactly is a miniature railway, and what is the history of this eccentric British phenomenon? Their most definitive characteristic is that they can carry passengers, whether straddling the rolling stock or sitting in enclosed carriages, but there are other features. David Henshaw explains the kinds of locomotives employed - steam, battery, and even pedal-powered -- and the many gauges used, from 5 inches up to 15 inches. Informative text and exhilarating color images, plus a list of the best railways to visit, make this a must-have introduction to these beautiful and exciting railways., There are more than 400 miniature railways in Britain. Some are hidden away and privately owned, others are parkland attractions, and some - such as the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch - are large commercial enterprises. They come in an array of gauges (from 5 inches up to 15 inches and sometimes beyond), but their most definitive characteristic is that they can carry passengers, whether sitting astride the rolling stock or inside enclosed carriages. In this colourfully illustrated guide, David Henshaw offers a concise history of miniature railways from the nineteenth century to the modern day, including a whistle-stop tour of the most notable examples open to the public - including the Ravenglass & Eskdale and Eastleigh Lakeside railways - exploring their layouts, engineering and rolling stock.

LC Classification NumberTF57