Merseyside Traction - Doug Birmingham

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Auteur(s) : Doug Birmingham

Editeur : Amberley Publishing

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/08/2018

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 96

Expédition : 304

Dimensions : 16.6 x 23.6 x 0.9

ISBN : 9781445675541

Résumé :

A visual journey through Merseyside's railway traction over the last twenty years.

Merseyside's railway system is more than just the Merseyrail commuter network. This book unveils the diverse passenger and freight trains that traverse the region, often overlooked by enthusiasts. From Liverpool to Manchester, explore the LNWR line to Runcorn, the Cheshire Lines Committee line to Warrington Central, and a section of the WCML.

Author Doug Birmingham showcases a variety of locomotives and multiple units, capturing the essence of Merseyside's railway heritage. Discover the Northern and Wirral lines, the Bootle Branch line serving Liverpool Docks, and the Prescot to St Helens Central line. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and local history buffs.

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Biographie:
Doug has always had an interest in railways and since 1980 has had many images published in various railway publications. Since about 2001 has mainly concentrated recording the local everyday passenger and freight services around Merseyside....

Sommaire:
When thinking of railways in Merseyside, some people will think of the extensive third-rail Merseyrail commuter system. Although prominent in the whole county and beyond, the area is regularly served by seven TOCs and three FOCs, which, certainly with freight, tend to get overlooked by many people from around the UK. With that in mind, author Doug Birmingham hopes to surprise many people with the large variety that has been recorded in an often overlooked region.The images in this book give an overview from the last twenty years of the variety of passenger and freight trains, including motive power, that have travelled in and out of Merseyside. This book covers all the main lines, including the LNWR line to Runcorn...