
The Great Western Mainline
A Modern Portrait
Jamie Anderson(Author)
Amberley Publishing
Published on 15. June 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-3981-1505-7 (ISBN)
Description
Completed in 1841 and covering a distance of around 118 miles, the Great Western Mainline, affectionately known as Brunel's billiards table due to the flat terrain of the route it follows, links the great cities of London and Bristol. This book covers a period of enormous change, starting with the withdrawal of the much-loved HST fleet and the introduction of the Hitachi 800/802 IET fleet. Along with the IET fleet's introduction, the push for electrification of the route has brought about unprecedented changes not only to the route itself but also to multiple units in operation. The DMUs have largely cascaded to the west as EMUs and Class 387s have begun to dominate passenger traffic. Freight and on-track plant also feature alongside unusual visitors and railtours.
Reviews / Votes
'It's worth giving it a look over.' -- Model Rail Magazine, October 2023More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
180 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 164 mm
Width: 234 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-3981-1505-7 (9781398115057)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Jamie Anderson is a British rail enthusiast who regularly travels around Europe, capturing the continent's rail scene.