Bradford
Published on 26. August 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-871233-03-2 (ISBN)
Description
A photographic review of Bradford's railways in the 1950s and 60s, recalling the days when the world's wool capital sent expresses to three London termini, when freight trains bustled to and from many goods depots, when it had three locomotive depots, and when steam reigned supreme.
A photographic review of Bradford's railways in the 1950s and 60s, recalling the days when the world's wool capital sent expresses to three London termini, when freight trains bustled to and from many goods depots, when it had three locomotive depots, and when steam reigned supreme.
A photographic review of Bradford's railways in the 1950s and 60s, recalling the days when the world's wool capital sent expresses to three London termini, when freight trains bustled to and from many goods depots, when it had three locomotive depots, and when steam reigned supreme.
Reviews / Votes
This is a book for the enthusiast as well as for those who, like me, don't care too much about the fine details but want to be taken on a journey back to the days when the railways loomed large not just in our own lives, but in the life of the nation - Mike Priestley, Bradford Telegraph & ArgusHighly recommended - The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Society Newsletter.This is a book for the enthusiast as well as for those who, like me, don't care too much about the fine details but want to be taken on a journey back to the days when the railways loomed large not just in our own lives, but in the life of the nation - Mike Priestley, Bradford Telegraph & ArgusHighly recommended - The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Society Newsletter.
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Rudston
United Kingdom
Illustrations
208 photographs
Dimensions
Height: 242 mm
Width: 180 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-871233-03-2 (9781871233032)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
Page 4 Setting the scene Page 9 The power of Bradford Page 12 Bradford North Page 32 Bradford South Page 64 Great Northern to the East Page 80 Great Northern to the West Page 85 Low Moor