The Glasgow And Southwestern Railway: Its Origin, Progress, And Present Position (1880)

By William McIlwraith

Book Overview

The Glasgow And Southwestern Railway: Its Origin, Progress, And Present Position (1880) is a historical book written by William McIlwraith. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Glasgow and Southwestern Railway, which was one of the major railway companies in Scotland during the 19th century. McIlwraith traces the origins of the company from its formation in 1850 and documents its progress through the decades that followed. He discusses the challenges faced by the company, including financial difficulties, competition from other railway companies, and the impact of political and social changes on the railway industry. The book also provides a detailed description of the railway's infrastructure, including its stations, tracks, and rolling stock. McIlwraith includes numerous illustrations and maps to help readers visualize the railway's operations and growth. Overall, The Glasgow And Southwestern Railway: Its Origin, Progress, And Present Position (1880) is an important historical resource for anyone interested in the history of Scottish railways and the development of transportation infrastructure in the 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167202422
• ISBN13: 9781167202421
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"