The Great Central Railway

by Michael A. Vanns

This compelling book centers on the Great Central Railways early history, focusing particularly on its drive to reach London. It follows the subsequent fortunes of the London Extension right up until its closure, and into the preservation era, examining the remarkable achievements of hundreds of enthusiasts and their continuing struggle to fulfill the aspirations of those 1969 visionaries.

In 1899 the Great Central Railway opened a new main...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473892120
• ISBN13: 9781473892125
• Release Date: August 2017
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
• Length: 128 Pages