The Railways Terminating in London: With a Description of the Terminal Stations, and the Underground Railways (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Rea

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265264200 ISBN 13: 9780265264201

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore London’s railway network from the people who designed and operate its grand terminals.

This detailed survey examines the railways that terminate in London and how their stations and Underground lines fit together, offering both historical context and practical insight for travellers and rail fans alike.

This edition combines authoritative descriptions of major termini with maps, statistics, and narratives about the Metropolitan and Metropolitan District Railways. It reveals how central stations like Cannon Street, Charing Cross, and Victoria were planned, built, and used, along with the broader system that connects London to the surrounding countryside and continents.

• Descriptions of each terminal station and its role in the city’s transport network
• Maps showing the Underground System and trunk railways for easy orientation
• Financial and traffic statistics to understand railways’ scale
• Historical notes and engineer perspectives on construction and operation

Ideal for readers of transportation history, civil engineering, and anyone curious about how London’s railways shaped the metropolis.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265264200
• ISBN 13: 9780265264201
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 66