Horseshoes and Trolley Poles: Fintona and Howth Trams in the 1950's (Irish Railway Photographers) - Softcover

Burges, Anthony

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1906578249 ISBN 13: 9781906578244

Publisher: Colourpoint, 2008

Synopsis

Pays special homage to the valiant efforts of the Great Northern Railway (Ireland) in maintaining two of the most delightful components of the Irish railway scene in an era when their special qualities were yet to be fully appreciated. This book offers a pictorial tribute to these two tram systems which are still fondly remembered by many.

About this title

About the Author:

After an initial period as a 'mourner' in the fifties at branch line funerals in the UK and Ireland, Tony Burges pursued studies at Southampton University followed by graduate school at Northwestern University, Chicago. His subsequent career in the Canadian government as Transport Policy Advisor in the Department of Finance, Director General, Grain Transportation & Handling, and subsequently Deputy Executive Director, Australian Railway Research & Development Organization earned him the sobriquet of 'Mr Branchline' among his colleagues. Retiring recently from a Washington DC based firm of transportation consultants he is now devoting his time to writing railway books in Ottawa. He is also the author of Railways in Ulster's Lakeland and other Irish titles published by Colourpoint Books, as listed on the inside rear cover.

About this edition

• Publisher: Colourpoint
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1906578249
• ISBN 13: 9781906578244
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 63