Rails Along the Fathew: The Story of the Talyllyn Railway

Drummond Ian

ISBN 10: 0956331785 / ISBN 13: 9780956331786

Published by HOLNE PUBLISHING, 2015

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History of the Talyllyn with emphasis on the years since preservation. 224pp, well illustrated. VG copy in glazed boards, slight wear. Signed by Author.

Seller Inventory # 015981

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rails Along the Fathew: The Story of the Talyllyn Railway
• Publisher: HOLNE PUBLISHING
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0956331785
• ISBN 13: 9780956331786
• Binding: Glazed Boards
• Edition: 1st
• Condition: VG
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • Railways - Wales

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Synopsis

'Rails Along The Fathew' is a new comprehensive history of The Talyllyn Railway in Wales, the World's First Preserved Railway. Written by award-winning author, Ian Drummond, this new book makes use of original research, as well as the latest computer and printing technology, to produce a stunning new history of this much-loved railway. From its origins as a tramroad built to transport slate from the Bryneglwys quarry to Tywyn on the west coast of Wales, opened in 1865, today the Talyllyn Railway has become the pioneer of railway preservation. This book traces the story of the Talyllyn from those humble beginnings through days of prosperity and austerity, to its preservation and development as a world-famous tourist destination. However, it still retains much of its heritage and has all of its original locomotives and carriages in regular service, giving it an authentic atmosphere. 'Rails Along The Fathew' has over 400 photos, many in colour, including recently discovered pre-preservation colour photographs, as well as colour track plans and ephemera. It has sections on the history of the railway over its 150 years of service, along with descriptions of the route and detailed histories of the stations. There are also sections on the passenger and goods operations, the locomotives and rolling stock. Those that worked on the line are featured, as well as some of the 150th Anniversary celebrations.