Railways Of The Isle Portland (Ir821) Reference

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Railways of the Isle of Portland (IR821)

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Product No.: IR821
Title: Railways of the Isle of Portland
Author(s): Smith, Martin
Illustrator(s): N/A
Publisher: Irwell Press
ISBN: 1871608821
Condition: New
Binding: Softcover
Dust Jacket: None
Edition: 1st Edition
Publication Year: 1997

Features: 44 Pages with Black/White Photos.

Fascinating history of the railways on the Isle of Portland, beginning with the Merchants Tramway (which pre-dated the Stockton & Darlington by 30 years!) and continuing through the Weymouth & Portland Railway, the Easton & Church Hope Railway, and the Admiralty Incline. The stories of each is intertwined with the Portland stone quarries to make a comprehensive and readable whole. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and several excellent maps. With timetables