Railway Design Since 1830: 1914-69 v. 2

Ian Allan Ltc., 1969

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Details

Year of publication

1969

ISBN

0711000727

Place of printing

Surrey, U.K.

Author

Haresnape, Brian

Publishers

Ian Allan Ltc.

Keyword

British, Britain, History, Graphics, Railroads, Steam, Engines, Passenger Cars, Technology, Advancements, Carriages, Cars, Locomotives, Interiors, Uniforms, Advertisements, Ads,

Cover description

Good

Binding description

Oversize Hardback

Dust jacket

Yes

State of preservation

Very Good

Inscribed

First edition

Description

Ex-library book with the usual stamps, stickers, etc. Binding is solid and text/interior is clean and free of marking of any kind. This volume brings the story of design for British Railways from 1914 up to 1969. It includes the aftermath of two world wars, the Railway Grouping of 1923 and the nationalization of 1948. Heavily illustrated with color and b&w plates, chapters include Steam's finest years, Steam coaching stock, Railcars and electrics, Architecture in the doldrums, Ulitilarian steam design, Alternatives to steam, Post-war Carriages, Changeover from steam, Comfort for the passenger, New railway architecture, Graphic miscellany, 1923 - 1969, with posters, flyers, ads, insignia, crests etc. Book is from the reference dept. of a library and has been well cared for.