British Rail: The Nation's Railway (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780750960762)

British Rail is a contentious company, as controversial as Dr Beeching and his axe. However, this examination of BR's passenger services shows just how vital the organisation was. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name 'Inter-City'; and pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. And it did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever-fickle politicians.British Rail: The Nation's Railway is a story, expertly weaved by Tanya Jackson, of how all this was achieved against the odds. Complemented by stunning black-and-white and colour images, this is certainly a volume that no rail enthusiast should be without.

Author: Tanya Jackson
ISBN-10: 0750960760
ISBN-13: 9780750960762
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 09/01/2014
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.90d