Beeching

Beeching
Author :
Publisher : The History Press
Total Pages : 186
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9780752492247
ISBN-13 : 0752492241
Rating : 4/5 (47 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Beeching by : Anthony Poulton-Smith

Download or read book Beeching written by Anthony Poulton-Smith and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-02-01 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1963 Dr Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain’s stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life of many consumers. Much misery was caused and Beeching’s name was muddied, but in hindsight the report probably did more than any other single factor to preserve the nation’s railway heritage. Without the Beeching cuts, much of the locomotives, stock, tracks, signals and signs would have crumbled, been forgotten or rotted. However, the gentle railway gradients lend themselves perfectly to walkways and cycle paths; buildings have been refurbished; memorabilia now commands prices at auction which would astonish those who painted the metal. And of course, the heritage lines continue to draw many thousands of visitors each year. After the initial shock of the cuts, this fresh appraisal considers these benefits and more, which may not have come about without the Beeching Report.


Beeching Related Books

Beeching
Language: en
Pages: 186
Authors: Anthony Poulton-Smith
Categories: History
Type: BOOK - Published: 2013-02-01 - Publisher: The History Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

In 1963 Dr Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for over 15,000 miles of track, a third of Britain’s stations, and for 70,000 jobs, as well as makin
Supreme Court Appellate Division
Language: en
Pages: 1110
Authors:
Categories:
Type: BOOK - Published: - Publisher:

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Along Different Lines
Language: en
Pages: 239
Authors: Geoff Body
Categories: Transportation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2012-11-01 - Publisher: The History Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Running a railway is a complex business. However well-run it is there will always be surprises, often hilarious, frequently unexpected, sometimes serious. Here
Real Railway Tales
Language: en
Pages: 227
Authors: Geoff Body
Categories: Transportation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2014-05-05 - Publisher: The History Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Running a railway is a complex business, constantly throwing up drama, misadventure and the unexpected. Geoff Body and Bill Parker have collated a rich selectio
False Starts & Near Misses
Language: en
Pages: 236
Authors: Geoff Body
Categories: Transportation
Type: BOOK - Published: 2017-01-06 - Publisher: The History Press

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Running a railway is a complex business beset with drama. The operation of heavy equipment at speed, twenty-four hours a day, across the full length of the coun