The Aberdare Railway
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
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A focused work of British railway history, this volume chronicles the life and development of the Aberdare Railway, a significant yet often overlooked line that served the coal-rich valleys of South Wales during the nineteenth century. Written with the authority of dedicated railway historians, it details the line's origins, its vital role in transporting coal from the Aberdare Valley to the ports of Cardiff, and the commercial and engineering challenges that shaped its growth. The narrative presents a thorough account of the locomotives, rolling stock, and infrastructure that defined operations, drawing on historical records and timetables to paint a precise picture of the railway's working life. Scholarly in tone yet accessible to the enthusiastic reader, it illustrates how the Aberdare Railway ultimately became absorbed into the Great Western Railway network, tracing the broader story of railway consolidation in Wales. This is an indispensable reference for historians, railway enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for the industrial heritage of the South Wales valleys.
Author: Eric R. Mountford And R.W. Kidner
Format: Paperback
Genre: Transport & automotive
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
A focused work of British railway history, this volume chronicles the life and development of the Aberdare Railway, a significant yet often overlooked line that served the coal-rich valleys of South Wales during the nineteenth century. Written with the authority of dedicated railway historians, it details the line's origins, its vital role in transporting coal from the Aberdare Valley to the ports of Cardiff, and the commercial and engineering challenges that shaped its growth. The narrative presents a thorough account of the locomotives, rolling stock, and infrastructure that defined operations, drawing on historical records and timetables to paint a precise picture of the railway's working life. Scholarly in tone yet accessible to the enthusiastic reader, it illustrates how the Aberdare Railway ultimately became absorbed into the Great Western Railway network, tracing the broader story of railway consolidation in Wales. This is an indispensable reference for historians, railway enthusiasts, and anyone with a passion for the industrial heritage of the South Wales valleys.