RAIL ATLAS 1890

Whilst the core of the railway network of the British Isles was largely in place by the end of the Railway Mania in the early years of the reign of Queen Victoria, there were further periods of significant growth later in the 19th century.This is the first detailed railway atlas showing the state of the network in both Britain and Ireland as it existed in 1890. In the course of 60 pages of maps the author explores the lines as they then existed and identifies both passenger and goods stations.The patchwork of pre-grouping companies is shown in detail and, where appropriate, the actual company that owned - rather than operated - the route is also identified. For railway enthusiasts and historians researching the history of the railways of the British Isles at the end of the 19th century, this book will become a much referred-to work of reference. 

Author: Tony Dewick
Format: HB 80 pages
Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd
Pub date: Jun 2005
ISBN 10: 0711030316
ISBN 13: 9780711030312

List Price: £16.99