Lost Railways of Cumbria |
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| Author:
| Suggitt, Gordon |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84674-107-4 |
| Publication Date: | Nov 2008 |
| Publisher: | Countryside Books
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $26.95 |
Book Description:
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From the very beginning, the geography of Cumbria conspired to prevent the spread of railways. The majority of lines were built to transport freight, but many developed passenger services. Sadly the railway age was not to last, local demand was simply not enough to keep many of the lines in operation and the services were doomed. Happily, some line
From the very beginning, the geography of Cumbria conspired to prevent the spread of railways. The majority of lines were built to transport freight, but many developed passenger services. Sadly the railway age was not to last, local demand was simply not enough to keep many of the lines in operation and the services were doomed. Happily, some line