A History of British Rail Engineering Limited
$60.01
- Hardcover
256 pages
- Release Date
5 March 2024
Summary
British Rail Engineering Limited: Forging the Future of Britain’s Railways
In 1970, British Railways Board created British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) to revolutionize the design, manufacture, and maintenance of its rolling stock. This is the story of BREL, from its beginnings to its sale in 1992 during the privatization of Britain’s railways.
Explore the company’s role in designing trains, its relationships with subcontractors and private manufacturers, and its dealings…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399066358 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399066358 |
| Author: | Richard Marks |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Transport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 5 March 2024 |
| Weight: | 724g |
| Dimensions: | 234mm x 156mm |
About The Author
Richard Marks
Richard Marks is a professional historian specialising in Railway, Industrial and Military History, with a long interest in railway history. After a career in the business software industry, working in many verticals including rail, Richard decided to use his professional experience to work full time in history. He has a Master’s degree in history from the Open University. He is currently researching for a PhD looking at the impact of the railways upon industrial development in rural counties during the nineteenth century. Richard has also volunteered in the heritage sector.
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