The Wantage Tramway
the story of a bucolic road side steam tramway
$86.24
- Hardcover
248 pages
- Release Date
5 November 2024
Summary
The Wantage Tramway: A Legend on Rails
The Wantage Tramway, a unique blend of tramway and light railway, boasts a remarkable history. As Britain’s first steam-powered tramway, it possessed a captivating collection of locomotives and rolling stock, creating a distinct identity. Its legacy continues to fascinate enthusiasts to this day.
Born from the Great Western Railway’s bypass of Wantage in the 19th century, local residents established the tramway to connect with the main …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781399048347 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1399048341 |
| Author: | Richard Marks |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Transport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 248 |
| Release Date: | 5 November 2024 |
| Weight: | 926g |
| Dimensions: | 246mm x 172mm |
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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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