Early Railways
a guide for the modeller
$63.89
- Hardcover
192 pages
- Release Date
6 March 2019
Summary
Early Railways: A Modeller’s Guide to the Dawn of Steam
A modeller’s guide that encourages and supports the creation of models from the earliest period of railway history, from the dawn of steam traction in the early 1800s to around 1880. This era, largely unexplored in British modelling literature, witnessed a remarkable transformation of railways into a familiar form.
This period offers significant advantages for modellers:
- Shorter Trains: Ea…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781526700162 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1526700166 |
| Author: | Stephen Weston, Peter Chatham |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Ltd |
| Imprint: | Pen & Sword Transport |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 6 March 2019 |
| Weight: | 850g |
| Dimensions: | 282mm x 216mm |
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About The Author
Stephen Weston
Peter Chatham worked as a metallurgist before transitioning to model railways, where he manufactured kits, parts, and transfers. He served as production manager for the London & North Western Railway Society’s Journal and contributed numerous articles. Currently, he is a researcher and kit designer for Parliamentary Trains.
Stephen Weston, after a career as a geologist, established a company specializing in the stabilization of old shallow mine workings and mineshafts. He joined the London & North Western Railway Society and spent three years as the Journal Editor. His interest in the London & Birmingham Railway and 0 Gauge modelling led to the creation of Parliamentary Trains. Stephen oversees kit production and marketing.
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