London's Dock Railways Part 2: The Royal Docks, North Woolwich and Silvertown by

Description: London's Dock Railways Part 2 by Dave Marden The railways in and around Londons docks were arteries to the national railway system at a time when all heavy goods were moved by rail. As well as freight, the Port of London moved vast numbers of people by train around its domain - not just ships passengers but also dock workers, who were transported from their city dwellings to a host of dockside locations. This book describes the dawn of the major rail-served docks, and traces the evolution of the capitals quayside railways and their locomotives from the days of the early dock companies through to what became the Port of London Authoritys huge undertaking.Over two volumes, we see the growth of the dock company railways from simple sidings to a vast network under the Port of London Authority, together with full histories of over 100 locomotives that worked the various quays and sheds. Part 1 looked at the systems operating in and around the Isle of Dogs at the Millwall and India Docks, and included various other railway wharves in the area. Part 2 chronicles the Royal Docks and their associated tracks, primarily the Victoria, Albert and King George V Docks, and also includes other associated and industrial railways in the vicinity.The absorbing story of these industrial lines and locomotives is traced from their humble origins to what became one of the largest private railways in the country, but which are now nothing more than a memory that serves to remind us of one of the foremost periods in Britains industrial history. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Dave Marden is the author of four very successful books for Kestrel Railway Books dealing with the quayside railways of Southampton, Portsmouth and Gosport, and the first of these London Docks volumes. A native of Southampton, he has had a long career working for the Port of Southampton. Promotional A new large-format pictorial history of the various dockside lines of the capital in two parts Details ISBN1905505280 Author Dave Marden Year 2013 ISBN-10 1905505280 ISBN-13 9781905505289 Media Book Publication Date 2013-11-21 Pages 136 Publisher Kestrel Railway Books Imprint Kestrel Railway Books Place of Publication Southampton Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 385.09421 Format Paperback Language English UK Release Date 2013-11-21 AU Release Date 2013-11-21 NZ Release Date 2013-11-21 Subtitle The Royal Docks, North Woolwich and Silvertown Illustrations Over 150 black and white photographs Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:77352024;

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