Railway Tales

Author : Geoff Body,Bill Parker
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750957021

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Real Railway Tales by Geoff Body,Bill Parker Pdf

Running a railway is a complex business, constantly throwing up drama, misadventure and the unexpected. Geoff Body and Bill Parker have collated a rich selection of railwaymen's memories and anecdotes to create an enjoyable book of escapades and mishaps, illustrating the daily obstacles faced on the railways, from handling the new Eurostar to train catering, nights on the Tay Bridge to rail 'traffic cops', and from mystery derailments to track subsidence. However interesting the infrastructure of the large and varied railway business may be, the real heart of this great industry lies in its people, the complex jobs they occupy and the dedicated way in which they carry them out.

Author : Colin G. Maggs
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-17
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750997812

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Amazing and Curious Railway Tales by Colin G. Maggs Pdf

Who won in a race between a train and a pigeon? How can you warn bats to leave a railway tunnel? Before the era of the car, which railway company carried the most prisoners? Colin G. Maggs has collected all of these answers – and more! – in Amazing and Curious Railway Tales, a compendium of stories, curiosities and little-known facts about Britain's railways.

Author : Adolf Hungry Wolf,Okan Hungry Wolf
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1094608440

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Canadian Railway Stories by Adolf Hungry Wolf,Okan Hungry Wolf Pdf

Canadian Railway Stories, 100 years of History and Lore, reissued at the request of the author by Octavia Book bindery. This book has been licensed by contract, and is the only publisher with such rights. (c) 2018, Adolph Hungry Wolf. It is just the plain truth to say that not for many years has the imagination of Canadians been so captured and illumined as it was during the recent epoch making run of the Fiftieth Anniversary Trans-continental passenger train, illustratingas it did the national development of the past half century . . . . Citizens of today cheered the . . . train because in it they saw the fulfillment of the promises of the first train, and a sound prophecy for the future.

Author : Mary Trainer,Brian Antonson,Rick Antonson
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781772030433

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Whistle Posts West by Mary Trainer,Brian Antonson,Rick Antonson Pdf

Everybody has a train story. Whether it comes from a distant relative who worked on the railways or from a family train trip that formed a lasting impression of the Canadian landscape, trains inspire a sense of wonder and nostalgia. They are embedded in the history of Canada as a whole and western Canada in particular, and for generations they were how most people travelled and saw the country. Today, trains get the most attention in the context of tragedy, in the aftermath of rare but catastrophic derailments. However, train stories go beyond these modern-day disaster tales or romantic glimpses into the past. Whistle Posts Westpresents a compelling array of stories that illustrate how and why the railways continue to capture our imaginations. From the heartbreaking to the humorous, from the awe-inspiring to the absurd, this fascinating collection of railway tales from BC, Alberta and Yukon is sure to please.

Author : David Laurence Jones
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2020-11-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781772033502

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Railway Nation by David Laurence Jones Pdf

A riveting, visually engaging collection of vignettes highlighting the rich heritage of the Canadian Pacific Railway. Since its founding in 1881, Canadian Pacific has made an indelible mark on the lives of Canadians. Most commonly associated with its iconic railway, at its height CP also ran hotels, steamships, and an airline, and had myriad involvements in immigration, irrigation, resource development, war contributions, and international trade. It has been said that no other single corporation has shaped Canadian national identity as much as CP. Railway Nation: Tales of the World’s Greatest Travel System is a compilation of more than fifty thrilling and historically significant stories based on colourful anecdotes and archival sources dating back to the company's golden era. From the construction of the ground-breaking Spiral Tunnels on what was previously the most dangerous and accident-prone stretch of railway track in the Rockies, to the CPR-manufactured Valentine tanks that helped the Soviet Union fight off the Nazis in World War II, to the long and frustrating struggle of CP stewardesses fighting against sexist employment policies, this lively and nuanced portrait of an iconic company is illustrated with fascinating archival photography and will be an essential addition to any Canadian history buff's library.

Author : Ruskin Bond
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2000-10-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9788184754605

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Penguin Book Of Indian Railway Stories by Ruskin Bond Pdf

The stories in this collection capture the essence of the Indian Railways - from the small-town station, at the time of the Raj, to the present day big-city station bursting at the seams. The teening and varied life of the Indian Railway station and its environs have fascinated writers from Jules Verne in the 1870s to more recently Satyajit Ray, R.K. Laxman and more modern writers. In this anthology, one of India's best-known writers makes a selection of greattest railway stories the subcontinent has produced. Julese Verne Rudyard Kipling Flora Annie Steel Hon. J.W. Best Jim Corbett Khushwant Singh Ruskin Bond Manoj Das Intizar Husain Satyajit Ray Bill Aitkin R.K. Laxman Victor Banerjee Manojit Mitra.

Author : John C. Jacques
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 095407310X

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Railway Tales by John C. Jacques Pdf

Author : Robert Hunt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 225 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1771178094

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The Bullet by Robert Hunt Pdf

Compiled from interviews with a select group of retired seniors, The Bullet is a collection of stories about the men and women who worked for the legendary pre-Confederation Newfoundland Railway, which later became the Canadian National Railway when Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949. The dedication and friendliness of the employees are shown in abundance throughout this book, and it is evident that their service to the people of Newfoundland who "rode the rails" while travelling with CN was second to none. Explore the history of the railway, see how the steam engines changed travel when they were converted to diesel, get a glimpse of the railway yard in St. John's, and witness the loyalty of the crews who worked in this highly esteemed profession. For decades the railwaymen of CN gave their all and put in long hours as they went about making "their" customers feel comfortable and welcome on every trip. All passengers were treated with courtesy and respect as they made their way across the island of Newfoundland. Travel with Robert on a behind-the-scenes tour as he explores the once proud, never forgotten story of the CN Railway. With a foreword by Wayne Greenland, president of the CN Pensioners Association of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Author : Cy Warman
Publisher : New York : C. Scribner
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 1895
Category : Railroad stories
ISBN : HARVARD:32044010403376

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Tales of an Engineer by Cy Warman Pdf

Author : Nora Dunn,The Professional Hobo
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-11-24
Category : Railroad travel
ISBN : 1500672467

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Tales of Trains by Nora Dunn,The Professional Hobo Pdf

The author shares her adventures of traveling by train throughout the world.

Author : C. David Wilson,C David Wilson Ba
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 151705477X

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Railway Tales by C. David Wilson,C David Wilson Ba Pdf

A personal footplate journey through the last days of steam traction on the national railway network. From the station pilot to the Royal Wessex, coal trains, banana trains and boat trains. Seven years on the footplate - 6 decades of enthusiasm and a few pictures too.

Author : Victor L. Whitechurch
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547807827

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THE RAILWAY MYSTERIES - Complete Collection: 28 Titles in One Volume (Including The Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales & Other Thrilling Stories On and Off the Rails) by Victor L. Whitechurch Pdf

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE RAILWAY MYSTERIES - Complete Collection: 28 Titles in One Volume (Including The Thorpe Hazell Detective Tales & Other Thrilling Stories On and Off the Rails)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Victor Lorenzo Whitechurch (1868-1933) was a Church of England clergyman and author. He is best known for his detective stories featuring Thorpe Hazell, the first amateur railway detective, whom the author intended to be as far from Sherlock Holmes as possible. Another Whitechurch's character was the spy Captain Ivan Koravitch. His stories were admired for their immaculate plotting and factual accuracy. Whitechurch was one of the first writers to submit his manuscripts to Scotland Yard for vetting as to police procedure. Table of Contents: Thrilling Stories of the Railway Peter Crane's Cigars The Tragedy on the London and Mid-Northern The Affair of the Corridor Express Sir Gilbert Murrell's Picture How the Bank Was Saved The Affair of the German Dispatch-Box How the Bishop Kept His Appointment The Adventure of the Pilot Engine The Stolen Necklace The Mystery of the Boat Express How the Express Was Saved A Case of Signaling Winning the Race The Strikers The Ruse That Succeeded Other Railway Stories A Perilous Ride The Slip Coach Mystery In the Rockhurst Tunnel The Convict's Revenge A Warning in Red A Jump for Freedom Special Working Instructions Pierre Cournet's Last Run Between Two Fires The Triumph of Seth P. Tucker A Policy of Silence In a Tight Fix The Romance of the "Southern Queen"

Author : M. Ashley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Ghost stories, English
ISBN : 0712352031

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The Platform Edge by M. Ashley Pdf

Howling down the tunnels comes a new collection showcasing the greatest stories of strange happenings on the tracks, many of which are republished here for the first time since their original departure The Platform Edge is a collection of the greatest stories of strange happenings on the tracks. In this express service to the unknown, phantom passengers join the jostling of the daily commute, a subway car disappears into another dimension without a trace, while a tragic derailment on a lonely hillside in the Alps torments the locals with its horrifying nightly repetition. From the open railways of Europe and America to the pressing dark of the London Underground, The Platform Edge is the perfect traveling companion for unforgettable journeys into the supernatural.

Author : Matthew L. Swayne
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2019-09-08
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780738761510

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Haunted Rails by Matthew L. Swayne Pdf

50 chilling true stories of haunted trains and ghostly workers from the steam locomotive era to the modern day Discover dozens of hauntings on railroads in 19 US states as well as in Canada and the UK, including the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, Atlantic Coast Line, Nickel Plate Road, Pennsylvania Railroad, and many more. Haunted Rails tells the tale of a possessed caboose on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and a Civil War–era rebel ghost train; museum hauntings at the Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah and the Railroaders Memorial Museum in Altoona, Pennsylvania; apparitions at Vancouver's Canadian Pacific Waterfront Station and Nashville's Union Station; and the haunted presidential trains of Abraham Lincoln and Dwight D. Eisenhower. Filled with ghost trains, spectral switchmen, and frightening facts, Haunted Rails is a spine-tingling ride to the other side that you don't want to miss. All aboard!

Author : Geoff Body,Bill Parker
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-05
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780750957021

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Real Railway Tales by Geoff Body,Bill Parker Pdf

Running a railway is a complex business, constantly throwing up drama, misadventure and the unexpected. Geoff Body and Bill Parker have collated a rich selection of railwaymen’s memories and anecdotes to create an enjoyable book of escapades and mishaps, illustrating the daily obstacles faced on the railways, from handling the new Eurostar to train catering, nights on the Tay Bridge to rail ‘traffic cops’, and from mystery derailments to track subsidence. However interesting the infrastructure of the large and varied railway business may be, the real heart of this great industry lies in its people, the complex jobs they occupy and the dedicated way in which they carry them out.