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Scottish Region: An Operational History 1948-1970 (British Railways Region By Region): 1948-1970 (British Rail Region by Region)
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For half a century from 1948, Scotland's railway system was operated, for the first time, as a complete administrative unit - but also as part of a nationalised system for the whole of the UK. Scottish Region soon developed its own character, with its own problems and potential. Yet it suffered the same fate as the rest of the system - lack of modernisation in the first ten years, the later supply of Diesel and electric traction equipment which was not properly tested, the Beeching axe and the asset stripping prior to privitisation. This is the first ever history of Scotland's BR.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #584374 in Books
- Published on: 2006-02-01
- Format: Illustrated
- Original language: English
- Binding: Paperback
- 192 pages
Customer Reviews
A rarity - academic, informative and stimulating
If you are interested in this subject from any of the angles outlined in the title it's well worth buying. Not just a factual or nostalgic account but well-researched and informative. The author's willingness to outline all sides of rail closures arguments and reasons for changing practices make it one of the best books on railways I have read.
