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Title: The Railway Magazine. Vol. LXIV. January to June, 1929 & Vol. LXV. July to December, 1929.
Description: London, 1929. First Edition. Original boards. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; With illustrations. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; 24.3 x 16.6 x 4.7 cms; The Railway Magazine Volumes LXIV (January–June 1929) and LXV (July–December 1929) provide a detailed overview of the British railway system during a key period of transition and modernization in the interwar years. These volumes reflect both the operational realities of the time and the broader cultural importance of railways in British society. Volume LXIV explores a range of topics, including technological innovations such as new locomotive designs and advancements in signalling systems. These developments signaled the railway industry’s intent to modernize and improve efficiency. Operational restructuring is also discussed, aimed at meeting rising passenger demand and enhancing service reliability. The volume delves into the cultural role of railways, examining how they influenced social mobility and were portrayed in literature and art. Numerous photographs and advertisements offer visual insight into the era’s railway life. Volume LXV continues this exploration by focusing on the expansion and refinement of passenger services. It highlights the introduction of more comfortable and streamlined train designs, as well as progress in locomotive engineering, particularly the creation of more powerful and efficient engines. The volume also addresses the growing economic challenges faced by railway companies, including competition from road transport such as buses and private cars. Extensive photographic documentation illustrates the infrastructure, equipment, and workforce that supported the railway network. Together, these volumes serve as valuable historical resources, chronicling a time when the British railway system was balancing its heritage with the demands of a rapidly changing world.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
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Title: The Railway Magazine. Vol. LXIV. January to June, 1929 & Vol. LXV. July to December, 1929.
Description: London, 1929. First Edition. Original boards. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; With illustrations. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; 24.3 x 16.6 x 4.7 cms; The Railway Magazine Volumes LXIV (January–June 1929) and LXV (July–December 1929) provide a detailed overview of the British railway system during a key period of transition and modernization in the interwar years. These volumes reflect both the operational realities of the time and the broader cultural importance of railways in British society. Volume LXIV explores a range of topics, including technological innovations such as new locomotive designs and advancements in signalling systems. These developments signaled the railway industry’s intent to modernize and improve efficiency. Operational restructuring is also discussed, aimed at meeting rising passenger demand and enhancing service reliability. The volume delves into the cultural role of railways, examining how they influenced social mobility and were portrayed in literature and art. Numerous photographs and advertisements offer visual insight into the era’s railway life. Volume LXV continues this exploration by focusing on the expansion and refinement of passenger services. It highlights the introduction of more comfortable and streamlined train designs, as well as progress in locomotive engineering, particularly the creation of more powerful and efficient engines. The volume also addresses the growing economic challenges faced by railway companies, including competition from road transport such as buses and private cars. Extensive photographic documentation illustrates the infrastructure, equipment, and workforce that supported the railway network. Together, these volumes serve as valuable historical resources, chronicling a time when the British railway system was balancing its heritage with the demands of a rapidly changing world.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .
Keywords: History Rail Adverts Advertising Old Vintage Trains Travel
Price: GBP 18.00 = appr. US$ 25.70 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63278
- Book number: 63278
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