Railways of the Isle of Portland (IR821)

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Product No.:IR821Title:Railways of the Isle of PortlandAuthor(s):Smith, MartinIllustrator(s): N/APublisher:Irwell PressISBN:1871608821Condition: NewBinding:SoftcoverDust Jacket: NoneEdition:1st EditionPublication Year: 1997Features: 44 Pages with Black/White Photos.Fascinating history of the railways on the Isle of Portland, beginning with the Merchants Tramway (which pre-dated the Stockton & Darlington by 30 years!) and continuing through the Weymouth & Portland Railway, the Easton & Church Hope Railway, and the Admiralty Incline. The stories of each is intertwined with the Portland stone quarries to make a comprehensive and readable whole. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos and several excellent maps. With timetables