Electric Locomotives on British Railways
Prior to the completion of the West Coast Route electrification in 1966, electric locomotives were uncommon on Britain's railways, except for the Manchester to Sheffield service, which had been electrified since 1954. Although suburban systems around major cities and the south of England featured numerous EMUs, steam remained predominant.
The transformation began with British Rail's 1955 Modernisation Plan, targeting the replacement of steam locomotives with diesel and electric traction by approximately 1975. The plan aimed to electrify main lines and the busiest suburban services using a 25,000-volt overhead wire system, distinct from the third rail system on existing electrified routes.
In this book, George Woods presents predominantly unpublished color photographs showcasing various electric locomotive types deployed on the BR network since 1966 and the diverse trains they pulled.
The images capture the evolution following the electrification initiatives and the shift from steam to electric and diesel traction in line with BR's Modernisation Plan.
Szczegóły
| Autor: | George Woods |
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| Wydanie: | 96 strony, 25.5 x 18 x 2.1 cm, miękka oprawa |
| Ilustracje: | 180 kolorowych zdjęć |
| Język: | angielski |
| Wydawca: | Amberley Publishing (GB, 2023) |
| ISBN: | 9781398102019 |
Electric Locomotives on British Railways
Język: angielski
