1896 Light Railway Act, The: The Law That Made Heritage Railways Possible

1896 Light Railway Act, The: The Law That Made Heritage Railways Possible
John Hannavy
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h234 x 165mm - 96pg
15 Aug 2019 UK
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9781445693446
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This book explores the enduring impact of the 1896 Light Railways Act, which was designed to speed up the official procedures for gaining approval to construct a railway line. Originally intended to lapse in 1901, it was extended instead, and somehow stayed on the statute books long after is use had ceased.In the 1960s, groups of steam railway enthusiasts recognised it as a possible means of gaining approval to reopen stretches of railway lines that had been closed by Dr Beeching, keeping the steam dream alive. More than half a century later, some of these restored lines have already celebrated their golden jubilees, and their popularity continues to grow. Thanks to the unintended consequence of that 1896 Act, each new generation since Beeching has had - and will continue to have - the opportunity to enjoy the magic of steam trains.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781445693446
Published: 15 Aug 2019
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 165mm
Pages: 96

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