South Wales Direct Line - History and Working

A history of Great Western Railway's direct line from London to South Wales, from the early 1900s onwards. With a focus on those who worked the line, this book includes the 'Badminton' line route, and all the stations and junctions between Patchway and the Severn Tunnel - a resource for anybody with an interest in this important British railway.

About the author

P D Rendall became a Mechanical Engineering apprentice for British Rail Engineering's Swindon works at the age of sixteen. After nine years in engineering he worked as a Signalman, rising to become Supervisor of the Bristol Panel signal box. He has an Honours degree in Social and Community History, and divides his time between work as a social historian and in the mental health sector. He is a published author on many subjects, from the 1970 Bristol resignalling to the North Somerset coalfield, and has appeared on local TV and radio.

Product details

• Authors: P D Rendall, P. D. Rendall, P.D. Rendall
• Publisher: Crowood Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.05.2014
• EAN: 9781847977076
• ISBN: 978-1-84797-707-6
• No. of pages: 192
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Trains & railways: general interest, Trains and railways: general interest, TRAVEL / Food, Lodging & Transportation / Rail Travel