Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The Royal Arsenal Railways - The Rise and Fall of a Military Railway Network - cover

The Royal Arsenal Railways - The Rise and Fall of a Military Railway Network

Mark Smithers

Publisher: Pen & Sword Transport

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

Mark Smithers has written a number of definitive books and magazine features on the history of locomotive construction and the development of narrow gauge railways. This book looks at the history and development of railways at the Royal Arsenal Woolwich, which evolved from humble roots in the 1820s into three separate railway systems, serving the Gun Factory, Laboratory and Carriage Department. The three systems originally had their own fleet of locomotives and rolling stock and were constructed using three different track gauges: standard gauge, 2ft and 18in. The Arsenal and its railways played a major role in both world wars and continued to hold an important place in gun and propellant manufacture until the late 1950s, when the complex was gradually run down. The Royal Arsenal and its railways were finally closed in 1967, when the last train of material left the site. This book covers the history of the system from its beginnings through to its demise and also details the significant remains of a once mighty network.
Available since: 03/31/2016.
Print length: 224 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • Gardening Basics Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle The Backyard Homestead and Gardening Basics for Dummies - cover

    Gardening Basics Bundle: 2 in 1...

    R.S. Rusbot, Carmen Ellis

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Gardening Basics Bundle: 2 in 1 Bundle, The BackyardHomestead, and Gardening Basics for DummiesMany people get into gardening for different reasons. Some are just gardening as a hobby whilesome consider it their life's passion. Some choose the garden because they want to make surethey have control of the type of food they are feeding their families. Some of the products youbuy in the market today are often commercially grown and cultivated in greenhouses with theuse of different chemicals and pesticides.That’s why more families have decided to grow their own organic garden. Knowing that the foodyou put on the table is safe is not the only benefit you get from growing an organic garden. Youwill considerably lessen your grocery bill and gardening is a fun way to exercise and spend timeunder the sun. This bundle will teach you all the information you need about starting your ownorganic garden.This 2 in 1 bundle includes the following audiobooks:1. The Backyard Homestead: The Ultimate Guide to Organic Gardening for Beginners,Discover All The Essential Information About Growing Your Own Organic Garden2. Gardening Basics for Dummies: The Ultimate Guide to Organic Gardening ForBeginners, Discover All the Important Information and Useful Tips You Need Before YouStart Your Own Organic GardenGet your copy of the Gardening Basics 2 in 1 Bundle today!
    Show book
  • 100 Questions about SEX - Get the Conversation Started! - cover

    100 Questions about SEX - Get...

    Petunia B.

    • 0
    • 1
    • 0 
    Get to know your partner and their desires with this collection of one hundred questions, featuring three levels of intimacy. 
 
Playful and provocative, this collection of one hundred sex questions provides a surefire way for lovers to turn up the heat. With a range of thought-provoking conversation starters that fall into one of three categories—X, XX, or XXX—these queries allow partners to choose just how intimate they want to get.
    Show book
  • A Cat's Tale - A Journey Through Feline History - cover

    A Cat's Tale - A Journey Through...

    Dr. Paul Koudounaris, Baba the Cat

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The first comprehensive history of felines—from the laps of pagan gods to present-day status as meme stars—as revealed by a very learned tabby with a knack for hunting down factsSince the dawn of civilization, felines have prowled alongside mankind as they expanded their territory and spread the myth of human greatness. And today, cats are peddled on social media as silly creatures here to amuse humans with their antics. But this is an absurd, self-centered fantasy. The true history of felines is one of heroism, love, tragedy, sacrifice, and gravitas. Not entirely convinced? Well, get ready, because Baba the Cat is here to set the record straight.Spanning almost every continent and thousands—yes, thousands—of years, Baba’s complex story of feline survival presents listeners with a diverse cast of cats long forgotten: from her prehistoric feline ancestors and the ancient Egyptian cat goddess Bastet to the daring mariners at the height of oceanic discovery, key intellectuals in the Enlightenment period, revered heroes from World Wars I and II, and the infamous American tabbies. Baba, a talented model in addition to a scholar, goes beyond surface-level scratches, pairing her freshly unearthed research with a series of stunning costume portraits to bring history to life.A paws-on journey through the feline hall of fame, with in-depth research and four-legged testaments that will make you rethink who defines history, A Cat’s Tale: A Journey Through Feline History—as revealed to Paul Koudounaris—is a one-of-a-kind chronicle that introduces listeners to the illustrious ancestors of their closest companions and shows, once and for all, that cats know exactly what they’re doing.    A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company
    Show book
  • Hooked on Hiking: Northern California - cover

    Hooked on Hiking: Northern...

    Ann Marie Brown

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Experience the grandeur and beauty of Northern California’s nature preserves and national parks with this informative hiking guide. 
 
Take a hike and discover Northern California’s breathtaking parks, forests, and more. With detailed topographic maps and instructions for fifty easy to moderate hikes, Hooked on Hiking: Northern California is your ultimate guide to exploring the rich and diverse natural landscapes of this breathtaking region. 
 
Hikes include: 
 
Yosemite 
 
Muir Woods 
 
Redwoods National Park 
 
Napa Valley 
 
And much more!
    Show book
  • The New Sewing Essentials - cover

    The New Sewing Essentials

    international Creative Publishing

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    The popular, step-by-step guide to sewing, revised and updated for today’s sewing enthusiasts. 
 
Sewing Essentials, first published in 1984, has long been recognized as the one book every sewing enthusiast should own. This popular book has been updated, making it even more appealing for today’s sewers. 
 
Clearly written instructions and more than 450 full-color photographs lead you step-by-step through all common sewing techniques. It’s like having your own personal sewing instructor right beside you. Get professional guidance on all these topics:Sewing equipment and toolsUsing patternsSelecting and preparing fabricsAll kinds of seams and seam finishesDarts, gathers, hems, zippers and buttonholesFacings, cuffs, collars and waistbands 
 
Whether you are just learning to sew or have sewn for years, you’ll find this book a valuable reference. Singer New Sewing Essentials, Updated and Revised Edition is your guide to sewing success.
    Show book
  • Bead Weaving on a Loom - Techniques and Patterns for Making Beautiful Bracelets Necklaces and Other Accessories - cover

    Bead Weaving on a Loom -...

    Carol C. Porter, Fra Ortmeyer

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Eleven simple, step-by-step projects that show you how to craft beautiful bead jewelry. It’s easy to make beautiful and elegant beaded jewelry on a loom! Modern looms make it so simple. Even if you’ve never tried bead weaving before, now’s the time to start. Bead Weaving on a Loom shows you how to use needles, thread, and beads to create your own expensive-looking jewelry in beautiful textural patterns. Eleven step-by-step projects are provided for weaving intricate beaded creations, including bracelets, necklaces, earrings and more.Inside you’ll find:Eleven step-by-step projects for weaving exquisite bead jewelryGorgeous designs for necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and moreBasic bead weaving techniques to get you startedExpert advice on how to set up and warp your loomHow to join ends, add fringe, sew seams, and work with findings
    Show book