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The Woodhead Route Book

The Woodhead Route from Manchester to Sheffield has achieved almost mythical status, not only thanks to the Woodhead Tunnels, but also because of the unique EM1 and EM2 electric locomotives. Inspired by the first ‘Railway Mania’ of the 1830s, the Woodhead Route was the first railway built to link Manchester with Sheffield. After many false starts, and even a change of chief engineer, it was finally opened in 1845. Anthony Dawson explores here the history behind one of the most iconic and beloved railway lines in the world, drawing on a range of topics including the various attempts to get the line built; how it was built; the running of the line and accidents; the three tunnels; memories of the Woodhead Route and life after closure.With more than a hundred illustrations throughout, this illuminating volume offers a fascinating overview of the line that will appeal to enthusiasts young and old.Read More

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    Part of the first railway boom of the early 1830s inspired by the success of the L&M, in November 1830 there were no fewer than six proposed new railways, either competing or connecting with the L&M: Manchester & Sheffield Manchester & Huddersfield Manchester & Leeds Liverpool & Leeds (competing with the L&M) Oldham & Manchester The Woodhead Route was eventually opened in 1845, and here Anthony Dawson explores the history behind one of the most iconic and beloved railway lines in the world. Drawing on a range of topics including the various attempts to get the line built, how it was built, running the line and accidents; the new tunnels, memories of the Woodhead and life after closure. With more than a hundred illustrations throughout, this illuminating volume offers a fascinating overview of the line that will appeal to enthusiasts young and old.

  • 1445663945
  • 9781445663944
  • Dawson, Anthony
  • 15 April 2017
  • Amberley Publishing
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 96
  • Illustrated
  • Book
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