British Railways in Peace and War

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This list of contents shows the many topics covered and with page after page of photos. Giving a most detailed account of our railways.

Contents

The Railway Groups Come Of Age 3
Progress Between The Wars 7
Efficiency and Economy 14
Financial Results 16
Government Control 17
Railways at War 19
Total War Effort 19
Forces Travel 19
Carrying the Freight Load 21
Coal 24
Factory Service 26
Civilian Travel 28
London Transport at War 29
"To Unknown Destionation" 34
Executive Control 40
Planning Transport Strategy 40
Inter-Railway Working 41
Equiptment 42
Locomotives 42
Wagons and Carriages 44
Tracks and Structures 44
New Works 46
Signals and Communications 47
Road Vehicles 47
Stores 49
Attack from the Air 49
The Staff 55
Tradition of the Sea 59
cartage Services 62
Catering 63
Air Services 64
Post War Service 66
Index 70