Category Archives: British Transport

The London Passenger Transport Area – An Explanation

Posted on December 22, 2019 by machorne

Introduction If I said that London Transport’s original operating area was a consequence of an expected shortage of electricity in London, you might be rather surprised. However, that is what I am saying, so I had better explain why. Where … Continue reading →

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Thomas Cook & Son – part of British Transport

Posted on September 27, 2019 by machorne

Thomas Cook first showed enterprise in the travel business in 1841. Since the company’s recent demise, quite a few bits and pieces have appeared in print concerning its long history. These have omitted a certain amount of detail that I … Continue reading →

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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 5

Posted on December 9, 2018 by machorne

Three Museums Introduction Now (at last) I propose to say something about the NRM as it is today, following my first visit with this purpose in mind that I made last year. This proved difficult and gave me so much … Continue reading →

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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 4

Posted on October 6, 2017 by machorne

The Science Museum and The Battle of York The Science Museum and the national science collection Before going into the transfer of the British Rail transport collection to the Science Museum, I had better say a few words about the … Continue reading →

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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 3

Posted on September 21, 2017 by machorne

The Government Gets Involved Trouble on the Line I had hoped to cover what I wanted in four parts but owing to new material I thought worth including it will now be five. This part deals with the crisis facing … Continue reading →

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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 2

Posted on August 11, 2017 by machorne

The British Transport Museums Introduction In Part 1, I described the origin of the LNER’s railway museum in York. Until well after World War 2 this was the only railway museum in the UK, although there were several other museums … Continue reading →

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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 1

Posted on July 25, 2017 by machorne

The LNER Museum At York Introduction A very warm day in London recently caused me to seek the cooler atmosphere of York, home of the National Railway Museum (NRM). I have maintained an interest in that museum having been present … Continue reading →

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Railways, and the ‘N’ word…

Posted on June 4, 2017 by machorne

I found myself becoming irritated about the often ill-informed comments being made in run up to election about possible railway ‘re-nationalization’. It is hard to puzzle out, from the muddled promises and assertions, either what exactly is going to be more … Continue reading →

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Fine Wines and Civil Servants – a toxic cocktail

Posted on February 3, 2015 by machorne

Having said that it would not be a habit for me to engage in reviewing books, I find myself about to review another book. I had better explain. I have always been interested in the breadth of activities in which … Continue reading →

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