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Category Archives: British Transport
The London Passenger Transport Area – An Explanation
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
Thomas Cook & Son – part of British Transport
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
Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 5
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
Posted in British Transport, Heritage Transport, Main Line Rail
Tagged Glasgow, Historical, Railway Museum, Science Museum, Swindon, York
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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 4
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
Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 3
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
Posted in British Transport, Heritage Transport, Main Line Rail, Our Government
Tagged Clapham, Historical, London, Railway Museum, Swindon, Transport Records, York
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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 2
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
Posted in British Transport, Heritage Transport, London Underground, Main Line Rail, Road Transport
Tagged Historical, London, Nationalization, Railway Museum, York
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Britain’s National Railway Museum: Part 1
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
Posted in British Transport, Heritage Transport, Main Line Rail
Tagged North Eastern Railway, Railway Museum, York
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Railways, and the ‘N’ word…
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
Fine Wines and Civil Servants – a toxic cocktail
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
Posted in British Transport, Our Government
Tagged BT Hotels, Department of Transport, Privatization
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