THOMAS John THE WEST HIGHLAND RAILWAY. The History of the Railways of the Scottish Highlands- Vol.I , U.K: David St John Thomas/David and Charles, 1984.

Reprint. Soft Cover. Fine.. 0946537143 Reprint with extra material by Alan J.S. Paterson. 184pp, and Index. With frontispiece, 8 coloured photographs, and numerous black-and-white photographs throughout the book. History and rich anecdote combine to make this an enthralling account of the 165 miles of line that comprised the original West Highland Railway and Mallaig Extension and the Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway. Appendices: West Highland Chronology - from 1889 to 1984 - Mileages - Passengers and Freight Booked at Fort William 1913-1934 - Number of Passengers Booked and Passenger Receipts for all West Highland Stations, 1930 - Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway Chronology - Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway (Directors at opening, 22 July, 1903) - Invergarry and Fort Augustus Railway: Mileage, and Passengers carried and Train Miles, and Passenger and Freight Revenue - 'Lost on Rannoch Moor' (an interesting tailpiece to the story of the survey party lost on Rannoch Moor which was published in Blackwood's Magazine in 1927). For 'Contents' see picture. (8½"h x 5¼"w) (21.5cms) x 13.5cms) approx. (Book ref. 7222)  £14.00

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