Irish Railways in the 1950s and 1960s: A Journey Through Two Decades

by Kevin McCormack

In the 1950s and 1960s the railway system in Ireland became a magnet for enthusiasts from Great Britain who realized that, as on the mainland, a way of life was fast disappearing as diesel traction replaced steam and the size of the rail network across Ireland was shrinking. Much of the interest stemmed from the similarity with the railways in Great Britain. Also, the existence of several narrow gauge systems, two railway-owned tramways and some cross-border...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1473871980
• ISBN13: 9781473871984
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.