Narrow Gauge Railways In South Caernarvonshire - Volume one
Discover North Wales' narrow gauge railways in Boyd's detailed Volume 1. A rich history for railway modelling enthusiasts.
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The first of his series of volumes on the narrow gauge railways of North Wales. Boyd travelled the area extensively, documenting as much as he could. For modelling the narrow gauge railways and their locomotives of North Wales there has never been a better set of source material.
Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire Volume 1 by James I. C. Boyd is an excellent book on the history and development of the narrow gauge railways in the region. It is well-written and informative, and it is packed with detail.
The book begins with a general overview of narrow gauge railways, and then it goes on to cover the following railways in South Caernarvonshire:
- The Embankment Tramway
- The Gorseddau Tramway
- The Festiniog & Blaenau Railway
- The Coesor Tramway
- The Bettws-Y-Coed & Festiniog Railway
- The North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways
- The Portmadoc, Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway
For each railway, Boyd provides a comprehensive history, including its construction, operation, and eventual closure. He also discusses the locomotives and rolling stock used on each railway, and he provides detailed maps and diagrams.
Boyd's writing is clear and concise, and he does a good job of explaining complex technical concepts in a way that is easy for the reader to understand. He is also passionate about his subject matter, and his enthusiasm is evident throughout the book.
Overall, Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire Volume 1 is an essential book for anyone interested in the history of narrow gauge railways in the region. It is a well-researched and informative book, and it is written in a clear and engaging style.
Here are some specific things that reviewers have praised about the book:
- The author's deep knowledge of the subject matter is evident throughout the book.
- The book is well-written and informative, and it is packed with detail. The author does a good job of explaining complex technical concepts in a way that is easy for the reader to understand.
- The book is well-illustrated with maps, diagrams, and photographs.
- The author's passion for his subject matter is evident throughout the book.
I highly recommend Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire Volume 1 to anyone interested in the history of narrow gauge railways in the region, or in narrow gauge railways in general. It is an excellent book that is sure to inform and entertain.