Description: RailroadTreasures offers the following item: Thames Haven Railway The by Peter Kay 1999 soft cover stapled The Thames Haven Railway Essex Branch Line and London Shipping Link 1835-1996 by Peter Kay Soft Cover, Stapled Pages 75 Copyright 1999 Contents CHAPTER ONE Bright The Vision The Promotion of the Thames Haven Dock and Railway Company (1835-1839)5 CHAPTER TWO An Unlikely Survivor: The Thames Haven Dock and Railway Company 1839-185013 CHAPTER THREE An Unlikely Success: The Building of the Thames Haven Branch and Sale of the Line to the LT&S (1850-1861)19 CHAPTER FOUR Thames Haven for Margate: Passenger Services 1855-188024 CHAPTER FIVE Cattle and Sheep (1864-1895)27 CHAPTER SIX Thames Haven Station and Pier31 CHAPTER SEVEN Petroleum and Explosives: The Private Sidings 1878-193939 CHAPTER EIGHT Goods Train Working 1855-194745 CHAPTER NINE The Workmen's Train Service (1923-1958)49 CHAPTER TEN The Oil Boom Years (1948-1993)56 CHAPTER ELEVEN Signalling and Operating 1855-199664 The Thames Haven line is perhaps the least-known public railway in the eastern counties. Probably regarded by many as a mere glorified oil siding of latterday growth, it actually goes back to the very dawn of railway promotion in the region, the company's Act being obtained in the same year (1836) as the Eastern Counties and the London & Blackwall. It was a 'first generation' railway in every way; the brainchild of a man who spent his career in the navy against Napoleon, it was wholly shipping-related in its intended purposes, meant to serve as London's fish and coal supply route and for taking passengers to Kent. The real perceptiveness of the THD&R Co's promoters was in noticing the site's suitability for deepwater wharfage if a rail link from London were provided. The line's eventual success came from a product, oil, that had yet to be discovered at the time of its promotion, and, perversely, from the fact that it was situated so far from any human habitation, the very type of site that the oilmen were looking for. Again, the real 'boom' enjoyed by the branch in the 1950s-1980s period was essentially the result of the rise of road transport which was having such negative impacts on the rest of the British railway system. In 1842 the THD&R Co was mocked for its claims that the line would produce a larger dividend 'than any other railway in the Kingdom'; if it had still been an independent company in the 1960s this seemingly-laughable prophecy could perhaps have been proved correct. In 1999 however the oil industry here is in decline, and it would be a rash gambler who placed any money on what the next century will hold for such a line! All pictures are of the actual item. There may be reflection from the lights in some photos. We try to take photos of any damage. If this is a railroad item, this material is obsolete and no longer in use by the railroad. Please email with questions. Publishers of Train Shed Cyclopedias and Stephans Railroad Directories. Large inventory of railroad books and magazines. Thank you for buying from us. Shipping charges US Shipments: When you add multiple items to your cart, the reduced shipping charges will automatically be calculated. . For direct postage rates to other countries, send me an email. Shipping varies by weight. Terms and conditions All sales are final. Returns accepted if item is not as described. Contact us before making a return. No warranty is stated or implied. Please e-mail us with any questions before bidding or buying. Thanks for looking at our items.
Price: 60 USD
Location: Talbott, Tennessee
End Time: 2024-10-11T17:24:54.000Z
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