Transfer locations were sometimes just a yard where materials and men were transferred from one train to another while others were rows of warehouses with tracks on either sides. This site is dedicated to the light railways used . Author Davies, W. J. K. Date 1967. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Light Railways of the First World War Hardcover – Import, January 1, 1967. by W.J.K. Light Railways of the First World War. Small and Large layout designs with lots of operation can be created while following the prototype. The War Department Light Railways were a system of narrow gauge trench railways run by the British War Department in World War I. A history of tactical rail communications on the British Fronts, 1914-1918, during World War One. Davies. The ebb and flow of war meant that rail lines were built and rebuilt, moved and used elsewhere, but by the latter years of Passchendaele, Amiens and Argonne, light railways came into their own and pulled for the final victory. Book Description. The light railways of the World War I offer a great variety for the modeler. Buy Light Railways of the First World War: History of Tactical Rail Communications on the British Fronts, 1914-18 First Edition by Davies, W.J.K. Please try again. Light railways of the First World War : a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18 Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The line was started in 1915 by the French, later taken over by the British. Light Railways of the First World War (W. J. K. Davies - 1967) Light railways of the First World War: a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18 [by] W.J.K. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. There's a problem loading this menu right now. First edition. 1239 of 1916, retrieved from a public park in Mackay, restored at the Rail Workshops Museum, currently on display at the Rail Workshops Museum, North Ipswich, Queensland, Australia [8], "Train from WWI restored by volunteers at Ipswich", Armistice between Russia and the Central Powers, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=War_Department_Light_Railways&oldid=995398933, World War I military equipment of the United Kingdom, Wikipedia articles needing page number citations from April 2020, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, 14.05 long tons (15.74 short tons; 14.28 t), 14.50 long tons (16.24 short tons; 14.73 t), 17.09 long tons (19.14 short tons; 17.36 t), 6 long tons 3 cwt (6.9 short tons; 6.2 t), 8 long tons 0 cwt (9.0 short tons; 8.1 t), 1 long ton 18 cwt (2.1 short tons; 1.9 t), Motor Rail (Simplex) 40 hp (30 kW), petrol, This page was last edited on 20 December 2020, at 20:45. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Light railways made an important contribution to the Allied war effort in the first world war, being were used for the supply of ammunition and stores, the transport of troops and the evacuation of the wounded. Hunslet 4-6-0 Locomotive no. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Unable to add item to List. Light railways made an important contribution to the Allied war effort in the first world war, being were used for the supply of ammunition and stores, the transport of troops and the evacuation of the wounded. Many went to India and after the war a few went to railways in Britain including: Hunslet 4-6-0 Locomotive no. in English. Davies, 9780715341087, available at Book Depository with free delivery worldwide. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Welcome to the War Department Light Railways website. - The War Department Light Railways were a system of narrow gauge trench railways run by the British War Department in World War I. Hundreds of locomotives were built by companies such as Hunslet, Kerr Stuart, ALCO, Davenport, Motor Rail and Baldwin to work these lines. The first light railway worked by the British was a French one. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Further information on the light railways can be found in the following books: Davies, W.J.K., 1966, Light Railways of the First World War, David and Charles. Narrow gauge light railways were the solution. 1. [1967] 1. Includes specifications of over 75 units of 5 different types of steam locomotives supplied to British forces during the war. Light railways of the First World War a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18 An American unit also served under the British flag. Light railways of the First World War : a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18. These were mostly British ex-railwaymen pressed into service, though Australian, South African and Canadian gangs served with distinction. Davies. Binding Beige cloth hardback in dust wrapper. As the war on the Western Front settled into a stalemate, rail technology was adapted to new roles. In France, in the Somme battle area, one line known as ‘Petit train de la Haute Somme’ is the sole survivor of the original First World War light railways. Taylorson, Keith, 1996, Narrow Gauge at War (2), Plateway Press - chapter 3 is titled Anzac Enterprise on the two foot gauge - The Australian Light Railway Operating Companies, 1917-18 They also brought troops, rations, water, coal, timber, wir… Light railways of the First World War: a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18. - The War Department Light Railways were a system of narrow gauge trench railways run by the British War Department in World War I. Light railways made an important contribution to the Allied war effort in the First World War, and were used for the supply of ammunition and stores, the transport of troops and the evacuation of the wounded. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Britain came to the belated realisation that it needed a flexible and reliable method of supplying the front lines, bringing shells, timber, and fodder from the rear areas and their standard gauge supply points. (ISBN: 9780715341087) from Amazon's Book Store. Different track gauges were used in different parts of the world including 600mm, 760 mm (2 ft 5.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px;white-space:nowrap} 15⁄16 in), 1,000 mm (3 ft 3 3⁄8 in) metre gauge and 1,050 mm (3 ft 5 11⁄32 in). Davies (Author) See all formats and editions. This decline accelerated after the Second World War as improved road transport displaced railways in industry and for passenger service.. 9ins. The French and Germans had a ready solution for the first part of this journey because they had recognised before the war that there would be an important role for 60cm gauge light railway systems. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Thirty or so Companies were formed within the Royal Engineers to staff the lines. David & Charles; First Edition (January 1, 1967). By 1917, the Canadians led the way in showing the utility of light railways. Light Railways of the First World War: History of Tactical Rail Communications on the British Fronts, 1914-18 by W.J.K. Light railways made an important contribution to the Allied war effort in the First World War, and were used for the supply of ammunition and stores, the transport of troops and the evacuation of the wounded. The War Department Light Railways were a system of narrow gauge trench railways run by the British War Department in World War I. Light Railways of the First World War A history of Tactical Rail Communications on the British Fronts 1914-18. Thu 2 Jul 2015 00.30 EDT. This site is affiliated to the Moseley Railway Trust. 1967, David & Charles. approx. [W J K Davies] Men, units, locomotives / engines, tracks, rolling stock are all covered, and war tactical methods. Having built thousands of miles of new frontier track in Western Canada in the previous decades, these "colonials", led by J. Stewart, supplied the Canadian Corps who went on to victory at Vimy. Light railways of the First World War: a history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18. The Light Railway Companies came into existence when it became clear that the maintenance of roads was becoming a severe problem, in terms of the manpower needed and enormous quantities of road stone clogging up the supply routes. Buy Light railways of the First World War: A history of tactical rail communications on the British fronts, 1914-18 by Davies, W. J. K (ISBN: ) from Amazon's Book … Light Railways of the First World War; A History of Tactical Rail Communications on the British Fronts, 1914-18 W. J. K. Davies Published by David & Charles: Newton Abbot (1967) The War Department Light Railways were a system of narrow gauge trench railways run by the British War Department in World War I. Used from. Each area of the front would have its own light rail to bring up materiel. The organization setup by the Royal Engineers though their Light Railway Operating Companies is described in detail. The use of narrow-gauge railways in Britain declined throughout the first half of the 20th century. Price. Also, Model T Ford conversions were used. Awaiting restoration.[6]. 1914-18." 8vo. Light Railways of the First World War by W.J.K. 1218 of 1916, formerly of Gin Gin Mill, is currently with D.Revell, Weewaa, New South Wales, Australia. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. Hide other formats and editions. 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