The Metropolitan District Railway
The Metropolitan District Railway by Charles E. Lee, published by Oakwood Press in 1988, presents a detailed history of one of London’s significant railways, the second underground railway in the city. This revised edition spans 64 pages and is written in English, offering an accessible exploration of the railway’s development and its role in shaping modern London Transport. The book covers key events and figures, including the rivalry with the Metropolitan Railway and the contributions of notable financiers and engineers.
Readers will find a comprehensive account of the railway’s expansion up to World War II, highlighting technological advancements such as the introduction of electric traction systems and automatic signaling. The book is illustrated with black and white photographs and includes supplementary materials like a chronology, a list of stations, and maps, providing a thorough context for those interested in transportation history and railroads.
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The “District” was a noteworthy railway, the second underground railway in London. This through yet accessible history details the full history of the company that formed the nucleus of present-day London Transport, following its expansion over the years until World War II. Covers its persistent battles with the Metropolitan, the feud between Sir Edward Watkin and James Staats Forbes, the activity of American financier Charles Tyson Yerkes, the introduction of the third and fourth rail 600 volt system of electric traction, and of automatic signalling controlled by track circuits on electric railways. Illustrated throughout with black and white photos. With chronology, list of stations, list of executives, and several maps. 64 pages with index.
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