Brunel's Timber Bridges and Viaducts
Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd; Ian Allan
Published: June 18, 2007
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780711032187
Subjects: Railway technology & engineering; Trains & railways: general interest; England
Description: Widely considered to be one of the greatest engineers ever produced by Britain, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was undoubtedly an iconic figure both for contemporaries as well as those who, 200 years after his birth, still marvel at his achievements. This book looks, in particular, at Brunel's timber bridges & viaducts. Drawing upon the records of the Great Western Railway held by such bodies as the National Archives and the National Railway Museum and in various county record offices, the illustrated book shows how prevalent the use of wooden bridges and viaducts was across the entire Great Western Railway and its satellite companies.