Deeds of a Great Railway

A record of the enterprise and achievements of the London and North-Western Railway company during the Great War

Darroch

• Publisher: Science & Technology Publishing
• Year: 2025
• eBook ISBN: 9782528110676
• Topic: Technology & Engineering
• Subtopic: World War I
• Index: Technology & Engineering

Deeds of a Great Railway: A Record of the Enterprise and Achievements of the London and North-Western Railway Company during the Great War is a comprehensive historical account that chronicles the vital role played by the London and North-Western Railway (LNWR) during World War I. This meticulously detailed volume explores the extraordinary contributions, innovations, and sacrifices made by the company and its employees in support of the British war effort. Through vivid narratives and firsthand accounts, the book delves into the transformation of the railway's peacetime operations to meet the immense demands of wartime logistics, including the rapid mobilization and transportation of troops, munitions, and supplies to the front lines. The book highlights the ingenuity and resilience of the LNWR workforce, from engineers and drivers to station staff and administrative personnel, who adapted to unprecedented challenges and dangers. It documents the construction of military railways, the conversion of rolling stock for military use, and the establishment of ambulance trains that saved countless lives. The narrative also pays tribute to the men and women who left their posts to serve on the battlefields, as well as those who kept the trains running at home under the constant threat of air raids and resource shortages. Richly illustrated with photographs, maps, and diagrams, Deeds of a Great Railway offers readers a unique perspective on the intersection of industrial innovation and national service. It provides insight into the strategic importance of railways in modern warfare and the spirit of cooperation and patriotism that defined the era. This book stands as both a tribute to the LNWR and a valuable resource for historians, railway enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the social and technological history of the Great War.

Table of contents

• DEEDS OF A GREAT RAILWAY
• CHAPTER V CARE OF THE CARTRIDGE CASE
• CHAPTER XI INDISPENSABLE
• CHAPTER XII L'ENVOI