Rail Freight Since 1968 Part 1 Coal & Minerals

A must for modellers and modern image enthusiasts it will also be of considerable interest to industry and general readers with any involvement with railways today. Volume 1 (Coal) includes the following themes: The gradual decline of coal mining in the UK The growth in opencast and imported coal The changing requirements of the power generators British Rails's attempts to keep domestic coal traffic on rail Changes brought about by privatisation Coal wagons and terminal facilities Illustrations include: Chart showing the declining number of collieries 1968 to present day. Chart showing the production and consumption of coal in the UK - 1968 to present day. Lists of power stations in 1971 and 2003. Regional maps showing location of collieries and power stations List of domestic coal depots open in 1983