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The Royal Train Brian Hoey

The Royal Train By Brian Hoey

The Royal Train by Brian Hoey


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Summary

There is in fact no single Royal Train, but rather a set of rail vehicles that can be assembled into whatever configuration is required, depending on which member of the Royal Family is travelling. This title examines various aspects of the Royals' favourite form of transport, including the rolling stock, the locomotives, the costs, and more.

The Royal Train Summary

The Royal Train: The Inside Story by Brian Hoey

Now available in paperback, here is the full story of Royal travel by train. There is in fact no single Royal Train, but rather a set of rail vehicles that can be assembled into whatever configuration is required, depending on which member of the Royal Family is travelling. Brian Hoey examines every aspect of the Royals' favourite form of transport, including the rolling stock, the locomotives, the costs, operating routines, refreshments - and the decor in the Queen's personal saloon.

About Brian Hoey

Brian Hoey has written extensively about the Royal Family for many years. During its period under Haynes' ownership, Sutton published his Prince William (2003) and Life with the Queen (2006). The Royal Yacht Britannia, also published by the Haynes Group, went into four editions.

Table of Contents

The inside story by a trusted and favoured author on Royal subjects. Detailed insight into the rolling stock, logistics and operating routines of the Royal Train, including interviews with key personnel. Chapters on individual members of the Royal Family include a unique look inside the Queen's personal saloon (with its own bathroom) and Prince Philip's (with its own shower). The locomotives that have pulled the Royal Train, including Prince William and Prince Henry - and steam 'specials' as well. The history of Royal train travel, starting in 1840 with the Dowager Queen Adelaide, wife of King William IV and the first Royal to travel by train.

Additional information

GOR005775977
9780857331328
0857331329
The Royal Train: The Inside Story by Brian Hoey
Used - Very Good
Paperback
J H Haynes & Co Ltd
20110929
208
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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