{"product_id":"the-padarn-and-penrhyn-railways-and-their-associated-systems-by-susan-turner","title":"The Padarn and Penrhyn Railways by Susan Turner","description":"\u003cp\u003eFascinating history of two Welsh narrow gauge railways -- the Padarn and the Penrhyn -- which served the slate quarries of Caenarvonshire down to the Menai Straits. Privately owner, the railways opened as horse trams in the early 1800s and were transformed to steam operation and survived until the early 1960s. This book provides a detailed description of the construction, operation and demise of the railways (and the associated quarries) including extensive chapters on the locomotives and rolling stock (including the famed hand-cranked velicopede). Also covers the development of tourism around the lines. Illustrated with black and white photos. With rosters, maps, and bibliography. 192 pages with index.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book Express","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50541626097738,"sku":"5576t","price":21.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/9101\/8826\/files\/5576t.jpg?v=1790226338","url":"https:\/\/www.bookexpress.nz\/products\/the-padarn-and-penrhyn-railways-and-their-associated-systems-by-susan-turner","provider":"Book Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}