£8.99
David Penn
Publication Date: 2021
Format & Edition: Paperback, First Edition
Pagination: 241 Pages, Illustrated
Condition: New
Genre: Narrow Gauge, Light & Industrial
Status: In Stock
Change at Robertsbridge by David Penn. Tenterden and the villages along the Rother Valley had been pleading for a railway for decades, but who would foot the bill?
The directors of the newly formed Rother Valley (Light) Railway Company thought they had found a solution. They engaged a ‘company promoter’ to find the money and build the line. It was a risky decision and the new company was soon in financial difficulties.
This book tells the story of the first few years of this railway (1897 – 1904) using the records of the company and its rivals. The colourful lives and times of its directors, professionals and investors are explored.
The Light Railway Movement
Origin of the Rother Valley Light Railway
The Board and its Professional Support
The Company Begins its work
The Debenture Holders
The Railway in Danger
Conclusions
Postscript