Download or read book The Slate Railways of Wales written by Alun John Richards and published by Gwasg Carrech Gwalch. This book was released on 2001 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A detailed study of the history of the slate-carrying railways and tramways throughout Wales during the flourishing period of the slate industry in the 19th century, and their demise during the 20th century, by a distinguished author and lecturer. 32 black-and-white photographs and 14 maps. Reprint; first published in 2001.