Tracing Lost Railways
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Tracing Lost Railways
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Tracing Lost Railways
A short guide to the intriguing structures and artifacts that can be found along the routes of disused railways.
A short guide to the intriguing structures and artefacts that can be found along the routes of disused railways.
The drastic railway closures of the 1960s led to the slow decay and re-purposing of hundreds of miles of railway infrastructure. Though these buildings and apparatus are now ghosts of their former selves, countless clues to our railway heritage still remain in the form of embankments, cuttings, tunnels, converted or tumbledown wayside buildings, and old railway furniture such as signal posts.
Many disused routes are preserved in the form of cycle tracks and footpaths. This colourfully illustrated book helps you to decipher the fascinating features that remain today and to understand their original functions. It demonstrates how old routes can be traced on maps, outlines their permanent stamp on the landscape, and teaches you how to form a mental picture of a line in its heyday.
Tracing Lost Railways by Trevor Yorke is an insightful guide for anyone interested in railway history and the remnants left behind.
Series: Shire Library
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Tracing Lost Railways by Trevor Yorke is a delightful and informative book that provides an excellent account of the UK's historical standard-gauge railways. Although aimed at a general audience, it is highly recommended for its insightful portrayal of the railways' past.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781784423711
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 19 March 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Shire Publications
Illustration: Fully illustrated throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 12.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 160g
Pages: 64
About the Author
Trevor Yorke is a professional author and artist who has studied and written about many aspects of Englandβs architectural and industrial heritage. He has produced over 30 illustrated books which introduce the reader to fascinating historic gems and he also writes articles and reviews for various magazines. His books sell worldwide, and a number of his titles have also been translated into Japanese and Chinese.
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