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Britain’s Heritage Railways
Discover More Than 100 Historic Lines
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Britain’s Heritage Railways
Explore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland.
The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, Britain’s Heritage Railways is ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
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Explore Britain's remaining historic lines with railway expert Julian Holland.
Britain’s Heritage Railways is the essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, ideal for anyone planning or looking for a nostalgic railway trip. From bestselling railway author Julian Holland.
Featuring more than 100 locations, the majority steam-operated, all over Britain. The book is highly illustrated with maps and both old and new photographs.
Historic lines include:
- Bodmin & Wenford Railway – Two rural branch lines with a rich industrial history tucked away in Cornwall.
- West Somerset Railway – The longest heritage railway in England with views of the Quantock Hills and the sea.
- Bluebell Railway – A Victorian steam railway deep in rural Mid Sussex.
- North Norfolk Railway – A delightful journey through heathland with views of the sea.
- Dean Forest Railway – With a rich industrial history, this heritage railway takes passengers into the ancient Forest of Dean.
- Ffestiniog Railway – A steam-operated Victorian narrow gauge slate railway clinging to steep hillsides.
- Wensleydale Railway – A long heritage railway in the unspoilt Yorkshire Dales.
- Speyside Railway – A Highland line with views of the Cairngorm Mountains.
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Britain’s Heritage Railways by Julian Holland is praised for its engaging presentation of railway history, providing an enjoyable read for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. The book's well-crafted storytelling and detailed insights into Britain's rich railway heritage receive commendation.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780008467982
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 March 2022
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Collins
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 430g
Pages: 208
About the Author
From a very young age Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is a writer and photographer on many railway books, including the highly acclaimed and award winning The Times Mapping the Railways (2011), Exploring Britain’s Lost Railways (2013) and Great Railway Journeys of the World (HarperCollins, 2014).
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