Takes you back to the 1950s and 1960s, reminding you the trains and personal accounts, journey logs, timetables and photographs. Divided into the six regions of British railways, this book includes chapters that documents the favourite stations and engine sheds that were a magnet to the spotter.
Much of Scotland's lost railway heritage is still out there waiting to be discovered. This book focuses on the door to this secret world for the enthusiast as well as those with an interest in Scotland and its transport.
A collection of British railway facts and stories to read in any spare moment. It includes lists of longest tunnels, widest bridges and powerful locomotives. It looks at the dismal failure of Brunel's atmospheric railway in South Devon.
Beautiful and practical, this book provides a fascinating insight into the history and wildlife of more than 80 islands, with information on travel, accommodation, what to see and island walks.
A guide to the Islands of England and Wales. It covers history, geology, and natural features. It gives details of how to get there, what to do, where to stay. It provides information on island walks and architecture, sites to visit, sights to see and details of relevant websites and contacts.
Suitable for railway enthusiasts, this book takes the reader on a nostalgic trip to the eccentric world of Britain's narrow gauge railways, including various aspects of the lines, their trains and the people who worked on and used them. It is also accompanied by photographs and ephemera of both closed and reopened lines in their heyday.