The Times Britain’s Hidden Railways: A Journey Along 50 Long-Lost Railway Lines

The Times Britain’s Hidden Railways: A Journey Along 50 Long-Lost Railway Lines

by JulianHolland (Author)

Synopsis

Follow the routes of 50 long-closed and derelict railways across some of our most beautiful countryside and discover the hidden railways of Britain.

Each route is highlighted on historical Bartholomew's mapping, showing which parts can still be followed today. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation prior to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images from the present day.

Routes include:
* Yatton to Witham - Strawberry Line
* Crab & Winkle Line - Canterbury to Whitstable
* Jersey railway - St Helier to La Corbiere
* Mawddach Trail - Barmouth to Dolgellau
* South Tyne Trail - Haltwhistle to Alston
* Dava Way - Forres to Aviemore

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Times Books
Published: 04 Oct 2018

ISBN 10: 0008249091
ISBN 13: 9780008249090

Author Bio

From a very young age, Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is the writer and photographer on many bestselling railway books, including the award winning The Times Mapping the Railways (HarperCollins, 2011), and Dr Beeching's Axe: 50 Years On (David & Charles, 2013).