Shadows in the Steam: The Haunted Railways of Britain

Shadows in the Steam: The Haunted Railways of Britain

by David Brandon (Author), Alan Brooke (Author)

Synopsis

Ghosts traditionally make their presence felt in many ways, from unexplained footfalls and chills to odours and apparitions. This fascinating volume takes a look at some of the strange and unexplained hauntings across the length and breadth of Britain's railway network: signals and messages sent from empty boxes; trains that went into tunnels and never left; ghostly passengers and spectral crew; the wires whizzing to signal the arrival of trains on lines that have been closed for years... Based on hundreds of first-person and historical accounts, Shadows in the Steam is a unique collection of mysterious happenings, inexplicable events and spine-chilling tales, all related to the railways. Compiled by David Brandon and Alan Brooke, acknowledged experts on railways and the supernatural, and including sections on the London Underground and railway ghosts in literature and film, this book will delight lovers of railways and spooky stories alike.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Publisher: The History Press Ltd
Published: 01 May 2011

ISBN 10: 0752461842
ISBN 13: 9780752461847

Author Bio
David Brandon has been researching railway history for 45 years, and teaches courses looking at abandoned underground stations. Alan Brooke is a history teacher. They have coauthored several books about London's history, including Haunted London Underground.