Book Description
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.
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 499 pages
File Size : 34,93 MB
Release : 2022-03-03
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0008467994
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.
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 10,65 MB
Release : 2016-05-05
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780008163587
100 selected walks across the length and breadth of Britain's lost railway lines. Each walk includes a short history of the railway before it closed, a description of what can be seen along it today, practical details such as car parking, access by public transport, a detailed route map and historical and modern day photographs.
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : Times Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780008135348
Follow the development, decline and later revival of Britain s iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover the fascinating history of our remarkable railway heritage through expert commentary, stunning photographs and archive material from a lifetime of railway research."
Author : Jonathan Brown
Publisher : Pen & Sword Books
Page : pages
File Size : 14,31 MB
Release : 2017-06-30
Category :
ISBN : 9781473891173
A ride on a steam train is a popular family outing. More than 100 heritage railways cater for that demand, capturing the spirit of nostalgia while preserving the engines and equipment of past days of rail travel. Their interests even extend to the modern era of 1960's - 70's diesels. Those heritage railways themselves have a long pedigree, back to 1951, when a group of enthusiasts saved the Talyllyn Railway in mid-Wales from closure. They ran this railway as volunteers, out of their love of the little trains and a desire to keep it going. Their example was followed by many more preservation societies who preserved and restored branch lines, country lines and industrial lines for our enjoyment now. Six decades have passed, and we are now beginning to realize what an impressive history the heritage railway movement has. This book traces that history, from the humble beginnings the hopes and ambitions of the pioneers on the different railway projects. There were times of failure and frustration, as some fell by the wayside, but others have made it through times of adversity to become the major heritage businesses of today.
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : AA Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 33,26 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Great Britain
ISBN : 9780749573379
A handy practical guide to more than 340 days out at Britain's heritage railways, museums, narrow gauge lines, and miniature railways. The recent growth of preserved railways, railway museums, and main line steam activity has been phenomenal. Railway Days Out is a practical guide to more than 340 restored railways, museums, and steam events enjoyed by millions of people--an important part of Britain's heritage and tourism industry. The book's handy format and clear layout make it an ideal traveling companion and reference book for the families and railway enthusiasts alike.
Author : Andy Chard
Publisher :
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 17,91 MB
Release : 2019-03-26
Category :
ISBN : 9781909431287
Author : Andrew Martin
Publisher : Profile Books
Page : pages
File Size : 34,78 MB
Release : 2021-04-29
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1782834893
'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction. But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : Collins
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 48,74 MB
Release : 2015-06-04
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780008139537
Exploring Britain s Lost Railways gives the historical background to over 50 lost railway lines, along with descriptions of the route today for walking and cycling."
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher : Collins
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 35,99 MB
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Railroads
ISBN : 9780008249090
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 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 Wells - Strawberry Line - Crab & Winkle Line - Canterbury to Whitstable - Jersey railway - St Helier to La Corbiere - Mawddach Trail - Barmouth to Dolgellau - South Tyne Trail - Alston to Haltwhistle - Dava Way - Forres to Grantown-on-Spey
Author : Julian Holland
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 44,96 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Railway appreciation
ISBN : 9780007926718