Britain's Heritage Railways - Discover more than 100 historic lines

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. More than 100 locations, the majority steam operated, featured all over Britain. Highly illustrated with maps and 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

Product details

• Authors: Julian Holland, Holland Julian
• Publisher: Collins Reference
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.03.2022
• EAN: 9780008467982
• ISBN: 978-0-00-846798-2
• Dimensions: 148 mm x 210 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; Museum, historic sites, gallery & art guides, Travel & holiday guides, TRAVEL / Europe / Great Britain, TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / History, TRAVEL / Reference, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Local History, HISTORY / Europe / Great Britain / General, Transport industries, History of engineering & technology, Trains & railways: general interest, Nostalgia: general, Trains and railways: general interest, Industrialisation & Industrial History, REFERENCE / Atlases, Gazetteers & Maps, Travel guides: museums, historic sites, galleries etc, Travel guides: routes and ways, Industrialisation and industrial history, Travel guides: Rail travel