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 Britain 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

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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 Britain 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

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

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

by Julian Holland
Britain's Heritage Railways: Discover more than 100 historic lines

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

by Julian Holland

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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 Britain 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

ISBN-13: 9780008467999
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 03/03/2022
Sold by: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 29 MB
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About the Author

From a very young age, Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is the writer and photographer of many bestselling railway books, including the award-winning Mapping the Railways (2011), History of Britain’s Railways (2015) and Golden Years of Rail Travel (2019). As well as being passionate about train travel, Julian is a leading commentator on railways – he travels around Britain giving illustrated lectures and regularly appears as a guest expert on radio and television.


From a very young age, Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is the writer and photographer of many bestselling railway books, including the award-winning Mapping the Railways (2011), History of Britain’s Railways (2015) and Golden Years of Rail Travel (2019). As well as being passionate about train travel, Julian is a leading commentator on railways – he travels around Britain giving illustrated lectures and regularly appears as a guest expert on radio and television.

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