Steam trains today : riding the heritage railways of Britain
Martin, Andrew, 1962-2021
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Click and Collect for Steam trains today : riding the heritage railways of BritainA delightfully warm exploration of a very British obsession. After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were 'rationalised' and gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated without ready access to the main lines 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 of these lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers. Andrew Martin goes out to meet these enthusiasts and find out just what it is about preserved railways which makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today is a wonderful journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.
Main title:
Steam trains today : riding the heritage railways of Britain / Andrew Martin.
Author:
Martin, Andrew, 1962-, author
Imprint:
London : Profile Books, 2021.©2021
Collation:
xiv, 365 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 23 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9781788161442 (hbk)9781788161442
Dewey class:
625.2610941625.261
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
502131
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighton Library | Adult Non Fiction - Science and Technology | 625.261 MAR | Available |
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