‘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.
Andrew Martin
Steam Trains Today
Journeys Along Britain’s Heritage Railways
Steam Trains Today
Journeys Along Britain’s Heritage Railways
Lingua Inglese ● Formato EPUB ● ISBN 9781782834892 ● Dimensione 4.0 MB ● Casa editrice Profile ● Città London ● Paese GB ● Pubblicato 2021 ● Scaricabile 24 mesi ● Moneta EUR ● ID 7966949 ● Protezione dalla copia Adobe DRM
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