Specifications
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| ISBN 13 | 9781788161459 |
| ISBN 10 | 1788161459 |
| Author | Andrew Martin |
| Book Format | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| Book Description | 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. |
| About the Author | Andrew Martin is a journalist and author. His previous book for Profile, Underground, Overground[9781846684784], was a history of the London Underground. He has written for the Evening Standard, Sunday Times, Independent on Sunday, Daily Telegraph and New Statesman among others. His 'Jim Stringer' series of novels based around railways are published by Faber. |
| Publication Date | 2022-03-03 |
| Number of Pages | 384 pages |
Steam Trains Today: Journeys Along Britain’s Heritage Railways
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