Author: Julian Holland
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780007478798
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its eccentric seaside bungalows, served by the miniature express trains of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.,*Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways,*Across and through the Pennines by the Settle & Carlisle line, the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by hand.,*The West Highland Railway from Glasgow, by romantic Loch Lomond and lonely Rannoch Moor, to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William.A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain's Scenic Railways fills a longstanding gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.
The Times Britain's Scenic Railways
Author: Julian Holland
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780007478798
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its eccentric seaside bungalows, served by the miniature express trains of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.,*Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways,*Across and through the Pennines by the Settle & Carlisle line, the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by hand.,*The West Highland Railway from Glasgow, by romantic Loch Lomond and lonely Rannoch Moor, to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William.A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain's Scenic Railways fills a longstanding gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780007478798
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 304
Book Description
Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its eccentric seaside bungalows, served by the miniature express trains of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway.,*Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways,*Across and through the Pennines by the Settle & Carlisle line, the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by hand.,*The West Highland Railway from Glasgow, by romantic Loch Lomond and lonely Rannoch Moor, to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William.A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain's Scenic Railways fills a longstanding gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.
The Times Britain's Scenic Railways
Author: Julian Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007933884
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007933884
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Railways in the British Landscape
Author: Robin Coombes
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568232X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A breathtaking selection of photographs showcasing railway journeys as a part of the British landscape.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 144568232X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
A breathtaking selection of photographs showcasing railway journeys as a part of the British landscape.
See Britain by Train
Author: Paul Atterbury
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 120
Book Description
The Times History of Britain's Railways
Author: Julian Holland
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008135348
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follow the development, decline and later revival of Britain s iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover the fascinating history of our remarkable railway heritage through expert commentary, stunning photographs and archive material from a lifetime of railway research."
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780008135348
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Follow the development, decline and later revival of Britain s iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover the fascinating history of our remarkable railway heritage through expert commentary, stunning photographs and archive material from a lifetime of railway research."
Britain's Scenic Railways
Author: Julian Holland
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007926718
Category : Railway appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780007926718
Category : Railway appreciation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the North Country on Britain's Scenic Railway
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 14
Book Description
Discover the Wolds Coast
Author: British Rail (Eastern Region)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 4
Book Description
Great British Railway Journeys
Author: Charlie Bunce
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007413211
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Sunday Times Bestseller A glorious insight into Britain over the last 150 years - its history, landscape and people - from the window of Britain’s many and magnificent railway journeys.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007413211
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The Sunday Times Bestseller A glorious insight into Britain over the last 150 years - its history, landscape and people - from the window of Britain’s many and magnificent railway journeys.
Great Railway Journeys of the World
Author: Julian Holland
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780007559350
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways. Railway expert, Julian Holland, takes a journey around the world. Train journeys from each continent and thirty-five countries are profiled.
Publisher: Times Books
ISBN: 9780007559350
Category : Railroad travel
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways. Railway expert, Julian Holland, takes a journey around the world. Train journeys from each continent and thirty-five countries are profiled.