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Railway Top Spots Julian Holland

Railway Top Spots By Julian Holland

Railway Top Spots by Julian Holland


$25.99
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock

Summary

Looks back at the top spots for train spotters in the 1950s and 60s. This title is divided into the six British railway regions, and each chapter documents the favourite sections and engine sheds that were a magnet to the spotter. It also includes photos, train spotting notebook entries and other ephemera.

Railway Top Spots Summary

Railway Top Spots: Revisiting the Top Train Spotting Destinations of our Childhood by Julian Holland

A nostalgic look back at the top spots for trainspotters in the 1950s and 60s. A wealth of memories for those once and always train enthusiasts who can remember the excitement of close encounters with steam and speed, tracks and trains, engines and engineers. Divided into the six British railway regions, each chapter documents the favourite stations and engine sheds that were a magnet to the spotter. An evocative look at the golden age of British railways in the post-war years, this book revisits the bestselling The Lost Joy of Railways with the addition of new photographs, personal note book pages, and other ephemera. A perfect gift for train spotters, old and young.

Railway Top Spots Reviews

"This is a book which has been crying out to be written for ages...Marvellous stuff!"
Heritage Railway Magazine

About Julian Holland

Julian Holland has always had a passion for British railways and has documented his many journeys around Britain during the final years of steam. He has worked in the publishing industry for the last 39 years, coupling his work with his passion on many occasions, for titles such as Along Lost Lines, Tickets Please!, The Lost Joy of Railways and Amazing and Extraordinary Railway Facts

Table of Contents

Contents to include: Introduction 1 Western Region 2 Southern Region 3 Eastern Region 4 Midland Region 5 North Eastern Region 6 Scottish Region Each chapter features an OS Map of the region, an introduction, plus sections on top spots and top sheds. They also include information on the final days of steam, the bare essentials and the trains that got away. * Conclusion * Index

Additional information

GOR005712351
9781446302620
1446302628
Railway Top Spots: Revisiting the Top Train Spotting Destinations of our Childhood by Julian Holland
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
2012-10-22
192
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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