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Along Lost Lines Paul Atterbury

Along Lost Lines By Paul Atterbury

Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury


$52.99
Condition - Very Good
5 in stock

Summary

Takes the reader on an odyssey around Britain in pursuit of the lost railways. This title focuses on the 10,000 miles of lines closed in Britain since the 1950s. It documents the forgotten aspects of railways, including timetabled journeys, stations, tunnels, staff and railway vehicles.

Along Lost Lines Summary

Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury

Rich in romance and nostalgia, this fascinating book takes the reader on an odyssey around Britain in pursuit of the lost railways.This title focuses on the 10,000 miles of lines closed in Britain since the 1950s, bringing to life the glorious story of train travel as it used to be. Images of the railways' active past and pieces of ephemera capture British rural lines.It documents all the lost and forgotten aspects of railways, including timetabled journeys, stations, tunnels, staff and railway vehicles.Like previous books in the series, Along Lost Lines takes a very visual approach to the subject matter by highlighting the places and features that best tell the story, through stunning images and fascinating visual detail.

About Paul Atterbury

Paul Atterbury is a long-time expert on BBC TV's Antiques Roadshow, and has written on railways, Victorian culture and arts, as well as many other topics. He is also the author of Along Country Lines and Branch Line Britain. Paul lives in a converted railway carriage in Dorset.

Table of Contents

Introduction; Contents include:; Timetabled journeys; Stations and other buildings; Tunnels, viaducts and bridges; Lineside - gates, fencing, mileposts; Staff and working for the railway; Railway company documents; Railway vehicles; Pullmans, boats trains, goods trains; Ports and harbours; Liveries and name plates; Familiar features, signals, turntables; Popular services; Forgotten freight - fruit, gunpowder, mail, milk, fish etc; Index.

Additional information

GOR001833921
9780715325681
071532568X
Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury
Used - Very Good
Hardback
David & Charles
20071026
256
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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