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Along Lost Lines Paul Atterbury

Along Lost Lines By Paul Atterbury

Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury


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Summary

Documents the various aspects of British railways, including timetables, stations, tunnels, staff and trains. This work 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.

Along Lost Lines Summary

Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury

Rich in romance and nostalgia, this fascinating book documents all the lost and forgotten aspects of British railways, including timetables, stations, tunnels, staff and trains. It 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. 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; Britain's lost railways -; 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

GOR010953359
9780715327067
0715327062
Along Lost Lines by Paul Atterbury
Used - Like New
Paperback
David & Charles
2009-11-27
256
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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