Written by Britain’s leading railway author this publication celebrates an evocative period in Britain’s railway history, sadly gone forever but never forgotten. Highly illustrated with photographs and railway memorabilia that have been collected during the authors lifetime interest in the railways.
From a very young age, Julian Holland has had a fascination with railways. He is the writer and photographer on many bestselling railway books, including the award winning The Times Mapping the Railways (HarperCollins, 2011), and Dr Beechings Axe: 50 Years On (David & Charles, 2013). As well as being passionate about train travel, Julian is a leading commentator on railways he travels around Britain giving illustrated lectures and regularly appears as a guest expert on radio and television.