Description

Follow the development, decline, and later revival of Britain s iconic railways with bestselling railway author Julian Holland. Discover their remarkable history through expert commentary, stunning photographs, and archive material from a lifetime of railway research. The iconic railways of Britain have seen unprecedented change and innovation in just a few hundred years, shaping Britain s industry, society, and transport system along the way. Discover the historic events that have shaped Britain s railways.
Highlights include:
1604: The beginnings of the railways Wollaton Waggonway opens in Nottinghamshire
1830: Britain becomes connected the world s first inter-city railway, the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, opens
1938: A world leader in train travel the LNER A4 Mallard sets a still unbroken world speed record for steam locomotives
1963: Beeching Report published marked the death sentence for many rural lines
2015: Borders Railway reopens between Edinburgh and Tweedbank marks a modern-day revival for the railways"