In this well-researched book all of Hampshire‘s branch lines are described in an entertaining and highly informative narrative. Each of the county’s main railway routes is introduced, followed by a detailed description of the line. Each line’s history is outlined, and many fascinating innovations and amusing or even tragic incidents that occurred are also included.
Lavishly illustrated with more than 150 photographs, most previously unpublished and many from the author’s own extensive collection, together with ephemera associated with the line, about half of which are no longer in existence, and maps The Branch Lines of Hampshire will be of interest to railway enthusiasts and local historians alike.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Colin G. Maggs is a highly respected authority on railways, having written more than sixty books about them as well as innumerable magazine articles. He has also made several TV and radio appearances. In 1993 he received the MBE for services to railway history.
Colin lives in Bath.
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| Publication: |
July 2010 |
Extent: |
192 pages |
| Availability: |
In stock |
Images Mono: |
160 |
| Format: |
248 x 172 mm |
Images Colour: |
0 |
| Binding: |
Paperback |
