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The Times All Aboard!: Remembering Britain’s Railways

By (author) Julian Holland, By (author) Times Books

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The perfect gift for every railway enthusiast. The history of Britainâ€™s railways is a long and fascinating one, filled with stories of grand endeavours, noted figures and record-breaking feats. Julian Holland brings together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia â€“ the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast. Stories range from Bulleidâ€™s 'Chinese Laundries', trainspotting trips in Wales and Scotland and Liverpoolâ€™s â€˜Dockersâ€™ Umbrella' to railway artists and clergy, a railway-owned airline and railways that were never built. Find out about â€¢ The Royal Scotâ€™s 11,000-mile journey in the USA and Canada â€¢ A narrow gauge island railway in the middle of the Bristol Channel â€¢ How the London & South Western Railway saved the British Empire â€¢ Mallardâ€™s unbeaten world speed record of 1938 â€¢ How to fly by Great Western Railway from Cardiff to Plymouth â€¢ The 75-mile network of narrow gauge railways on the Isle of Skye â€¢ How another 4,500 miles of railway escaped closure by Dr Beeching All Aboard is a delightful miscellany for every railway enthusiast, filled with fascinating and obscure stories, facts and figures.