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
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
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