Arnot, Chris
Small Island by Little Train
- ISBN 13:
- 9780749578497
- author:
- Arnot, Chris
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Automobile Association
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 13.5 centimetres (0.43 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Small Island by Little Train: A Celebration of Britain's Unique Narrow-Gauge Railways Chris Arnot explores the fascinating world of Britain's one-off narrow-gauge railway lines, where eccentricity and enthusiasm come together. From historic locomotives to innovative preservation projects, this book delves into the stories behind these remarkable railways. From the miniature railway on the Kent coast, used for military trains during World War II, to the Alpine-style rack-and-pinion railway scaling one of Britain's highest mountains, each story is a testament to human ingenuity and dedication. The author also examines the UK's only five different gauges circling one man's landscaped garden, where volunteers built their own trains to run on it. This book offers an engaging exploration of idiosyncrasy, preservation, volunteerism, tourism, and local history, revealing the often-overlooked aspects of Britain's industrial past.
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