Warr, Bernard
South Devon Railway: 50 Years of Heritage Operation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445685717
- author:
- Warr, Bernard
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The South Devon Railway: A 50-Year Journey. In 1969, Dr. Richard Beeching reopened the railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes in south Devon as the Dart Valley Railway. This former GWR branch line had been closed by British Railways in 1962, but a group of volunteers, including the author, worked to restore it for passenger use. The railway was initially run as a commercial venture with shareholders, but over time it has evolved into a more assured and secure operation. The book features many previously unpublished images that showcase the early years of the Dart Valley Railway. With its unique blend of history and photography, this account provides a fascinating insight into the development of the railway over the past 50 years.
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