All Books

Northern Lines

Manchester to Bacup

by Tom Heavyside and Vic Mitchell

This route through Lancashire has been one of complete contrasts, both in the pa...

Country Railway Routes

Derby-Ilkeston-Nottingham

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

The main line herein was that of the Great Northern Railway. It was built mainly...

Branch Lines

Branch Lines around Bodmin

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

The county town of Cornwall once had two stations but neither were on main lines...

Branch Lines

Branch Lines of West London

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

The Great Western Railway had four branches within 15 miles of its London termin...

Eastern Main Lines

Fenchurch Street to Barking

by J.E.Connor & Charles Phillips

The fascinating past of this historically complex route is illustrated with phot...

Country Railway Routes

Ambergate to Mansfield

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

Much of the route is still open but there are many views that need explanation t...

Northern Lines

New Mills to Sheffield

by Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith

Tourists have enjoyed this journey across the Peak District for many generations...

Branch Lines

Branch Line to Ashburton

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

Meandering through the beautiful Dart Valley, the branch attracted countless rai...

Southern Main Lines

Crawley to Littlehampton

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

In bygone years the Mid-Sussex Line was noted for its rich variety of elegant lo...

Narrow Gauge

Branch Lines around Portmadoc 1923-46

by Vic Mitchell, Keith Smith, Adrian Gray & Michael Seymour

Between the wars, the Welsh Highland and Festiniog Railways provided a unique jo...

Eastern Main Lines

Kings Cross to Potters Bar

by Charlie Connor & Jim Connor

An icon of the railway world, Kings Cross is examined in detail through the ages...

London Suburban Railways

Willesden Junction to Richmond

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

A route with a complex history, it continues to carry a variety of passenger and...

Midland Main Lines

Derby to Chesterfield

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

The historic route climbs steadily before finally emerging from a long tunnel in...

Midland Main Lines

St. Pancras to St. Albans

by Geoff Goslin & J.E.Connor

Admirers of the Midland Railway will enjoy many of the early photographs of the ...

Southern Main Lines

Yeovil to Exeter

by Vic Mitchell & Keith Smith

Once part of a main line to Cornwall, this scenic route was noted for its traffi...