Railways appear in almost every type of map available throughout the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Detailed Parliamentary plans were drawn up for hundreds of proposed railway schemes (many of which never got past the drawing board). Once built, the Ordnance Survey then plotted the lines onto their national maps of Britain. Cartographers such as John Barthomolew & Son, Cruchley and Bradshaw, were commissioned to draw vast numbers of railway maps during the boom years. Maps were produced as an aid to the management of the railways; to promote the railway companies’ networks; and to enable passengers to plan their journeys, then understand the passing scene as they gazed from the carriage window. Thirty mileposts describe the history of the railways; Alongside the maps are a series of "milepost" features which give a detailed description of key events and eras in the history of Britain’s railways. The nineteenth century saw the foundations laid for our modern railway network, with huge building projects constructing thousands of miles of track, bridges, and tunnels. This expansion slowed in the early twentieth century as competition from the car and the lorry began to bite. The railways made an enormous contribution to the World Wars, then underwent massive re-equipment after nationalisation, before changing drastically following the famous "Beeching Report" of 1963. The modern era has seen an expansion of the network again, with the Channel Tunnel built, and branch lines closed in the 1960s re-opening for business in the later years of public ownership and the first two decades of the privatised railway.

The Times Mapping the Railways: The Journey of Britain's Railways Through Maps from 1819 to the Present Day

Reference

Holland, Julian

Atlases & Maps

Collins Geo

Detailed text on history, geography and present-day operations, is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia and extracts from gradient profiles and track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railway through the diverse landscapes of Britain.In addition to the selected routes on the main rail network, the best of the standard gauge heritage railways, narrow gauge and miniature lines are also featured.Lines featured include:,*The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express, along the coast and across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance.,*The unique landscape of Romney Marsh and its eccentric seaside bungalows, served by the miniature express trains of the Romney, Hythe &amp; Dymchurch Railway.,*Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country - the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland railways,*Across and through the Pennines by the Settle &amp; Carlisle line, the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by hand.,*The West Highland Railway from Glasgow, by romantic Loch Lomond and lonely Rannoch Moor, to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William.A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England, Scotland and Wales, Britain's Scenic Railways fills a longstanding gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.

The Times Britain's Scenic Railways: Exploring the Country By Rail From Cornwall to the Highlands

Engineering & Transportation

Spaven, David

Transportation

HarperCollins, UK

Exploring Britain’s Lost Railways gives the historical background to 50 lost railway lines, along with details of the route today and clear directions for the walker and the cyclist.

Time Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

Glorious train journeys from each continent and 35 countries are profiled   Discover the fascinating histories and routes of 50 of the world's most scenic railways, with detailed text on history, geography, and present-day operations, complemented by The Times mapping and a selection of high-quality photographs. Journeys include Le Petit Train Jaune in the Pyrenees featuring France's highest railway station; Cape Town to Kimberley in South Africa—a feat of late Victorian engineering through the Hex River Mountains and across the Karoo Desert; and the Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China, which contains the highest railway, tunnel, and station in the world. Readers will also journey along the Trans-Australian Railway in Australia, which contains the world's longest stretch of dead straight track; the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad which takes passengers on an awe-inspiring scenic 64-mile journey through the Rocky Mountains along the Colorado-New Mexico border; and La Trochita in Argentina where original oil-fired steam locomotives travel along a narrow gauge railway in the shadow of the Andes Mountains.

The Times Great Railway Journeys of the World: Discover the History, Route and Sites of 50 Famous Railway Lines

Britain's Best Railways - 50 of the greatest journeys around Britain

Glasgow : Collins

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 &amp; 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

The Times History of Britain's Railways: From 1603 to the Present Day

History

Europe

Times Books UK

Learn about the historical background to more than 50 of Britain's lost railway lines, along with descriptions of the route today for walking and cycling Thousands of miles of Britain's railways were closed during the 20th century, many following the implementation of the "Beeching Report" in the 1960s and early 1970s. Since then many were converted to footpaths and bikeways. Fortunately, both the keen walker and the railway enthusiast can enjoy these well-worn routes and hidden byways in peace and tranquility. Follow the routes of over 50 long-closed railways across some of the UK's most beautiful countryside, and discover the lost railways of Britain. Each route is highlighted on historical Ordnance Survey mapping, showing which parts can still be followed today. The carefully researched text is accompanied by historical photographs showing each line in operation prior to its closure, as well as specially commissioned images from the present day. Exploring Britain's Lost Railways is an essential armchair companion for every railway enthusiast and outdoor adventurer.

Exploring Britain's Lost Railways: A Nostalgic Journey Along 50 Long-Lost Railway Lines

Collins

Take a journey around the world by rail, from the Rockies to the Australian outback, covering 50 routes from 35 countries. Detailed commentary on the geography and history of each line, from leading railway expert Julian Holland, is complemented by prestigious Times mapping and beautiful photography. Railway journeys include Le Petit Train Jaune in the Pyrenees featuring France’s highest railway station; Cape Town to Kimberley in South Africa a feat of late Victorian engineering through the Hex River Mountains and across the Karoo Desert; Qinghai-Tibet Railway in China which contains the highest railway, tunnel and station in the world; Trans-Australian Railway in Australia which contains the world’s longest stretch of dead straight track; Cumbres &amp; Toltec Railroad which takes passengers on an awe-inspiring scenic 64-mile journey through the Rocky Mountains along the Colorado-New Mexico border; and La Trochita in Argentina where original oil-fired steam locomotives travel along a narrow gauge railway in the shadow of the Andes Mountains.

World Railway Journeys: Discover 50 of the World’s Greatest Railways

Each walk listed here includes a short history of the railway before it closed, a description of what can be seen along it today, practical details such as car parking, access by public transport, a detailed route map and historical and modern day photographs. 4,500 miles of railway and 2,000 stations were closed between 1963 and the mid-1970s. While many of these still remain hidden away in the undergrowth or have been lost to road improvements and urban or industrial development, a growing number continue to be slowly reopened both as recreational footpaths and cycleways and as wildlife corridors. Britain’s first traffic-free walking and cycling route—the Bristol to Bath Railway Path—was opened by the fledgling sustainable transport charity Sustrans between 1979 and 1986. Some lost railways have also been incorporated into long distance paths, while they all form wildlife corridors in which butterflies, birds, small mammals and wild flowers flourish. They all provide a perfect setting to enjoy a day’s walk in the countryside.

Lost Railway Walks: Explore 100 of Britain’s Lost Railways

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The Times Mapping the Railways: The Journey of Britain's Railways Through Maps from 1819 to the Present Day

The Times Britain's Scenic Railways: Exploring the Country By Rail From Cornwall to the Highlands

Time Exploring Britain's Lost Railways

The Times Great Railway Journeys of the World: Discover the History, Route and Sites of 50 Famous Railway Lines

The Times Mapping the Railways: The Journey of Britain's Railways Through Maps from 1819 to the Present Day

Britain's Best Railways - 50 of the greatest journeys around Britain

The Times History of Britain's Railways: From 1603 to the Present Day

Exploring Britain's Lost Railways: A Nostalgic Journey Along 50 Long-Lost Railway Lines

World Railway Journeys: Discover 50 of the World’s Greatest Railways

Lost Railway Walks: Explore 100 of Britain’s Lost Railways