Discover over 50 of the greatest scenic railway routes in England Scotland & Wales from the authors of the highly acclaimed publication The Times Mapping the Railways. Explore the hidden treasures of Britains rail network & its fascinating heritage railways. Detailed text on history geography & present-day operations is complemented by stunning Bartholomew historical mapping & a selection of high-quality photographs. These are supported by railway memorabilia & extracts from gradient profiles & track diagrams to illustrate the passage of the railways through the diverse landscapes of Britain. In addition to selected routes on the main rail network the best heritage railways narrow-gauge & miniature lines are also featured. Lines featured include: * The route of the classic Cornish Riviera Express along the coast & across steep-sided river valleys to Penzance. * The unique landscape of Romney Marsh & its eccentric seaside bungalows served by the miniature express trains of the Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. * Two classic narrow-gauge lines through stunning North Wales mountain country
- the Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways. * Across & through the Pennines via the Settle & Carlisle Line the last main line railway in England constructed almost entirely by h&. * The West Highland Line from Glasgow by romantic Loch Lomond & lonely Rannoch Moor to the foothills of Ben Nevis at Fort William. A unique insight into the most scenic journeys in England Scotland & Wales Britains Scenic Railways fills a long-standing gap in the portrayal of our rail network. It is the ideal armchair guide to the very best of British rail travel.