Railway termini are our gates to the glorious and the unknown. Through them we pass into adventure and sunshine… E. M. Forster

The world’s first public railway, the Stockton & Darlington Railway, opened in the northeast of England in 1825 and marked the start of rail travel in Britain and around the world. Over the next two centuries, the rail network expanded across the country and led to the construction of some of the most spectacular examples of British architecture and engineering.

Through a selection of 14 diverse journeys, this book takes the reader on a breathtaking illustrated tour of Britain’s rail network, including stations, bridges, viaducts, and other architectural elements, as well as the people and personalities associated with them.

This beautiful and engaging book is filled with stunning illustrations by the author and will appeal to anyone interested in Britain’s railway history and architecture.

Pages: 256, Year of Publication: 0925, Dimensions: 25x25cm