{"product_id":"9781788161459","title":"Steam Trains Today : Journeys Along Britain’s Heritage Railways","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Martin, Andrew \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eUnited Kingdom, Great Britain\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 3 March 2022 by Profile Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 384 pages, 8pp colour insert\u003cbr\u003e197 x 128 x 33 | 324g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' ObserverAfter the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Andrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, Steam Trains Today will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Far From The Madding Crowd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43925261418755,"sku":"9781788161459","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0404\/3207\/4914\/files\/9781788161459.jpg?v=1731413548","url":"https:\/\/www.maddingcrowdlinlithgow.com\/products\/9781788161459","provider":"Far From The Madding Crowd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}