There is nothing more charming and evocative to railway enthusiasts than a rural branch line. Most were built before the advent of motorised road transport and provided a vital lifeline for the communities served, but many of these lines inevitably declined in the age of the car - especially after Dr Beeching's infamous cuts. This beautifully illustrated book looks at rural branch lines from the steam age through to the present time of diesel and electric multiple units.

96 colour & 230 b&w illustrations