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Great Scenic Railways of Devon & Cornwall: An Iron Roads Guide for Travellers & Tourists (Iron Roads)

By: Michael Pearson
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Cordee
ISBN: 0954538366
ISBN-13: 9780954538361
Released: 30 Jul 2004
RRP: £4.99
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This train stops at all stations - By: Nicholas Casley, 10 Feb 2007
A wonderful book - well-illustrated with modern atmospheric photographs & beautiful maps, Michael Pearson guides you on ALL the branchlines in Devon & Cornwalll, as well as the main line section from Exeter to Torbay (and on to Kingswear). Each section ends with a useful gazetteer of information to help you plan your journey. The book ends with a series of fascinating gradient profiles.

Michael Pearson's text is an exquisite example of guiding both the local & the visitor along these lines, pointing out its history & its landmarks, but without being too anoraky about the intricacies of railways or being too condescending about the lines' shortcomings in the modern era. The style is informative & engaging - & often spot on about life in the modern world.

As one who has travelled along most of these lines, I found the information accurate & entertaining, & learned something new even about my own local branchline upon which I regularly travel. For locals & tourists alike I cannot recommend this book enough: & even if you're an armchair traveller, the maps & photographs will convey to you the glories & beauties of life on a Devon & Cornwalll branchline.