Railways
Explore Britain’s railways with expert Julian Holland – from stunning hardbacks by The Times that will bring you back to the golden days of steam trains, to full-colour travel guides that are perfect for family trips.
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Explore the world of railways guided by bestselling author and expert Julian Holland
All Aboard! : Remembering Britain’s Railways
Bringing together a unique miscellany of intriguing tales and engaging trivia, this is the perfect collection for every railway enthusiast
ExploreEnd of the Line: British railway closures from 1948 to Beeching
Tracing the history of over 400 of long forgotten railway lines, region by region, from their opening to closure and a few cases to reopening
Pre-orderGolden Years of Rail Travel
Take a journey back to the boom time for Britain’s railways, through a unique collection of fascinating stories, photographs, posters and railway ephemera
ExploreThe Joy of Railways: Remembering the Golden Age of Train Spotting
A beautiful treasury of railway memorabilia, journey back to the 1950s and ’60s with this nostalgic look at Britain’s railways in their glory days
ExploreBritain’s Heritage Railways: Discover more than 100 historic lines
The essential guide to exploring Britain’s last remaining historic lines, ideal for anyone planning a nostalgic railway trip
ExploreLost Railway Walks: Explore more than 100 of Britain’s lost railways
More than 100 walks across the length and breadth of Britain’s lost railway lines
ExploreRailway Day Trips: 160 classic train journeys around Britain
Perfect for both casual and seasoned rail travellers. Plan adventures, follow the changing landscape through the train window and discover fascinating destinations
ExploreCollins Railways Blog
Discover days out at historic railways, perfect for all the family and hear more from Julian about his greatest railway adventures.
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