Britain’s Heritage Railways contains information about every standard gauge heritage railway in Great Britain. Railways are listed in directory format, giving brief historical summaries, fleet lists and useful visitor information, including:
- Contact details and website addresses
- How to get there by public or private transport
- Opening and operating times
- Line mileages
- Round trip journey times
The book also includes fleet lists of the locomotives and multiple units that can be seen at each location, whether they be former British Railways, ‘Big Four’ or simply industrial locos. Includes details of type, number carried, names (where carried) and builder for every locomotive and multiple unit.
Includes area maps showing the location of each heritage railway and a section looking at proposed heritage lines in the process of being restored. Well-illustrated in colour throughout.
The latest edition of Britain's Heritage Railways can be found on the Modern British Railways or Platform 5 Books pages of this site.