Download or read book Rural Railways written by Paul Atterbury and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rural Railways explores the network of rural railways that linked, and in some cases still link, the most beautiful and interesting parts of Britain. A combination of beauty, history and nostalgia make this book an essential read. Highlighting some of the best journeys you can undertake in Britain, the book includes a mixture of existing lines and lost routes to build a picture of a rural Britain that is held in great affection. Rural Railways pays special attention to the industries that depended on the rail network: quarries, aviation, coal, slate, food, and much else besides. There are also special features on aspects of the railways themselves: coping with adverse weather, disasters, mail trains, famous trains, and even funeral trains