ISBN10: 1899889205, ISBN13: 9781899889204, [publisher: Lightmoor Press] Hardcover Although well-known and loved today as one of the UK's premier heritage railways, the story of the Minehead Branch begins in the mid 19th century and this is the first time the line's colourful history has been told in detail. The first section, from Norton Fitzwarren to Watchet, was opened by the West Somerset Railway in 1862, with the extension to Minehead, built under the auspices of the Minehead Railway Company, opening twelve years later, in 1874. Both lines were broad gauge and operated from opening by the Bristol & Exeter Railway. Conversion to standard gauge took place under the Great Western Railway in 1882, although the Minehead Railway was not officially absorbed by that company until 1897 and the West Somerset Railway until 1922. Traversing some of the finest countryside in the west of England, from rolling hills to coastal plains, the branch carried generations of holidaymakers to the beaches at Blue Anchor, Dunster and Minehead, as well as providing a vital goods link to the docks at Watchet. However, it also served several remote villages, such as Stogumber and Crowcombe, which were quite removed from their stations and, as the age of the motor car arrived, the branch was always likely to be a candidate for closure. Goods traffic too, from the docks and the paper mills at Watchet, was also lost to road transport. In the end, it was only thanks to the ...

Lightmoor Press, Date: 2011-07-17. Hardcover. Like New. 2.3982 cent in x 27.9787 cent in x 21.7835 cent in. 2011. Lightmoor Press ISBN 1899889205 9781899889204 [GB]

Lightmoor Press, Date: 2011-07-17. Hardcover. New. 2.3982 cent in x 27.9787 cent in x 21.7835 cent in. 2011. Lightmoor Press ISBN 1899889205 9781899889204 [GB]

ISBN10: 1899889205, ISBN13: 9781899889204, [publisher: LIGHTMOOR PRESS] Hardcover First Edition Extensive and well illustrated history of this GWR line prior to becoming a preserved railway. 392pp. Fine copy in dw. Heavy - UK postage £4.50. Size: 4to
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ISBN10: 1899889205, ISBN13: 9781899889204, [publisher: -] Hardcover The Minehead Branch 1848-1971 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
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ISBN10: 1899889205, ISBN13: 9781899889204, [publisher: -] Hardcover The Minehead Branch 1848-1971 This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
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ISBN10: 1899889205, ISBN13: 9781899889204, [publisher: Lightmoor Press] Hardcover The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.
[Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 2006]