An Illustrated History of the Cornish Main Line

This new book explores the entire history of the line from the earliest days of the Cornwall Railway through to the post-Privatisation era, and is published to coincide with its 150th anniversary. Brunel's challenging construction is covered in depth, and it includes many useful details, including information about the various viaducts and notable gradients on the line, a complete summary of services over the years, as well as a survey of freight traffic, culminating in the rationalisation of recent decades. Railway infrastructure, stations, signal boxes, and major depots and yards are also explored in depth, along with a complete review of motive power in the region, from broad gauge locomotives to modern HSTs and Voyagers. A4, hardback 192 pages c300 colour & black & white photos.