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Steam Trains Today: Journeys Along Britain's Heritage Railways

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'A delightful book ... the perfect companion as you wait for the 8.10 from Hove' Observer

After the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction.

But some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers.

Andrew Martin meets these vo...