Saving the West Somerset Railway: The Branch Line That Refused to Die

by John Parsons

The West Somerset Railway opened in 1862, linking Taunton, Watchet, and Minehead. Popular with tourists traveling the Somerset coast, it was nonetheless closed by British Rail in 1971. This book tells the story of the small group of enthusiasts, many of whom still work on the railway today, who refused to let the line die, a dream that was thwarted not only by British Rail, but also by the rail unions. Their efforts were not appreciated by the local...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0752464035
• ISBN13: 9780752464039
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.1"