Books in the British Railways Past & Present series

2006 was a landmark year in the history of the Dean Forest Railway, with the opening of the extension to Parkend by HRH Princess Anne. This title presents a selection of 'past' views' and contrasts them with developments on the railway, which took place since the publication of the earlier volume in 2002.

'British Railways Past and Present' is a nationwide series of books featuring photographs of railway locations taken several decades ago and comparing them with the same scene today. In this volume covering South Gloucestershire are over 175 photographs featuring a wealth of locations.

Talks about: the Southern main line from Axminster to Exeter Central; Seaside branches to Lyme Regis, Seaton, Sidmouth and Exmouth; and the Great Western main line from Exeter St David's to Whiteball Tunnel. This book also talks about: branches to Tiverton and Hemyock; and the Exe Valley line from Stoke Canon through Tiverton to Bampton.

Juxtaposes photographs of the same railway location separated in time. This book includes photographs of GWR main lines from Brent Knoll and Frome to Wellington and Whiteball and the Minehead branch, preserved as the West Somerset Railway.

Juxtaposes photographs of the same railway location separated in time. This book includes photographs of the Great Western main line over the South Devon banks and Preserved lines: the Paignton & Dartmouth Steam Railway, Dart Valley Railway and Seaton Tramway.

Talks about: Sheffield and Rotherham; Pennine routes from Penistone; lines around Barnsley; Wakefield, Castleford and Knottingley; the railway town of Doncaster; and Goole and Selby.