Impermanent Ways : The Closed Lines of Britain

This third volume in rail expert Jeffery Grayers's acclaimed series on closed railways features the county of Wiltshire. Forty years or more ago, the idea of recording the demolition of a railway was something few considered. Images from the period are therefore both rare and sought after. Such views depict a time of transition; gone were the trains, yet redevelopment was still some way in the future. Ironically, it is also now a period many look back to with nostalgia in mind, and they will not be disappointed in this new volume. Wiltshire is rich in its railway heritage and lines such as the MSWJ, Calne, Malmesbury, and Devizes routes are featured, as well as a glimpse at some former Southern lines that once crossed parts of the county. This enchanting new title includes a variety of fascinating full-color images, required reading for every rail enthusiast and those interested in the beautiful county of Wiltshire.