For over 125 years
miniature railways have been a familiar feature of many seaside
resorts, country estates and private gardens. This book looks at
the myriad different types of miniature railways in Britain,
ranging from simple tracks in suburban back gardens to extravagant
layouts at stately homes and the 133/4 mile express passenger
route on Romney Marsh in Kent. Track construction, locomotives,
rolling stock and operating systems are described, with examples
from the past and the present day. Often eccentric, usually a
little whimsical and always small enough for children to relate to
them, miniature railways are an expression of the playful instinct
in mankind. This little book conveys a sense of fun that the
author has enjoyed when building, operating and riding on
miniature railways. |
