£9.99
Author: Brian Janes
Published: 2018
Edition: Paperback
Pages: 96
Genre: Colonel Stephens
Status: Sold Out
Synopsis
Colonel Holman Stephens the Man and His Railways by Brian Janes. This book was written to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of Holman Fred Stephens. He was an outstanding character who championed the cause of the rural light railways when so many communities felt themselves cut off from mainstream life by poor communications.
Using archive photographs and original material from the Colonel Stephens Railway Museum, this book provides an indepth source of information about the man and his railways. The book is divided into two sections. Part one covers details about the life of Stephens, whilst part two examines sixteen railways. Featues over 70 images.
Contents
Holman Stephens – an appreciation of his life and works
The Railways:
Cranbrook and Paddock Wood
Rye and Camber Tramway
Selsey Tramway
Kent and East Sussex Railway
Sheppey Light Railway
Plymouth, Devonport and South Western Junction
Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway
Shropshire and Montgomeryshire Light Railway
Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Railway
East Kent Light Railway
Edge Hill Light Railway
Snailbeach District Railway
Festiniog and Welsh Highland Railways
Ashover Light Railway
Weston Point Light Railway
North Devon and Cornwall Junction Light Railway
Unfulfilled Projects