Lost Railway Journeys by Anthony Lambert

Lost Railway Journeys tells the stories behind 33 railway lines that can no longer be travelled, inviting the reader to wonder about builders' feats of endurance and skill, the people who used the railways and the way of life that they represented. From the rugged snow-capped wilderness of Patagonia to the faded glamour of the Orient Express, Anthony Lambert explores some of the most spectacular and fascinating routes that once criss-crossed the globe. His expert text examines the history of the routes, the men who created them and what led to their eventual demise.

Filled with over 200 maps, photographs and vintage posters and ephemera that evoke the spirit of the time, Lost Railway Journeys is a beautiful and absorbing introduction to an era when railway ruled the world.