Life Along The Lines: A Nostalgic Celebration of Railways and Railway People - Tapa dura

Atterbury's observational skills and imaginative interpretations draw readers into pictures brought vividly to life. [...] it offers a charming - and often suprising - social history of how the railway touched lives in so many ways. --Jill Murdoch

filled with fascinating archive photographs. --Sarah Clarke

the book will appeal not just to train lovers but anyone interested in social history and nostalgia. --unknown author

a visual celebration of life on and around the railways. [...] a lavish, coffee-table book full of interesting material to pore over. [...] an excellent showcase of classic images and photographs. --unknown author

deeply evocative. [...] All respects of this notable publication are of such a high standard, that many of those who read it could well join their ranks. --Ted Sherrell

a visual feast --unknown author

ideal for dipping in and out of.

--Nick Brodrick

an evocative picture of a golden age. --Christian Wolmar

Invitation to paradise [...] a lavishly illustrated hardback --unknown author

a fascinating collection of photographs, postcards, brochures, badges and other 'railwayana'. --Jeremy Miles

a delightful, nostalgic look at train travel [...] a celebration of the 'glory days' of Britain's rail network --Choice Magazine

An eclectic and extensive mix of illustrations, from photos of stations and staff, to timetables, tickets and other railway ephemera, offer a different view of Britain's railways. --Mark Whitley, The Countryman

"Life Along the Line" takes a nostalgic look at the world of British railways through the eyes of bestselling author and antiques expert Paul Atterbury. Focusing on the human experience of the railways - the drivers, firemen, guards, station staff, signalmen, engineers, caterers and, of course, passengers - the book is a visual feast, filled with fascinating archive photographs of steam trains, other locomotives, memorabilia and evocative railway ephemera. Built from archive photographs, old postcards, badges and other railwayana, the book is filled with fascinating material that Atterbury has himself collected from tireless searching at postcard and antique fares and auction sites. Many of the illustrations are therefore original and previously unpublished. This title covers railway life across the network as well as showcasing local differences in a series of regional sections.