LEICESTERSHIRE'S STATIONS (Railway Book)

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This sought-after card cover book by Andrew Moore - LEICESTERSHIRE'S STATIONS : An Historical Perspective - was published by Laurel House Publishing and the Author in 1998. The item measures approx. 19cms. by 26cms. high and contains 200 pages very well illustrated throughout text with numerous black and white photographs, each with a detailed caption - together with route maps for each section - and detailed Appendices.In Victorian and Edwardian days, the towns and villages of Leicestershire and Rutland were all well served by a variety of over 100 railway stations which had a style and character that ranged widely from some simple structures to some grand and functional designs. By using a wealth of interesting information, facts and figures and numerous illustrations, this book records their historical details, particularly their designs, locations, major incidents and changes - and the usually sad fate of them all.Contents headings are as follows - 1. Leicester & Swannington Railway and Leicester & Burton Branch - 2. Midland Counties Railway - 3. Syston & Peterborough Railway - 4. Leicester & Hitchin Railway - 5. Derby & Ashby Branch and Sawley & Weston Line - 6. Nottingham & Melton Line - 7. Rugby & Stamford Branch - 8. South Leicestershire Railway - 9. Ashby & Nuneation Joint Railway - 10. Charnwood Forest Railway - 11. Great read more