Book Review: Britain's Lost Railways by John Minnis

[rogerfarnworth]

At Christmas 2018, a friend gave me a book by John Minnis entitled 'Britain's Lost Railways'. It would be natural to assume that this was a book about the different lines that have been lost throughout the UK. This is, however, a book about the lost infrastructure that surrounds the railway, particularly about railway architecture. I have written a short review of the book:

 

http://rogerfarnworth.com/2019/02/16/book-review-john-minnis-britains-lost-railways-a-commemoration-of-our-finest-railway-architecture

[jamesg]

I have a copy of this book, what strikes me is the excellent and consistent quality of the photographs, considering that they come from many different collections.  The author's interest in the subject matter is strong and is explained in the introduction.

 

There's a chapter on country stations which, along with the chapters on specific building types, which will be of interest to those looking for layout inspiration.  A model of Caterham station might not be believed.