Whittingham book review

David Hindle's new book about the Whittingham Hospital Railway is available now.

The book will appeal to anyone with an interest in local history, but especially those with a leaning towards railways. It tackles the darker reasons for the WHR’s existence and looks at the how it affected those who were incarcerated at the hospital, those who worked there and the considerable number who simply took advantage of what became something of a local, yet world-renown tourist attraction!

This is a comprehensive and very readable account of one of the most curious and quaint railways ever to have existed.

Read our full review here

Lizzie

Although the tour didn't actually pass Preston with 6201 Princess Elizabeth in charge, it seems wrong to miss the chance to post a photo of her...

This outstanding image of Lizzie departing from Carnforth, is courtesy Mark Baczkiewicz.

Railway Growth Animation

Here's an interesting little gem; an animated map of the UK, showing the opening of stations down the years.
http://www.thetrainline.com/news/british-railway-stations