Comprehensive Guide to Railway Request Stops: A Personal Odyssey to visit every one in Britain

Rail By Request is a personal journey to visit, photograph, and spend time at every request stop on mainland Britain, exploring the lure of these often ignored stops and the practicalities of completing the journey. The author's love of railways is rooted in his childhood and the journey became a source of great satisfaction and a form of railwayana mindfulness.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 11 November 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

Rail By Request is an enthralling personal narrative that delves into the author's captivating journey across mainland Britain, visiting, capturing, and immersing themselves at every request stop along the way. The book not only showcases the author's passion for railways but also unravels the roots of this odyssey, the motivations behind it, and how it transformed into a profoundly meaningful experience.

Driven by a deep fascination with these often overlooked destinations, the author embarked on a mission to document and explore them. Their journey spanned the entire railway map, seeking out these hidden gems not just for posterity but for the sheer joy of the journey itself. The allure of request stops and the challenges involved in reaching them became the central theme of the story.

Comprehensive research was conducted to uncover every request stop in Britain, mapping out the most efficient routes and overcoming any logistical obstacles that lay in their path. The meticulous planning and determination to visit each and every one of them brought a sense of great satisfaction to the author.

Within the pages of Rail By Request, each stop is vividly described, accompanied by at least one captivating illustration. Historical context is provided, offering insights into the significance and evolution of these locations. Additionally, current statistics are included to provide a contemporary perspective.

What sets this story apart is the author's unexpected discovery of a form of railwayana mindfulness during their journey. While ticking off each stop on their list, they found themselves immersed in the present moment, allowing the world to rush past while fully embracing the beauty of their surroundings. It was a revelation that a calmer, slower world indeed exists, waiting to be explored and appreciated.

Rail By Request serves as a testament to the author's unwavering dedication and passion for railways. It invites readers to embark on their own adventures, to seek out the hidden treasures that lie off the beaten path, and to appreciate the timeless beauty and charm of the railway system. Through this captivating narrative, the author invites us to slow down, savor the moments, and discover the wonders that await us in the world around us.

Weight: 1122g
Dimension: 224 x 289 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526781123