David Spaven
Scotland's Lost Branch Lines: Where Beeching Got It Wrong
Scotland's Lost Branch Lines: Where Beeching Got It Wrong
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The infamous 'Beeching Axe' in the 1960s resulted in the loss of Scottish branch lines, but a new study reveals evidence of a 'stitch-up' that ignored opportunities for sensible economies and improvements. Railway historian David Spaven traces the birth, life, and death of twelve routes, exploring a potential renaissance due to concerns over road congestion, vehicle pollution, and the climate emergency.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 06 June 2024
Publisher: Birlinn General
The infamous 'Beeching Axe' in the 1960s resulted in the closure of numerous Scottish branch lines, which were seen as unfortunate but necessary due to the growing affluence and car ownership of the time. However, a groundbreaking study by Dr. Beeching's approach to closures has revealed strong evidence of a 'stitch-up' that ignored the potential for sensible economies and improvements that could have saved many of these routes. Acclaimed railway historian David Spaven delves into the birth, life, and eventual death of Scotland's branch lines through the unique stories of twelve routes that lost their trains in the 1960s: Ballachulish, Ballater, Callander, Crail, Crieff/Comrie, Fraserburgh, Kelso, Kilmacolm, Leven, Peebles, Peterhead, and St. Andrews. He concludes by exploring the potential for a renaissance of branch lines, driven by concerns over road congestion, vehicle pollution, and the climate emergency.
Weight: 502g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781839830532
Edition number: New in Paperback
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