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South Devon Railway: 50 Years of Heritage Operation
South Devon Railway: 50 Years of Heritage Operation
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Dr Richard Beeching reopened the Dart Valley Railway in 1969, which was the fifth heritage railway in the country to be reopened. The railway has had its highs and lows, but is now more assured in its future direction. This account provides a fascinating insight into the early years of the infant heritage railway.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2019
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
On May 21, 1969, Dr. Richard Beeching officially reopened the railway between Buckfastleigh and Totnes in south Devon, reintroducing it as the Dart Valley Railway. This former GWR branch line had been closed by British Railways in 1962, although the passenger service had ceased in 1958. Despite the involvement of volunteers, the railway was operated as a commercial enterprise, with shareholders and a management team. The author was among the early volunteers who played a crucial role in restoring the railway's physical condition to accommodate passengers once again. Over the past fifty-odd years, the line has experienced its share of ups and downs, including near closures, being taken over by a registered charity, and now displaying a greater sense of stability and direction. Many of the images included in this account have never been published before, offering a unique glimpse into the early years of this fledgling heritage railway.
Weight: 300g
Dimension: 233 x 172 x 8 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781445685717
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