Unfinished Lines: Rediscovering the Remains of Railways Never Completed

Mark Yonge's book "Unfinished Railway Projects of England" explores the physical evidence of abandoned railway projects across England, including viaducts, earthworks, bridges, and tunnels. These remnants are at risk of demolition without legal protection, and the book aims to record their existence for future generations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2021
Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd

For countless years, Mark Yonge harbored a deep desire to pen a book that delved into the captivating stories of railway projects that were initiated but left unfinished. While the physical remnants of these endeavors across England may be swiftly disappearing, remnants of their existence can still be observed in certain locations even today. The reader has the opportunity to explore a diverse range of examples, including viaducts, earthworks, bridges, partially completed tunnels, an abandoned tunnel boring machine, and the initial stages of a significant London airport. Hidden behind these tales are intricate narratives of intrigue, manipulation, military interference, and sometimes profound sorrow resulting from personal ambition and downfall. Regrettably, the majority of these remaining assets lack legal protection, leaving them vulnerable to demolition at any time. It is fervently hoped that this documentation of their existence in the 2020s will contribute in a small way to preserving some of the most intriguing and overlooked aspects of railway history for the benefit of future generations.

Weight: 968g
Dimension: 180 x 253 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781399018531