A stunning look back at Britain’s railway heritage, with mass-market appeal as a gift book. It will especially appeal to those interested in Britain’s steam railways.

A collection of the timeless, the priceless and the unforgettable, this beautiful compendium accompanies the beloved BBC One TV series.

The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. In its determination to preserve the…