Description
Take the rarest train routes, learn about the railways' people and animal friends, marvel at iconic stations, whizz over amazing bridges, steam through tremendous tunnels and visit the most spectacular railway sights. Ride across dramatic viaducts, visit Britain's busiest railway hub and its least-used station, stop at Britain's highest station, meet the railway cats and dogs, and more! This lively, interactive book will inspire children - and adults - to seize the moment and explore the wonderful world of Great Britain's railways. Written by Vicki Pipe with additional fun facts from Geoff Marshall, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel's All the Stations and authors of The Railway Adventures.
About the Author
Vicki Pipe is a museum education professional by trade, but also an artist and improviser. She has presented in videos for Londonist and on Geoff's YouTube channel on a range of topics from history to Harry Potter. She is passionate about the stories of people, social change and how the railways impact on our sense of space and surroundings. allthestations.co.uk Geoff Marshall is a freelance video producer making transport films for Londonist and his own YouTube channel. He is a tour guide for Hidden London, taking people inside abandoned tube stations, and has twice held the world record for travelling to all Underground stations in the fastest time possible.
Reviews
Praise for The Railway Adventures: 'If you want to have a railway adventure, this excellent book is the best place to start.' - Ian Marchant | 'This is a book which not only conveys the enthusiasm and love the two of them have for our railway network, but really does make you want to take a train journey somewhere just for pleasure and to appreciate some of the history and even the hidden stories behind the stations, the busy main lines and quiet rural routes around the country.' -The Railway Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781912836284
Author Vicki Pipe
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint September Publishing
Publisher September Publishing
About the Author
Vicki Pipe is a museum education professional by trade, but also an artist and improviser. She has presented in videos for Londonist and on Geoff's YouTube channel on a range of topics from history to Harry Potter. She is passionate about the stories of people, social change and how the railways impact on our sense of space and surroundings. allthestations.co.uk Geoff Marshall is a freelance video producer making transport films for Londonist and his own YouTube channel. He is a tour guide for Hidden London, taking people inside abandoned tube stations, and has twice held the world record for travelling to all Underground stations in the fastest time possible.
Reviews
Praise for The Railway Adventures: 'If you want to have a railway adventure, this excellent book is the best place to start.' - Ian Marchant | 'This is a book which not only conveys the enthusiasm and love the two of them have for our railway network, but really does make you want to take a train journey somewhere just for pleasure and to appreciate some of the history and even the hidden stories behind the stations, the busy main lines and quiet rural routes around the country.' -The Railway Magazine
Book Information
ISBN 9781912836284
Author Vicki Pipe
Format Paperback
Page Count 128
Imprint September Publishing
Publisher September Publishing
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