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Great British Railways

50 Things To See and Do

Geoff Marshall , Vicki Pipe

Devised to help young railway enthusiasts see lines, routes and destinations through new eyes, this volume highlights fifty intriguing things to discover across the network in England, Scotland and Wales – such as unusual viaducts, tunnels, wildlife species and even station clocks. Includes a potted history of British railways and numerous facts about locomotion innovators. Age 10+

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Product information:
  • Publisher: September
  • Year: 2021
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 128pp
  • Illustrated: Yes
  • Dimensions: 204x138mm
  • ISBN: 9781912836284
  • Condition: New
  • Weight: 0.2kg
Product code:
544184
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Take a journey of discovery and explore the top 50 things to see and do on Great British railways. Find 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. You can:





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




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 'All the Stations' YouTube channel and authors of The Railway Adventures.
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