{"product_id":"steam-trains-today-by-andrew-martin-9781788161459","title":"Steam Trains Today","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Beeching cuts of the 1960s, many railways were gradually shut down. Rural communities were isolated, and steam trains slowly gave way to diesel and electric traction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut some people were not prepared to let the romance of train travel die. Thanks to their efforts, many lines passed into community ownership and are now booming with new armies of dedicated volunteers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Martin meets these volunteer enthusiasts, finding out just what it is about preserved railways that makes people so devoted. From the inspiration for Thomas the Tank Engine to John Betjeman's battle against encroaching modernity, \u003ci\u003eSteam Trains Today\u003c\/i\u003e will take you on a heart-warming journey across Britain from Aviemore to Epping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833492492524,"sku":"9781788161459","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/18143633482824.jpg?v=1758463515","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/steam-trains-today-by-andrew-martin-9781788161459","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}