{"product_id":"2026200006878-secondhand-iron-horse-to-the-sea-railways-in-south-devon","title":"Iron Horse To The Sea: Railways In South Devon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: No dust jacket\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Condition as shown in image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA richly detailed work of regional railway history, Iron Horse to the Sea: Railways in South Devon chronicles the fascinating development of the rail network across one of England's most scenic and geographically challenging landscapes. John Pike presents the story of how Victorian engineers and entrepreneurs conquered dramatic coastal cliffs, river estuaries, and rolling moorland to connect South Devon's towns and seaside resorts to the wider world. The narrative details the pioneering atmospheric railway experiment championed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the rivalries between competing railway companies, and the gradual transformation of sleepy fishing villages into thriving tourist destinations. Written with an authoritative yet accessible tone, the work draws on historical records, maps, and photographs to illustrate how the railways irrevocably shaped the social and economic fabric of the region. This is an essential read for railway enthusiasts, local historians, and anyone captivated by the golden age of British engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48810615865563,"sku":"2026200006878-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/6f273993-7f6e-4816-b012-5b43c45051f5.png?v=1779806044","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200006878-secondhand-iron-horse-to-the-sea-railways-in-south-devon","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}