4.9 out of 5

From beginning to end, the book is a joy to read, combining historical details with subtle humour throughout, and anyone with the slightest interest in railway heritage will love it.

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Rail Express

"This is a most entertaining book, full of factual information, yet quirky and at times humorous, and will appeal to a much wider group of readers than railway enthusiasts alone."

West Somerset Railway Association

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Railways Illustrated

The lure of request stops and the practicalities of completing the journey to discover them, is the core of the story. Researching every request stop in Britain and planning how to get there and overcoming any difficulties, became a source of great satisfaction. Every stop is described and has at least one illustration. Some historical context to the stops is included, with current statistics. It shows a calmer slower world does exist.

Welsh Railways Research Circle Newsletter No.168, Winter 2021

This is the first time that this reviewer has come across a book entirely devoted to railway request stops and I have found it very interesting. Well illustrated and informative with lots of colour photographs and will appeal to all railway enthusiasts, especially those who like to read about the lesser known side of railway travel.

Peter A. Harding - Branch Line & Light railway Publications.

“A Comprehensive Guide to Railway Request Stops” is not only a tour around all of Britain’s request stops, it also shows just how much pleasure the author gets and indeed the reader can from exploring this subject. The author’s sheer determination to visit the often remote places reflects his strong personal desire to complete the challenge in the face of adversity.

The use of fantastic photography illustrates the author’s odyssey beautifully, giving attention to both the obvious and the detail.

This book isn’t just for those who have an interest in the more off the beaten track places of our railway system. It is also for those who seek to read a personal tale – a book that is a joy to read with biographical content and subtle humour throughout.

A.C

Anna Cole