If your interest is in either narrow gauge railways, or railway civil engineering, this book is highly recommended.

Stephenson Locomotive Society

Good maps and excellent photographs, definitely a good buy for any lover of the Welsh narrow gauge.

Society of Model and Experimental Engineers

Well produced with good maps and excellent photographs. Definitely one for any lover of the Welsh narrow gauge.

York Model Engineers

The author of earlier histories of the Welsh Highland, Peter Johnson has now produced a volume primarily devoted to the remarkable modern reconstruction of the line, with which he was closely involved, and making extensive use of the colour photographic record of the project made by himself.
Those fascinated by this extraordinary scheme will find it enhances their appreciation of the line.

Railway & Canal Historical Society

The author does an excellent job of detailing for even those that have never picked up a similar book before, so the words used are not just aimed at the railway connoisseur! It's a significant quality book too, with photo's aplenty throughout. One lovely book for any table in any home.

Cardiff Times, February 2019

A valuable historic record of an important railway project, as well as being a good read.

Friends of the National Railway Museum

The whole books is illustrated with a good collection of photographs with the author's privileged access to the work sites being put to good use.

Llanfair Railways Journal

This is a book that deserves a place on the bookshelf of every FR and WHR supporter.

Ffestiniog Railway Magazine

Review Of The Month

Peter Johnson, perhaps the best-known and most published expert on Britain's present-day narrow gauge railways, has really pushed the boat out this time with a massive tome on the revitalisation of the line from Porthmadog to Caernarfon.

Steam World, January 2019

What Peter has provided is a thoroughly readable account of an extraordinary project; it is a perfect account for any passenger that has become intrigued after riding on the railway.

Festiniog Railway Heritage Group

Overall this is a well-researched account, illustrated by plentiful and high quality photos, and providing the level of detail that most readers will likely need.

Narrow Gauge World (No 135)

This reviewer found it to be well-researched, well-written, eminently readable and interesting

Keith Rimmer - NZ Crown Mines

★★★★★ Everything about this book represents the quality writing found in other publications by the same author. It is easy to understand and especial thought must have gone into reducing technical terms to an absolute minimum. I found myself hard pressed to put it down, wanting more with each page I read. Highly recommended for anyone remotely interested in railways but suitable for those whose interests center around heritage, engineering, both mechanical and civil.

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