"An excellent book aiming at a similar purchasing sector as the Middleton encyclopaedic series, i.e., text, maps and photographs of lines in the area. The main differences to a standard Middleton volume are in the quality of paper used, the overall size of the book, that many of the maps and illustrations are colour rather than being exclusively mono and the amount of history which is included as text. The period covered includes the modern preservation era. If I had an interest in the area covered this is certainly a book that I would buy therefore, as with the books in the Middleton series, a recommended purchase if the geographic area is of interest to you."

John New, The Stephenson Locomotive Society Journal, March/April 2022

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Best of British magazine, October 2021

Rob Shorland-Ball has written an outstanding book, containing so much information and yet packaged into fewer than 150 pages.

Pen and Sword have produced yet another superb book. It is a quality publication, with excellent well-written text, printed on high-quality paper, and with photographs, maps and track layouts reproduced clearly. There are some outstanding pictures many of which reflect the feel and atmosphere of a minor railway, even though few of us will have actually witnessed this at first hand.

This is a most excellent book, which can be given the highest recommendation.

Journal of the Friends of the NRM, No 175, Spring 2021

Apart from a nostalgic look back at long forgotten minor railways in East Anglia, this very interesting book covers not only their origins and demise but also their destiny with sections on preserved heritage railways, cycleways, footpaths and even a busway. Highly recommended.

Branch Line & Light Railway Publications flyer

There is a brief history of each of the lines together with maps and period photographs that make this an interesting read for those unfamiliar with the minor railways of East Anglia.

Great Eastern Railway Society newsletter

... detailed and well researched, with due acknowledgment to its secondary sources in the bibliography. The author himself admits to being a pedant, and his pedantry seems at times to get in the way of the narrative. This is, however, this reviewer’s very personal perception and there are a significant number of railway enthusiasts who appreciate that approach.

Tenterden Terrier (Col. Stephens Railway Museum)

A wide range of illustrations is provided, including many maps and photographs.

West Somerset Railway Association

This is a most excellent book, which can be given the highest recommendation.

Ffestiniog Railway Magazine

The book is well produced with generally good clear photos in colour and black and white.

Railway and Canal Historical Society

A book that allows us to travel back in time and get to know these small railway lines in their best times. From the way it is written it is noticeable that the author has a great affection for the area.

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