The Waterloo to Weymouth Line
The Waterloo to Weymouth Line by Michael Baker, published by Stephens in 1987, offers a detailed exploration of the railway line that connects London to the southern coast of England. This first edition spans 200 pages and is presented in English. The book chronicles the line’s development from its initial opening on May 21, 1838, between Nine Elms and Woking Common, to its expansion serving various ports, holiday resorts, and market towns in Hampshire and Dorset.
Readers will find a comprehensive examination of the line’s inter-city routes and quieter branch lines, highlighting its historical significance and ongoing relevance. The narrative delves into the evolution of the Waterloo to Weymouth Line, illustrating how it continues to facilitate travel for commuters and holiday-makers alike. With a focus on transportation, this book captures the contrasts and connections that define this vital railway corridor.
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The first section of the Waterloo to Weymouth line, serving the 23 miles between Nine Elms and Woking Common, opened on 21 May 1838. From this inauspicious start it expanded to serve the ports, holiday resorts and market towns of Hampshire and Dorset, as well as ever-expanding suburbia, connecting them to its London terminus just south of the Thames. One hundred and fifty years later it still flourishes, carrying commuters to and from the capital and holiday-makers bound for Bournemouth, Weymouth and the Channel Islands, or perhaps for m^re exotic destinations via Southampton’s liner terminal.The Waterloo to Weymouth Line takes a unique trip down this line of contrasts, exploring its inter-city routes and its sleepy branch lines through their history and into the future.
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