{"title":"Books by Henry Elliott","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781398124837","title":"Tanfield Railway in Colour","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn 2025 the Tanfield Railway in County Durham celebrates its 300th anniversary, having been constructed in 1725 as a wagonway to carry coal from the North Durham coalfields to the River Tyne. By the 1960s it was in the hands of British Railways before volunteers took over early the following decade. Since that time the heritage railway has developed as a centre for the preservation of industrial locomotives, which operate over a 3-mile section from East Tanfield to Sunniside. Notable locations along the route include Causey Arch, the first bridge built to carry a railway in 1726, and Marley Hill, the oldest continuously operating engine shed, built in 1854. Although constructed for the transportation of coal, passenger trains now run regularly for visitors on Sundays, between March and October, and in December, the North Pole Express takes eager children to visit Father Christmas. Train enthusiasts are also catered for with demonstration coal trains and an annual gala weekend. All these events are possible due to the efforts of a dedicated group of volunteers of all ages who ensure that traditional skills are passed from one generation to the next.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHenry Elliott and Dave Hewitt illustrate Tanfield’s story as a heritage railway with stunning photographs and informative captions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56298444226933,"sku":"9781398124837","price":15.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398124837_f8e618eb-5d11-4cb7-919a-0f6355aa5fe0.jpg?v=1786018347"},{"product_id":"9781398129610","title":"Preserved Railways of the North East: Northumberland and County Durham","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe North East of England has a long history of coal mining, ship building and heavy industry, set against the beautiful landscapes of Northumberland and Durham. Today volunteers work on the heritage lines in the region to showcase all aspects of the railways in this rich and varied area. The Aln Valley Railway is working to restore the branch line from the main line at Alnmouth to Alnwick, bringing tourists from the ‘Coast to the Castle’. North Tyneside Steam Railway operates on the old test track for the Tyne and Wear Metro system and incorporates the Stephenson Museum, whilst the South Tynedale Railway aims to replace the standard track from Alston to Haltwhistle with a narrow-gauge line running through the glorious North Pennines. The Heatherslaw Light Railway, the result of one man’s passion for trains, can also be found in Northumberland. Though not a heritage line, it can claim to be the most northerly steam line in England. In County Durham the Weardale Railway has restored the track from Bishop Auckland to Stanhope and runs a regular DMU service for locals, which enables access to the National Rail network.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese lines are explored here through stunning photographs that capture a bygone age in a range of settings, both pastoral and industrial.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368756294005,"sku":"9781398129610","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398129610_ecc5d71b-c446-4059-a3d1-64cfc4ab79d1.jpg?v=1786034302"},{"product_id":"steam-on-scottish-metals","title":"Steam on Scottish Metals","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vibrant selection of Henry Elliott’s images documents a steam tour around Scotland, covering the East side, the Central belt and the West side up towards Inverness and the Kyle of Lochalsh. A variety of railtours are included as well as the legendary Jacobite train, renowned as the ‘Hogwarts Express’ in the Harry Potter films, and the twenty-one-arched Glenfinnan Viaduct, also made famous in those films. A splendid array of locomotives is showcased, including the celebrated Flying Scotsman, pictured crossing the UNESCO heritage site of the Forth Bridge near Edinburgh. Also, just over the border from Scotland, the Royal Border Bridge which carries the East Coast mainline into Berwick-upon-Tweed is pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCapturing the bygone era of steam and the stunning landscapes of Scotland, Steam on Scottish Metals is a must for those rail fans nostalgic for the heady days of steam north of the border.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503828672885,"sku":"9781398132542","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398132542.jpg?v=1786867541"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-henry-elliott.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}