An interesting and well resarched book covering the hsitory of the GWRs Alcester branch in Warwickshire. Chapters cover the origin, promotion and political machinations which brought the line into existance, a detailed history of the lines' operation from 1883 until wartime closure and a detailed description of the line, illustarted with maps and plans. The authors have suceeded in finding photographs to support the maps for many locations, providing a good reference views to understand the text, track layouts, buildings and the dozens of minor details which cannot easily be described by official plans.

approx. 100 pages close to A4 size with soft covers.