No railway closure in the Beeching era was mourned more than that of the
Great Central Railway's main line southward from Nottingham. From its
cathedral-like edifice at Victoria to the distinctive island platform
stations that served towns and villages all the way to London, the Great
Central touched the hearts of enthusiasts and the general public alike.
This book tells the story in words and pictures of the years just before
and after closure, from glorious express trains to heart-rending views
as the old line was first abandoned and then mercilessly destroyed.