Britain from the Rails
A Window Gazer's Guide

"We live in one of the most beautiful countries in the world – sit back, relax and enjoy the ever changing landscape of Britain from the Rails!"

Pete Waterman Obe, Chairman of the Waterman Railway Trust



"Look out of those train windows and see another Britain. This is a richly researched and fascinating book, with a chuckle and a raised eyebrow at every page."

Alastair Sawday



"Whether you're a first-time visitor or time-served commuter, Benedict le Vay's book will open your eyes to the sights and history of Britain's best train journeys. And his choice of the top ten British train routes is spot on!"

Mark Smith, The Man In Seat 61



"A quite superb, indeed incomparable, combination of maps, railway trivia, engineering isights and breathtaking landscape features to look out for."

Michael Gove, The Times



"This elegant guide is perfect for people who really want to know what they are seeing when they idly look out of a train window. The maps and illustrations add to the joy of reading a gorgeous guide."

Adam Trimingham, Brighton Argus Magazine



"Britain from the Rails: A Window Gazer's Guide by Benedict le Vay, tells you what you should look out for from your carriage window on rail journeys from Aberdeen to Penzance and all points in between. This is a book that will gladden the hearts of all who love train travel."

Frank Barrett, The Mail on Sunday



'Gloriously quirky labour-of-love'

Wanderlust



"If books have personalities, then this one is eccentric, but very appealing. It looks as though someone else has already owned it, written their very useful notes in the margin, and sketched the most fascinating sights too. It makes you want to try out the train routes that are outlined for yourself- and why not?"

RSPB Birds Magazine