A reprint of this book first released in 1998, covering the 4-mile branch line from Kemble to Cirencester.
The branch opened in 1841 and linked Cirencester with the Swindon to Cheltenham line at Kemble. It closed to passengers in 1964, with all services ending in 1965 as a part of the Beeching cuts.
The book starts with the line’s origins and then deals with the ensuing history. Other chapters include a description of the line and signalling.
Chapter List:
- A Link With the Great Western
- A Broad Gauge Branch Line
- The Great Western is Challenged
- Expansion Frustrated
- Fighting for Business
- The Last Decades of Steam
- The Reign of the Railbus
- A Climate for Closure
- Killed by Marples
- The Line Described
Appendices include arrangements for working the branch after it had been closed to passengers. Well-illustrated throughout with archive black & white photographs, maps and reproduced advertisements. 128 pages.