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The author of the essay discusses the importance of preserving the railway heritage in Great Britain. He defines the nature of the railway heritage, discusses the priorities for its conservation, and provides examples of how to preserve it. The author also discusses the current debate surrounding railway preservation and its importance to the UK.
Great Britain not only invented the main-line railway but has also led the way in it's preservation - not just locomotves and carriages but also the buildings and structures that bear witness to the confidence of railway developers, architects and engineers. This book defines the nature of the railway heritage - from signalboxes, viaducts, tunnels and locomotive depots - and then discusses priorities and the best practice for it's conservation. The subject is a strongly topical one due to current concern over privatization, the effects of planned high-speed rail links and lively debates concerning the role of the enthusiast in railway preservation.
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