A review by schopflin
Belles and Whistles: Five Journeys Through Time on Britain's Trains by Andrew Martin

5.0

Most books about trains (Wolmar excepted) are either lightweight nostalgic or heavy and detailed. This goes into the first category but is so much better than others of its ilk - it's well-written and funny and manages a beautiful balance between history and travelogue. A deeply calming book to read without being substanceless or twee.