A reprint of this book, which was first published in 1977 by the Oxford Publishing Co., then revised for a 1997 edition by The Oakwood Press, which has been unavailable for many years and is now reprinted here.
The book covers the history of the line to Kingsbridge, which followed the route of the River Avon and was known as the 'Primrose Line'.
Chapter List:
- Glorious Devon
- The Beginning - A False Start
- The Opening
- Speed to the West
- Branch Traffic and Operations
- Boats and Buses
- The Running of the Station
- The Final Years
- Characters and Reminiscences
- Epilogue
The Kingsbridge Branch provides a comprehensive of this Devon branch line. Illustrated throughout with black & white photographs and maps. 144 pages.