For almost sixty years from 1904, a steam hauled 'Cornish Riviera Express' left Paddington soon after 10.00am on a nonstop run to Plymouth. As was the fashion of the time, slip-coach working allowed a fast service to be provided to destinations en-route including Weymouth, Minehead and Ilfracombe. After Plymouth the train continued west to Penzance, again with connecting services to the principal seaside resorts. Noodle Books is delighted to announce this new book in similar style and presentation to their earlier highly successfulIn the Tracks of the ACEvolume, featuring the changes that have been wrought to both the main line and branches once served by this famous train. Author Amyas Crump retraces the route from Paddington with a feast of nostalgic images showing the railway in colour both in its heyday as well at what remains today.