Branch lines don’t pay ... The Little Red Engine goes Travelling. Published in 1964 coinciding with the Beeching reports that were to axe many local branch railways. Here the Little Red Engine finds a new life, shipped to India to find new admirers. Illustrated by Leslie Wood, a fascinating social commentary. #thelittleredengine #lesliewood #beeching #railwayhistory #branchrailways #trainsofinstagram #trainspotting





















