Miniature Railways: History and Practice by Arthur Percival Heywood is the most comprehensive source of information on the construction and operation of the world's smallest railways. The book describes in detail the technical aspects, the design of the rails, the economic costs, as well as the sophisticated methods of managing such roads. A pioneer in his own genre, Sir Arthur Percival Heywood offers the reader a unique overview of the engineering origins of the development of miniature railways. This book will be an indispensable addition to the library of any fan of railways and transport history.