In 1945 Mike Jacobs visited the Isle of Wight for the first time and was captivated by the railway system, which he innocently believed at the time to be concentrated only at Ryde. Over the years, further visits followed, including trips on the Island line to Ventnor, Bembridge, Newport and Yarmouth.  His attraction with railway was cemented when in 1954 his family moved to Ventnor resulting in a daily commute to school on the train.

Mike Jacobs' stories of railway life half a century ago and more, seen through the eyes of both a regular passenger and an enthusiast, are unique in the way he now recounts them. Written with a warmth of feeling, the reader is immediately taken back to a long-forgotten time and to a quaint way of life which has now all but departed. Fully illustrated with plenty of rare mono illustrations, most of which have never been published previously, this volume captures the ever changing railway scene beautifully. This is certainly a book to cherish and to come back to time and again to ensure that the wonderful, atmospheric content is enjoyed to the full.