April 01

Reverend Edwin Boston was an English Anglican clergyman and railway enthusiast who created the Beeches Light Railway on the grounds of his parish in Kent. Born in the early 20th century, he wrote extensively about steam locomotives and railway history. Boston collected and restored heritage steam engines, helping to spark public interest in railway preservation. His personal line became a model for private railway heritage projects. As an author, he shared his passion through detailed books and articles. Boston's dedication preserved an important piece of England's industrial heritage. He died in 1986.