Branch Lines around Hertford and Hatfield to Broxbourne, St. Albans and BuntingfordBranch Lines around Hertford and Hatfield to Broxbourne, St. Albans and Buntingford by Vic Mitchell, Keith Smith, Sue Woodward & Geoff Woodward The evolution of the present electrified branch to Hertford East through the steam era is illustrated in detail. The two lines from Hatfield suffered a steady decline in rural surroundings. The long country branch to Buntingford had a charm of its own and lasted into the diesel period to be photographed