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BR Steam in Colour : London to Aberdeen - From the Bill Reed Collection

This rare and evocative collection of colour photographs from the 1950s and '60s was chosen from many hundreds of 35-mm colour slides taken by veteran railway photographer, Bill Reed, on and off the East Coast Main Line between London and Aberdeen. This was a pivotal moment in the history of locomotion; the archetypal steam engine, an emblem of Britain's national character, was rapidly succumbing to new diesel-powered engineering.

Steam's fading glory is reflected in the grimy condition of many of the locomotives in this collection - a number were photographed on the scrap line - and the contrast of hulking coal hoppers and water tanks to the comparatively slick new diesels is very apparent. But despite the obvious decline of steam locomotion, the engines within these pages are still redolent of an age of industrial magnificence.

Looking back now, Bill says he wishes he had taken many more pictures of steam locomotives, but thankfully he has taken enough to show us why they will always be cherished in photographs and preserved in museums. Paired with Peter Tuffrey's impeccably researched captions, this collection of colour photographs is a fine tribute to the last days of steam.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Peter Tuffrey
Uitvoering:	128 blz, 25 x 17.5 x 0.8 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	240 kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Fonthill Media (GB, 2012)
ISBN:	9781781550670

British Railways Steam 1948-1970

Over the 45 years since the last BR steam locomotive was taken out of service, there have been many books and articles devoted to re-threshing the facts in the matter of the Standard classes of steam locomotive, some praising the development of the 'last best chance' for British steam and others suggesting that they were appalling anachronisms, the investment in which would have been better spent on diesels.
Few of those publications actually examine the circumstances in which they were built, not just the engineering considerations but political difficulties and the international and domestic economic situation, not least locomotive development abroad.

In this book, L. A. Summers attempts to do just that, for the first time bringing together as many of the prevailing factors as possible, in the process delivering a stinging criticism of BR management, some of the BR engineers and politicians looking for a quick fix, as well as Whitehall officials determined to impose their views on professional railwaymen.

Specificaties

Auteur:	L. A. Summers
Uitvoering:	224 blz, 23.5 x 15.5 x 1.3 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	120 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2014)
ISBN:	9781445634685

Looking Back at Riddles & Ivatt Locomotives

A photographic album depicting the designs of both Robin Riddles CBE and Henry George Ivatt. With 190 colour photographs, the book covers all of their British Railways Standard designs, the Austerities and Class J94s, as well as Ivatt's own designs and modifications to the earlier locomotives from both Fowler and Stanier.

This collection of photographs is sure to bring back wonderful memories of this last great era of steam-locomotive development on British railways.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Kevin Derrick
Uitvoering:	96 blz, 23.5 x 16.5 x 1.1 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	120 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2016)
ISBN:	9781445660516

Search for Steam - British Rail 1951-1962

In the late 1950s, British Railways witnessed a rapid transition in motive power, as diesel and electric traction gained prominence, marking a significant shift from traditional steam locomotives on both passenger and freight services. By 1958, larger diesel locomotives were actively replacing steam counterparts of similar size, even as the production of standard steam designs introduced since 1951 had just concluded.

Charlie Verrall's book captures this transformative era with an array of previously unpublished images. It serves as a captivating homage to the zenith of steam power and a meticulous documentation of a pivotal phase in railway history. Organized by major regions and featuring diverse locations, from scenic linesides to locomotive sheds, Verrall's narrative unveils the varied operations prevalent across the nation during this period.
The book, richly adorned with illustrations depicting locomotives in action and repose, is a compelling exploration of British railway history.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Charlie Verrall
Uitvoering:	128 blz, 23.5 x 16.5 x 1.2 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	200 z/w foto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781445685199

Search for Steam: British Rail 1963-1966

In early 1963, author and photographer Charlie Verrall, disheartened by the extensive withdrawal of steam locomotives the previous year, reluctantly returned to his passion. From 1963 to 1966, he dedicated himself to documenting the railway scene.

This book follows "Search for Steam: British Rail 1951-1962," delving into the captivating concluding years of steam in Britain. Charlie, through rare and unpublished photographs, chronicles his travels to diverse locations such as Swindon, Bristol, Manchester, and Carlisle.
The narrative unfolds as a nostalgic journey, capturing the essence of the final days of British Rail steam. The book, lavishly illustrated throughout, offers a poignant reflection on the closure of this historic chapter.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Charlie Verrall
Uitvoering:	96 blz, 23 x 18 x 0.8 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	200 z/w- en kleurenfoto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Amberley Publishing (GB, 2019)
ISBN:	9781445685359

Steam in the North - Railways in the 1960s across the North of England

This is a book of previously unpublished images of steam engines at work on the railways of Northern England in the 1960s. Complementing the author's previous books "Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s across the North of England" covers the Midland and West Coast main lines as well as Lancashire and Yorkshire, as British Railways' working steam fleet approached its end.

Locations include: Carlisle, Darlington, Manchester, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and North Wales.

The images look at the environment for working steam in its final months - the empty fells and rainy platforms, the gritty routine, hardworking freight as well as express passenger services.
They will bring back nostalgic memories for those who remember the railway network in the 1960s, but also appeal to those who enjoy dramatic scenes of the Pennines and the industrial parts of northern England.

Specificaties

Auteur:	Richard Gaunt
Uitvoering:	112 blz, 25 x 17.5 x 0.9 cm, paperback
Illustraties:	206 z/w foto's
Taal:	Engels
Uitgever:	Fonthill Media (GB, 2013)
ISBN:	9781781552513