Southern Steam in Retrospect
Title | Southern Steam in Retrospect PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sawford |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 152 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | History |
ISBN |
In the days of steam each of the six British Railways regions had its dedicated enthusiasts, none more so than the Southern, a region of contrasts headed by the magnificent Bullied Pacifics. These comprised the 'Merchant Navy' class, all of which were eventually seen in rebuilt form, to the lighter 'West Country' and 'Battle of Britain' 4-6-2s. ......
A Celebration of Steam
Title | A Celebration of Steam PDF eBook |
Author | John M. Wickre |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 176 |
Release | 1987-06-01 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9780831779702 |
The Twilight of Southern Steam
Title | The Twilight of Southern Steam PDF eBook |
Author | Don Benn |
Publisher | Pen & Sword Books |
Total Pages | |
Release | 2017-06-30 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781473863064 |
This book is first and foremost the story of the enginemen and their steeds which brought the steam era to an end on the Southern. It is therefore primarily about locomotive performance but enlivened by stories about how that was achieved and also about the band of young men who followed the exploits of men and machines, day and night over those last two years. It includes a substantial contribution from an ex-Nine Elms fireman and many anecdotes about the enginemen. The book contains about eighty train running logs plus records of lineside observations, detailed descriptions of the work covered by the locomotives and crews from the various steam motive power depots, copies of the actual duty rosters posted at Nine Elms, together with a unique collection of about 150 black and white and color images taken in the 1965 to 1967 period covered by this book. It is the most comprehensive story of those last few years yet produced, and it is truly 'The Untold Story', a fine tribute to the enginemen who performed near miracles with their doomed and run-down fleet of locomotives, in the very different world of the mid-1960's railway, unequaled anywhere else in Britain.
Eastern Steam in Retrospect
Title | Eastern Steam in Retrospect PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sawford |
Publisher | History Press (SC) |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 2004-10 |
Genre | Steam locomotives |
ISBN | 9780750934992 |
The Eastern Region was a great attraction to railway enthusiasts in the years after nationalisation. The 200 photographs here have been carefully selected to convey the essence of these exciting times, when it seemed that steam would remain unchallenged for years.
Industrial Steam in the '50s and '60s
Title | Industrial Steam in the '50s and '60s PDF eBook |
Author | Eric Sawford |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 148 |
Release | 2004 |
Genre | Railroads, Industrial |
ISBN | 9780750936460 |
The industrial steam locomotive, while not receiving the attention of its main line counterpart, was every bit as important. This title features industrial locomotives in their working heyday - narrow-gauge engines as well as other railways of 2ft 6in, - 3-metre and even 4-gauge. Also featured is the most important of all: the "Standard".
Steam Tracked Back
Title | Steam Tracked Back PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Inwood |
Publisher | Silver Link |
Total Pages | 144 |
Release | 2011 |
Genre | Railroads |
ISBN | 9781857943832 |
In 1959 schoolboys Richard Inwood & Mike Smith met on a train. Subsequently, with their school's Locospotters' Club, & then in their teens and twenties attempted to see, record and ride behind as much steam traction as possible. Richard & Mike have once again dug into their archives to track back over the years 1967 - 1960.
A Celebration of Steam
Title | A Celebration of Steam PDF eBook |
Author | HarperCollins Publishers Australia |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 199 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Locomotives |
ISBN | 9781862563230 |