Remembering Steam :The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs
Remembering Steam :The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs
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Published:
3 June, 2021
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Description
Over fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist: the last ‘official’ date was 11 August 1968. At the time, British Railways’ plan was that this was to be the end of steam traction – although a special dispensation was given for Britannia Class 4-6-2 No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell to travel under its own steam into preservation on the 12th and 13th of that month. We now know that this was not quite the end; that, in fact, steam locomotives would eventually return to the main lines on highly popular ‘specials’.
New in paperback, packed with over 200 rare photographs, Remembering Steam takes a look back at the days and years that led up to the end of steam on Britain’s railways.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780750996563 |
| ISBN10 | 0750996560 |
| Item Weight | 1000 g |
| Publisher / Reseller | The History Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
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Author's Bio
Paul Hurley is a writer and member of the Society of Authors. He has written articles for magazines, an award-winning novel and twenty-four local history books. Phil Braithwaite has been a railway photographer since the late 1950s in both the UK and South Africa.