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  • British Railways in the 1960s: Eastern Region

    by Geoff Plumb ...
    After the Second World War, Britain’s railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The ‘Big Four’ railway companies were nationalised from 1948 and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a programme of building new ‘Standard’ steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951.This programme was superseded by the 1955 ... Read more

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  • British Railways in the 1960s: Western Region

    by Geoff Plumb ...
    Series series The Geoff Plum Collection
    An evocative collection of photographs covering the Western Region during a decade of great change.After the Second World War, Britain's railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernization. The "Big Four" railway companies were nationalized from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a program of building new "Standard" steam locomotives to replace ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • British Railways in the 1960s

    London Midland Region

    by Geoff Plumb ...
    Series series Geoff Plumb Collection
    A "profusely illustrated" and "impressively informative" look at the end of the steam locomotive era on one of UK's Big Four railway lines ( Midwest Book Review).After the Second War, Britain's railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernization. The Big Four railway companies were nationalized from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a program of ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • British Railways in the 1960s

    Southern Region

    by Geoff Plumb ...
    After the Second War, Britains railways were rundown and worn out, requiring massive investment and modernisation. The Big Four railway companies were nationalised from 1948, and the newly formed British Railways embarked on a programme of building new Standard steam locomotives to replace older types. These started to come on stream from 1951.This programme was superseded by the 1955 scheme to ... Read more

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  • The Somerset & Dorset Railway Through Time

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    From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, controversial history.It has travelled across the USA and steamed across Australia, changed owners and color and sold for the highest price ever paid for a ... Read more

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  • Steam Across the Regions

    A Pictorial Rail Journey Through Britain

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    The railroad photographer presents original images from the steam era across all the former British Railways regions.As a young photographer in the 1960s, David Knapman was captivated by the drama and grandeur of steam locomotives. In this beautiful collection from his extensive body of work, he shares a thrilling journey through British Railways many lines.Originally from the Southern Region, ... Read more

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  • The Later Years of British Rail 1980-1995: The North of England and Scotland

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    The railway in 1980 had not changed much since the 1960s. There were certainly no more steam locomotives, but passenger trains consisted largely of carriages hauled by locomotives, which had mostly been constructed in the 1950s or early 1960s. Secondary services were provided by various types of multiple units from the same era. Freight traffic was still buoyant and marshalling yards busy. There ... Read more

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