Memories Of Steam - Paperback

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The true flavour of the glory days of steam trains, brought to life in this richly illustrated collection of first-hand accounts from railway passengers & locomotive drivers across Britain. From the glamorous drivers on the great mainline locomotives to everyday commuters & trainspotting schoolboys, the engaging stories give a real glimpse into the lives of those who lived & worked in the steam era. Hundreds of glorious photographs featuring trains, stations, staff & passengers truly transport the reader back to this lovingly remembered age of transport. Special feature spreads interspersed throughout the book focus on some of the most visually striking aspects of the railways during this time, such as extreme weather, recordbreaking trains & the artworks used to decorate the carriages. About the Author Tom Quinn is author of several books on a variety of subjects including railways, fishing, antique collecting & walking, & has written the top-selling Tales of the Old Railwaymen for D&C. He is former editor of The Countryman, current editor of Country Landowner magazine, & also contributes to The Times.