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Peter Collins - A Railwayman's View - Western Region

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BR-Western-Region-Cover-Photo This first volume (of four) has over 150 black and white photographs of Western Region British Rail in the 1970s and early 1980s. This was a time when British Rail still ran a network of passenger services based on locomotives and rakes of carriages and most freight was still made up of 4-wheel vans and mineral wagons. In most regions the Modernisation Plan of 1955 was still in place, although as we shall see in this first volume of Peter’s collection the Western Region had reluctantly begun to divest itself of the Diesel Hydraulics in favour of the ‘standard’ Class 31s, 47s and then 50s. This first volume depicts the Western Region, from London Paddington to Penzance, Wales and the Midlands. Warships, Hymeks and Westerns are superseded by Goyles, Syphons, Duffs and Hoovers. The future of intercity travel is represented by the Prototype High Speed Train. Many of the photographs include spotters or passengers. If you recognise yourself, get in touch with us at enquiries@ellybellypublications.co.uk. Over 150 glorious photographs over 180 pages, with comprehensive captions that will bring back memories. All photographs in the book are also available to buy.

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