Southern Steam In Retrospect
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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. ......
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.
Author | : Don Benn |
Publisher | : Casemate Publishers |
Total Pages | : 404 |
Release | : 2017-06-30 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1473863082 |
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.
Author | : Kevin Derrick |
Publisher | : Amberley Publishing Limited |
Total Pages | : 189 |
Release | : 2017-02-15 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 1445669781 |
A nostalgic look back at the days of Steam in the Southern Region.
Author | : Oswald Stevens Nock |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 200 |
Release | : 1966 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9780715352359 |
Author | : Curt Jr Tillotson |
Publisher | : TLC Publishing |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2006-01-13 |
Genre | : Transportation |
ISBN | : 9780976620150 |
This, the second of Curt Tillotson's Southern Railway steam books, portrays the line's freight trains from the 1930s to the end of steam in 112 pages and as many superb B&W photos with extended captions. Tillotson captures the essence of the Southern's remarkable stable of older, yet well-maintained and superbly-operated, steam locomotives. Volume 1, published in 2004, portrays the Southern's steam passenger trains.
Author | : Alan Postlethwaite |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 160 |
Release | : 2007-02-01 |
Genre | : Railroads |
ISBN | : 9780750934619 |
In this new book Alan Postlethwaite has brought together a fascinating collection of facts and photographs to shed new light on the long history of the Southern Region of BR and its predecessors. The age of Southern steam was made of more than locomotives and trains- it also consisted of rolling stock, paperwork and all the infrastructure of a complex transport system. The book aims to illustrate these often overlooked aspects of the railway, as observed during the 1950s and the 1960s but with origins identified as early as the mid-nineteenth century. It covers the whole of the Southern area, from Kent to Cornwall, including the Isle of Wight and a selection of closed lines and stations. It also features rare and commonplace examples of station architecture, yards, sheds, signal-boxes, trackwork, bridges, coaches, wagons, electrification, signs, lamps, maps, tickets and notices, as well as railwaymen and their work. The author has drawn upon many untapped sorces and uncovers many aspects of the Southern which have been ignored in other works. This is entertaining and informative reading for anyone keen to unravel the background of the Southern and its predecessors.
Author | : John Leslie Smith |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 96 |
Release | : 1976 |
Genre | : Locomotives |
ISBN | : 9780851532448 |
Author | : Alan J. Goodwin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 168 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781473891135 |
At the beginning of 1967 the writing was clearly on the wall for Southern Steam, with the intention of eliminating it altogether on the 18th June of that year. From the 2nd January, with the Brush type 4s working many main line trains including the "Bournemouth Belle," steam was reduced to thirteen departures from Waterloo, three of which were in the early hours. From the 3rd April this was further reduced to just five day and three night time departures. However, by this time it was realized that due to late delivery of the new electric stock, the deadline for the demise of steam was put back to the 9th July and an interim timetable introduced from 12th June. Using information gathered from many sources, "Countdown to Extinction" chronicles the events of 1967, with the final five weeks in detail, including events that formed the background to the time.
Author | : Burke Davis |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 328 |
Release | : 1985 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : |
Davis traces railroad development in the South by a cast of remarkable entrepreneurs and the subsequent creation of the Southern Railway's network from the ruins of those early enterprises. This is also a full account of the many innovations wrought by the Southern's leaders: the first major railroad to convert to diesel power; a pioneer in mechanized maintenance of right-of-way; the use of gigantic box cars to carry bulky cargo; and the operation of coal trains in continuous shuttle. Originally published in 1985. A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.