BR Steam in the North of England

John Whiteley's book provides a photographic survey of the last years of steam on British Railways in the North of England, covering the period from 1959/60 to 1968. The area covered ranges from northern Derbyshire and northern Cheshire to the Scottish border, including the Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria. The use of GWR locomotives around Chester in the early 1960s is also included.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 June 2023
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

In his book, John Whiteley presents a comprehensive photographic survey capturing the final years of steam on British Railways in the North of England. Spanning from approximately 1959/60 to the end of steam in the region in 1968, the photographs encompass a remarkable era of steam traction. Despite British Rail's rapid transition towards modern traction in the early 1960s, the decade witnessed a splendid farewell to steam in the North of England. The area covered extends from northern Derbyshire and northern Cheshire to include the final days of steam in the Peak District, Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Cumbria, extending up to the Scottish border. The book also includes a glimpse into the use of GWR locomotives around Chester in the early 1960s, as well as steam operations in and around Manchester. This captivating photographic survey is sure to captivate all enthusiasts and historians interested in the rich history of the railways in this region.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 233 x 166 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398116443