North East Steam 1948-1968

North East England's industrial heartland was once a bustling network of railways, with over 200 photographs presented at various locations across the area. The scenes capture the classes associated with the North East, such as Gresley A3, A4, D49, V2, Peppercorn A1 and K1, Thompson B1, Raven Q6 and Q7, Worsdell J27, War Department Austerity, and British Railways 9F. Several industrial locomotives are seen at work at places such as Ashington Colliery, Lambton Colliery, and Pallion Shipyard.

Format: Hardback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2022
Publisher: Great Northern Books Ltd

North East England, once a bustling industrial hub, boasts a rich railway heritage. From the East Coast Main Line to local branches and industrial tracks, the region offered a plethora of attractions for railway enthusiasts. This captivating collection showcases over 200 stunning color and black-and-white photographs, capturing the essence of the area's railway scenes. The photographs have been meticulously captured by renowned photographers at stations, sheds, workshops, and along the lines. The collection includes a wide range of classes associated with the North East, including the iconic Gresley A3, A4, D49, V2; Peppercorn A1 and K1; Thompson B1; Raven Q6 and Q7; Worsdell J27; War Department Austerity; and British Railways 9F. These photographs provide a glimpse into the region's industrial locomotives in action, such as those at Ashington Colliery, Lambton Colliery, and Pallion Shipyard. Accompanied by informative captions, North East Steam offers a poignant reflection on a bygone era of British history, showcasing the region's significant contribution to the nation's railway network.

Dimension: 246 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914227240