Preserved Pre-1948 Railway Carriages

Preserved railways require both working steam locomotives and carriages to operate, as without passengers, they are merely museums. Royston Morris' new book explores nearly 200 unpublished images of these often-underappreciated stars of the preservation scene.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 96 pages
\n Publication date: 15 July 2020
\n Publisher: Amberley Publishing
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Preserved (or heritage) railways boast a remarkable presence, with a majority of them boasting at least one operational steam locomotive. Additionally, these railways often rely on diesel units or diesel locomotives to keep their operations running smoothly. While having a substantial fleet of functioning locomotives is essential, it is equally crucial to acknowledge that the success of these railways hinges on the enthusiastic participation of the general public in riding their trains. It is all well and good to possess a splendid collection of operational locomotives, but without accompanying carriages to transport passengers, the railway may as well be deemed a museum. The carriages on a heritage railway hold an equal significance to the locomotives themselves. In his captivating book, Royston Morris delves into the often-overlooked realm of these remarkable stars of the preservation scene, presenting a captivating collection of nearly 200 previously unpublished images. Through his lens, readers are granted a unique glimpse into the world of these often-underappreciated heroes, shedding light on their invaluable contributions to the preservation of our railway heritage.

\n Weight: 304g\n
Dimension: 166 x 234 x 13 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781445697185\n \n