Rail Freight in Hampshire

John Dedman and Pete Nurse have been photographing trains around Hampshire since the late 1970s, focusing on freight workings. Locations include Eastleigh, Southampton, Portsmouth, the New Forest, Basingstoke, and routes towards Salisbury. The county has seen many different types of freight, including coal, cement, petroleum, Speedlink, nuclear flasks, and steel. Other traffic covered includes Freightliner, automotive, aggregates, and departmental workings. Locomotive liveries include BR Blue, Railfreight sectorisation, and todays privatised freight companies.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 February 2022
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Since the late 1970s, John Dedman and Pete Nurse have been capturing the essence of train operations in Hampshire, with a special emphasis on freight operations. Their extensive collection of photographs showcases a wide range of locations throughout the county, including the bustling Eastleigh and Southampton areas, which have always been hubs for freight traffic. Other areas covered in the book include Portsmouth, the New Forest in the south, and Basingstoke, along with routes leading towards Salisbury in the north. Throughout the years, Hampshire has witnessed a diverse array of freight, ranging from coal, cement, petroleum, Speedlink, nuclear flasks, and steel to Freightliner, automotive, aggregates, and departmental workings. The book also features a collection of locomotive liveries from various eras, including the BR Blue era, the Railfreight sectorization, and the modern privatized freight companies. Additionally, the book includes some images from other talented photographers who have captured the beauty of Hampshire's rail network. This comprehensive and captivating visual journey offers a unique perspective on the county's rail history and operations, making it a must-have for enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

Weight: 284g
Dimension: 165 x 233 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398102736