Over fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist: the
last 'official' date was 11 August 1968. At the time, British
Railways' plan was that this was to be the end of steam traction -
although a special dispensation was given for Britannia Class 4-6-2 No.
70013 Oliver Cromwell to travel under its own steam into preservation
on the 12th and 13th of that month. We now know that this was not quite
the end; that, in fact, steam locomotives would eventually return to the
main lines on highly popular 'specials'.
New in paperback, packed with over 200 rare photographs, Remembering
Steam takes a look back at the days and years that led up to the end of
steam on Britain's railways.