This book takes the reader on a pictorial journey; in time from the
early 1970s to 2020 and to places all around Scotland. All of the images
are published for the first time. The captions reflect the author's
recollections and experiences from the platform end to more hands on
railway adventures. As well as the everyday railway, there are insights
into the preservation scene and steam on the main line.
Starting in the days of BR blue and progressing through sectors to
privatization the reader will find pictures of liveries, locomotives,
rolling stock and infrastructure that are no longer with us; "inter
city" livery, BRCW class 26s, HAA coal wagons and Semaphore signals at
Stirling being examples. From a base in Edinburgh we travel to locations
across the country from Wick to Carlisle, from the scenic majesty of the
West Highlands to the industrial Central Belt. There we will see;
diesels and electrics in a selection of liveries on freight and
passenger workings, steam on the main line and visit sheds, stations and
preserved lines. This includes some more unusual places such as Cameron
Toll, Prestongrange and The Isle of Mull and buildings that have been
demolished such as Mallaig steam shed, Grangemouth shed and Millerhill
diesel depot.
This book will provide; reference material, nostalgia for some
enthusiasts, a look back in time for others and for modelers,
inspiration for their projects. So come and enjoy the journey.
