Description
Fascinating photographic chronicle of the heyday of Britain's railways towards the end of the age of steam, as seen through the eyes of legendary railwayman Richard Hardy.
About the Author
Richard Harry Norman Hardy worked on Britain's railways for over 40 years, serving his apprenticeship at Doncaster Locomotive Works and Running Shed between 1941-44, before becoming a shed master, locomotive engineer, divisional manager at King's Cross and Liverpool stations and an Engineering and Research development adviser. He retired in 1982 with more than 60,000 miles of footplate experience on all classes of LNER, GC and GN engines. Richard is the author of four books and numerous articles, including Beeching: Champion of the Railway?, and Bert Hooker: Legendary Railwayman.
Reviews
A real must for the rail enthusiast's bookshelf. * Who Do You Think You Are Magazine *
This is a fascinating insight into the world of a career railwayman in the age of steam. A picture speaks a thousand words and the story comes to life ... this is far more than a collection of three-quarter front views of trains. * Heritage Railways *
The reminiscences give the book its feel and authenticity. Here are Britain s railways as they used to be, seen by a man whose life was shaped by steam. * The Times Register *
A treasure chest of memories of the life and camaraderie that made work on the pre-privatisation railway an enriching career...the book is a great tribute to a railway brotherhood that served the country so well. * The Railway Observer *
Book Information
ISBN 9781784424602
Author R H N Hardy
Format Hardback
Page Count 192
Imprint Shire Publications
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 740g