Atmospheric Southern by Rod Hoyle:
When it comes to railways there are few individuals who have successfully managed to turn a photograph into an art form. Years ago a small number of books appeared which did indeed do this, but the availability of quality material has always been restricted and it is some time since a similar new title has appeared.
Now that omission can be resolved with a new book by Romsey artist Rod Hoyle. Students of railway history may perhaps have seen some odd examples of Rod’s work in the past, most recently in the new ‘Southern Way’ publication and under the theme ‘Real Atmosphere’. In his new work, Rod has carefully selected over 100 of his unpublished black and white views mainly from the steam era, but devotees of modern traction will not be disappointed either. AND IT IS ALL SOUTHERN THROUGHOUT.
Rod’s views are the scenes we all saw but rarely if ever managed to successfully capture on film. The memories we had – or wish we had. See the train in its true environment, and where the railway is part of the landscape not necessarily the main feature. The staff at work, the passengers, the scenery alongside, the everyday clutter and paraphernalia that make up the contemporary scene, indeed it is even likely there will be some future model diorama’s based on Rod’s work.
Title: The Atmospheric Southern
Author: Rod Hoyle
Format: PB 96 pages
Publisher: Noodle Books
Pub date: September 2007
ISBN 10: 095541105X
ISBN 13: 9780955411052
List Price: £14.95
