DIESELS IN THE MIDLANDS

As the first generation diesel/ electric locomotives gradually fade into history, so interest in the so-called 'green diesel' era continues to grow. Focusing upon the relevant period in the heartland of industrial Britain, Diesels in the Midlands is an evocative reminder of how far the railways have changed in a relatively short period.

Having researched the collections of many of the photographers who were recording the changing railway scene in the Midlands during the late 1950s and 1960s, Derek Huntriss has selected over 80 colour illustrations that graphically portray the rise of modern traction in the region. Of the locomotives and multiple-units illustrated, many are now as much a part of history as the steam engines they replaced. Allied to the author's detailed and highly informative captions, the book recreates an era familiar to countless thousands of enthusiasts nationwide. 


Author: Derek Huntriss
Format: HB 80 pages
Publisher: Ian Allan Ltd
Pub date: June 2004
ISBN 10: 0711030170
ISBN 13: 9780711030176

List Price: £14.99