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The Trains We Loved David St. John Thomas

The Trains We Loved By David St. John Thomas

The Trains We Loved by David St. John Thomas


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This work recalls the finest days of Britain's railways, at the end of the steam era and into the early years of nationalization. It features paintings by Philip Hawkins, as well as photographs. The atmospheric text combines nostalgia with substantial reference value.

The Trains We Loved Summary

The Trains We Loved by David St. John Thomas

Taking its name from a classic 1940s text which opened the eyes of a new generation of enthusiasts, The Trains We Loved features 32 splendid paintings, many previously unpublished, by Philip Hawkins, and 100 of the finest black and white railway photographs by Philip Alexander, Eric Treacy and other famous names. The richly atmospheric text, based on sound research, combines unashamed nostalgia with substantial reference value. This is a book no true enthusiast will want to be without.

About David St. John Thomas

Patrick Whitehouse and David St John Thomas shared a deep love of the railways. Both authors wrote a large number of railway books, some as individuals but many in collaboration. Patrick Whitehouse was dedicated to railway preservation, his death in 1993 brought to an end a great writing partnership which sold more than a million books. David St John Thomas was the founder of David & Charles and its chairman until 1990. He lives in Nairn, Scotland.

Table of Contents

The trains we loved; on board; Western; winter; school outings; early memories of two lines to New Street; Southern; stations; village stop; London Midland; spring; joint ventures; central figure; Eastern; Paddington-Penzance; summer; Trent Valley in the fifties; North Eastern; eventide; eating en route; Scottish; autumn; to beyond Middleton Top; Ireland; another route; Inverness-Euston.

Additional information

GOR000946338
9780715313831
0715313835
The Trains We Loved by David St. John Thomas
Used - Very Good
Paperback
David & Charles
2002-06-26
224
N/A
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