The Trains We Loved

by Thomas, David St. John; Whitehouse, Patrick; Hawkins, Philip

• ISBN13: 9780715313831
• ISBN10: 0715313835
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-06-01
• Publisher: F & W Media Inc

Summary

The final collaborative work from the celebrated partnership of David St John Thomas and Patrick Whitehouse, the Trains We Loved recalls the finest days of Britain's railways, at the end of the steam era and into the early years of nationalization. This richly-illustrated volume features 32 splendid paintings, many previously unpublished, by Philip Hawkins, and 100 of the finest black and white railway photographs by Philip Alexander, Eric Treacy and other famous names.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, is a satisfying mix of nostalgia and sound research.

Table of Contents

The Trains We Loved	9	(10)
On Board	19	(6)
Western	25	(7)
Winter	32	(6)
School Outings	38	(4)
Early Memories of Two Lines to New Street	42	(11)
Southern	53	(11)
Stations	64	(11)
Village Stop	75	(2)
London Midland	77	(7)
Spring	84	(4)
Joint Ventures	88	(3)
Central Figure	91	(2)
Eastern	93	(12)
Paddington--St Ives	105	(10)
Summer	115	(7)
Trent Valley in the Fifties	122	(7)
North Eastern	129	(6)
Eventide	135	(3)
Eating en Route	138	(4)
Scottish	142	(15)
Autumn	157	(7)
To Beyond Middleton Top	164	(4)
Ireland	168	(11)
Another Route	179	(8)
Inverness--Euston	187	(4)
Index	191