The Fifteen Guinea Special : The End of Steam and the Story of Preservation on the Mainline Paperback / softback
by IAN HARDMAN
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The Fifteen Guinea Special was the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service on 11 August 1968.
A day later, the once living and breathing steam locomotives fell silent, some never to run again.
Ian Hardman begins with an in-depth look into the Fifteen Guinea Special with first-hand accounts and explores how the train has developed to become a cornerstone of British history.
Barry Scrapyard, Dai Woodham and the world-famous Flying Scotsman then played a huge part in inspiring the resurrection of steam and the saving of hundreds of locomotives from certain demise.
Fifty years on, steam is alive and well and has re-kindled a flame in the hearts of the British public.
This book takes a step-by-step journey into the twenty-first century following the highs and lows of the business of steam-hauled mainline charters, bringing the story fully up to date.
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 140 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/04/2024
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- ISBN:9781445685038
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In Stock - Less than 10 copies availableFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:96 pages, 140 Illustrations, unspecified
- Publisher:Amberley Publishing
- Publication Date:15/04/2024
- Category:
- ISBN:9781445685038