Steam Gold: A New Age for Preserved Steam

The heritage railways of Britain have taken preserved steam into a new golden age. All over the country enthusiasts flock to lavish love and attention onto the preserved railways and relive bygone eras, especially the ever-popular 1940s re-enactments. But the appeal doesn’t only lie in recreating the past; this movement is also forging a new present. The Flying Scotsman ran again on the main line in 2016 to great acclaim across the country, with crowds lining up to witness the spectacle. With written pieces reflecting on the work involved in keeping the preserved railways going, as well as the history of the Big Four, and insights into many of the heritage sites, this photographic book is a delight for all steam enthusiasts. AUTHOR: Geoff Swaine embarked upon a career as a leading heritage photographer and photographic archivist after retiring from his work as an architect. So far he has had over 500 photographs published and has written a number of books and articles on railways, football and architecture. He lives in Chelmsford. SELLING POINTS: . Full colour photographs bring the preserved railways vividly to life . Countrywide coverage offers a wide scope . Following successful formula of Steam Today . With Edwardian golden age liveries and war engines, plenty of steam and, of course, the Flying Scotsman . Includes an inside look at more of the ever-popular re-enactment celebrations, including the North York Moors, Norfolk, Kidderminster, and wartime on the Bluebell railway . Beautiful colour photographs from a professional railway photographer 200 col illustrations