Any Colour you Like- A Journey Through Britain's Railways in the 1970s

In this splendidly produced book professional railwayman Richard Harper takes an in-depth look at the changes and challenges faced by the railways during the '70s. The struggle to modernise; the Advanced Passenger Train; tilting; the run-away success of the HST train; union intransigence, Government indifference and lack of belief in the rail system's future are spelled out in the context of events elsewhere in the country. This work is profusely illustrated with over 200 carefully selected appropriate photographs and a host of contemporary publicity material, together with tables and statistics. If you ever wondered why, or why not, things came about, chances are Richard Harper has an answer.