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North East Railways : From Steam to Modern Traction
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GN784.0
GN784
Following the announcement of British Railways' Modernisation Plan in 1955, a transitional period existed where steam engines operated alongside new diesel and electric forms of motive power. NE England was particularly affected as diesel locomotives came to work the area's expresses and freight trains. DMUs tried to halt declining branch line usage, though many lines eventually closed. Yet, some improvements in infrastructure were also seen. Many steam classes are featured: Gresley A3 and A4 Classes; Peppercorn A1 Class; Gresley V2 Class; Thompson B1 Class; Raven Q6 Class; Worsdell J27 Class; WD 'Austerity'; etc. Working alongside these in the North East were new diesel locomotives: English Electric Type 5 (TOPS Class 55); English Electric Type 3 (Class 37); BR Type 2 (Class 24); Brush Type 4 (Class 47); etc Locations include: Newcastle; Sunderland; Darlington; Middlesbrough; Stockton; Durham and have been captured from the lineside, engine sheds, stations, marshalling yards and industrial locations.
Stock Code | GN784.0 |
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Author | Tuffrey P |
ISBN13 | 9781914227844 |
Format | Hardback |
Height(mm) | 246 |
Width(mm) | 200 |
Page Count | 160 |
Publication Date | 1 Aug 2025 |
Publication Status | Not yet published |
Publisher | GREAT NORTHERN BOOKS |
Record last updated | 14/07/2025 |