Midland Times - Issue 4 March 2024

This fourth edition of Midland Times, includes a variety of articles including: ‘Bushey Water Troughs’ by Peter Tatlow, reminisces about his time spent near the LMS West Coast main line; the introduction of steam turbines as an alternative propulsion method; an article by David Anderson, ‘Steam at Perth - The Final Decade’, provides a detailed historical overview of Perth’s significance in the realm of steam locomotives during the final years of their operation and Geoff Courtney’s article provides a vivid glimpse into the author’s experiences at various stations and on specific trains during the late 1950s and early 1960s.