Railways & Recollections 128 The Midland Mainline in London 1974-80

The Midland Railway’s extension to London from Bedford to St Pancras opened fully on 1 October 1868 (local trains had run via St Pancras Tunnel to Moorgate from 13 July). From then on, improvements and widenings were undertaken through to 1905. And thus, with all the associated sidings, yards and loco sheds, the Midland Main Line in London reached its greatest extent. In this book author, Will Adams looks at the line from 1974 to 1980 from Hendon to St Pancras before electrification.