Description
| Product ID: | 9781445685038 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Fifteen Guinea Special |
| Subtitle: | The End of Steam and the Story of Preservation on the Mainline |
| Authors: | Author: Ian Hardman |
| Page Count: | 96 |
| Subjects: | Trains and railways: general interest, Trains & railways: general interest |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A lavishly illustrated look back at the famous fifteen guinea special, and how the steam preservation movement developed in the years following it. The Fifteen Guinea Special was the last steam-hauled British Rail passenger service on 11 August 1968. A day later, the once living and breathing steam locomotives fell silent, some never to run again. Ian Hardman begins with an in-depth look into the Fifteen Guinea Special with first-hand accounts and explores how the train has developed to become a cornerstone of British history. Barry Scrapyard, Dai Woodham and the world-famous Flying Scotsman then played a huge part in inspiring the resurrection of steam and the saving of hundreds of locomotives from certain demise. Fifty years on, steam is alive and well and has re-kindled a flame in the hearts of the British public. This book takes a step-by-step journey into the twenty-first century following the highs and lows of the business of steam-hauled mainline charters, bringing the story fully up to date. |
| Imprint Name: | Amberley Publishing |
| Publisher Name: | Amberley Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2024-04-15 |
