The Great Steam Chase - The Last Days of Steam on BR's Southern Region

Amassing over 52,000 miles from Kent to Cornwall, here is the story of Keith Widdowson's journey as he raced against time to chronicle the steam locomotives working throughout southern England before they succumbed to modern traction. From closing branch lines to final steam workings, here is the last snapshot of the golden age of steam.

About the author

Keith Widdowson is a retired BR employee who made it his mission to capture the last days of steam on the Southern. His mother got him his job at BR because she'd noted his 'obsession with timetables'.

Summary

Amassing over 52,000 miles from Kent to Cornwall, here is the story of Keith Widdowson's journey as he raced against time to chronicle the steam locomotives working throughout southern England before they succumbed to modern traction. From closing branch lines to final steam workings, here is the last snapshot of the golden age of steam.

Product details

• Authors: Keith Widdowson
• Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780752479576
• ISBN: 978-0-7524-7957-6
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 234 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 356 g
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles