Diesel and Electric Motive Power on the Southern 1980s to Present

With the era of British Railways' transition from steam to diesel and electric influencing the country-wide fleets of trains beyond the 1970's, the Southern proved no exception to such, integrated within its flotillas of commuter electric trains.

About the author

David Goodyear was educated in West Lancashire, and studied for his Religious Studies degree at Lancaster University. He completed his PGCE at Hull University. David has been Secondary school teacher throughout his career, with responsibilities for leading a Religious Studies department and also as coordinator for able, gifted and talented students. His teaching has often involved presentations to students using images to illustrate theoretical concepts within Religion and Philosophy.

David has been long term fixtures secretary for Plymouth Railway Circle. His regular contact with professional railway photographers has helped to develop and refine such interest and accompanying photographic skills. In retirement he fulfils roles as guard on the South Devon Railway and as PCC member and Safeguarding officer at his local church.

Product details

• Authors: David Goodyear
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.08.2025
• EAN: 9781036109073
• ISBN: 978-1-0361-0907-3
• No. of pages: 200
• Illustrations: 200 colour illustrations
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries