Remembering Steam: The End of British Rail Steam in Photographs

Over fifty years ago, main line steam in Britain ceased to exist: the last ‘official’ date was 11 August 1968. At the time, British Railways’ plan was that this was to be the end of steam traction – although a special dispensation was given for Britannia Class 4-6-2 No. 70013 Oliver Cromwell to travel under its own steam into preservation on the 12th and 13th of that month. We now know that this was not quite the end; that, in fact, steam locomotives would eventually return to the main lines on highly popular ‘specials’.

New in paperback, packed with over 200 rare photographs, Remembering Steam takes a look back at the days and years that led up to the end of steam on Britain’s railways.

• | Author: Paul Hurley, Phil Braithwaite
• | Publisher: The History Press Ltd
• | Publication Date: Jun 03, 2021
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9780750996563
• | ISBN-10: 0750996560