Cooper, Paul

Southern Steam Swansong

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ISBN 13:: 9781909328679
author:: Cooper, Paul
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Noodle Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 170
Dimensions:: 250mm X 250mm
Genre:: 25 x 25 centimetres, History, General, Nonfiction,
Condition:: New
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The Final Years: 1964-67 marks a pivotal moment in railway history. In 1964, Paul Cooper was inspired to capture the decline of steam locomotives after reading about the Bournemouth electrification scheme in Modern Railways magazine. Over the next three years, he travelled extensively throughout the Southern Region, photographing not only special services but also daily workings and scenes from stations, sidings, and workshops. This book brings together over 250 photographs, many of which have never been published before, showcasing the last days of steam in service. In addition to Paul's own work, it features a selection of previously unknown large format colour Ektachrome images taken with a German-made Rolleiflex camera. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that tell the story behind each image, revealing the people, places, and machinery of the Southern Railway during this period of transition. With its unique blend of historical context and stunning visual content, The Final Years: 1964-67 is a must-have for railway enthusiasts and historians alike.

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