This true story is of two boys in their later teens who have saved
up like mad to buy seven-day Railrovers and go on their train
spotting trip of a lifetime. Their Railrovers give unlimited travel
for one designated week on the London Midland Region of British
Rail. It is the first week of August 1965. Around 4,000 steam
engines are still alive and kicking but there would be just over
three years more before steam would be finally gone from British
Rail. The week is planned in advance with rigorous research and
military precision. the actual visit encapsulates eight days (seven
by London Midland Region Railrover) of total frenetic excitement.
Although the Railrover covered only the London Midland Region a
necessary pilgrimage was made to Barry Docks. Rewinds and fast
forwards to other trips are also made where appropriate. There are
frequent scarcely credible brushes with shed masters and railway
police. Visits to railway sheds are packed into every available
daylight minute and early starts are ensured through planned
overnight stays on railway platform waiting rooms etc. predictably
a lot of the week did not go according to the planned timetable and
the unforeseen consequences of this add to the overall enjoyment of
the tale. Every single engine observed (on and off shed) is
recorded in detail, together with the itineraries and in-depth
commentaries on all the amusing incidents that took place. This
work therefore provides a camera shot of one week in the declining
years of steam on British Rail.
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