When British Railways took its first hesitant steps towards
modernisation, it was probably disappointing for railway fans when
the first main line diesel locomotives emerged in the black livery
used on steam traction in the same power classification. Railway
bosses must have had a change of heart in the mid-1950s because, on
19th August 1956, a party touring Derby works discovered Nos. 10000
and 10201 standing in the paint shop bedecked in green livery
together with a diesel shunter that was undergoing the same
treatment. This marked the beginning of the green diesel era which
lasted until official policy changed in favour of corporate rail
blue in 1965. The change was only gradual, however, and it was many
years before green disappeared completely from the scene. Using
some of the most evocative images available, this album will
rekindle happy memories for the many who witnessed this era and
provide an insight into the diesel railway at that time for those
not so lucky.
General
Imprint: |
Capital Transport Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
November 2019 |
Authors: |
Michael Welch
|
Dimensions: |
250 x 219mm (L x W) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
112 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-85414-439-3 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-85414-439-1 |
Barcode: |
9781854144393 |
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