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Tracking Down: In Search of BR Freight in the 1980s

Tracking Down: In Search of BR Freight in the 1980s

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by Craig Oliphant and Colin Alexander

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Embark on a mesmerising journey through time and memory, where the click of a camera shutter captures more than just images—it preserves the essence of an era. In this enchanting volume, Craig’s lens becomes a time machine, whisking us back in time to the early 1980s to the smoke-blackened landscapes and bustling railways of Northeast England. From the coalfields of Southeast Northumberland to the industrial heartlands of Teesside, each photograph opens a portal to a bygone age. Feel the pulse of excitement as diesel locomotives thunder past, their engines echoing the spirit of an era on the brink of change. Through Craig’s masterful eye, we witness not just trains, but the soul of a region—a region shaped by its railways, its industries, and its people. With every turn of the page, we journey alongside Craig and his friends, soaking in the sights, sounds, and stories of a vanished world. This isn’t just a collection of photographs—it’s a tribute to resilience, a celebration of friendship, and a testament to the enduring magic of the rails. Join us on this unforgettable odyssey, where nostalgia meets innovation, and where every image is a window into a world we thought lost to time.

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Weight 540 g
Pages

80

Cover

hardback

Dimensions

245 x 190 mm

Illustrations

77

Format

landscape

ISBN

9781913893514

1 review for Tracking Down: In Search of BR Freight in the 1980s

  1. 5 out of 5

    howard.cook

    Following the demise of main line steam in the late 1960s, the north-east seemed to fall out of favour with many photographers. This volume is therefore a welcome read for modern traction enthusiasts, capturing diesel power doing what it was designed for before its very raison d’etre was swept away by so-called modernisation.

    The accompanying captions are well-researched and informative and most helpful to this ‘soft’ southern researcher, keen to learn more about an environment which was regrettably far too infrequently experienced.


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