Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s Across the North of England. Gaunt**

Steam in the NorthRailways in the 1960s Across the North of England\nAuthor(s): Richard Gaunt\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Fonthill Media Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Fonthill Media Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781781552513, 978-1781552513\nSynopsis\nWith dramatic and previously unpublished images, Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s across the North of England is more than just a book of record. It places an emphasis on what it felt like to be there - the emotions, sounds and impressions that this poignant period triggered. Also included are recollections of the challenges faced by enthusiasts ranging from the discouraging attitudes of railway staff to the hair-raising experiences of the ambitious hitchhiker. Complementing the author's previous books on steam power in the North East, this book covers the Midland and West Coast mainlines, as well as Lancashire and Yorkshire as British Railways' working steam fleet approached its inevitable end. The images look at the environment for worki.