Chasing Steam in 1966:A Teenager in Pursuit of the Disappearing Steam Locomotive

by: Keith Widdowson (Author)

Publisher: The History Press

Publication Date: 11 April 2024

Language: English

Print Length: 160 pages

ISBN-10: 180399519X

ISBN-13: 9781803995199

Book Description

by: 1966 the steam locomotive was entering its death throes:withdrawals were being carried out at a frenetic pace, with the slightest defect sending engines straight to the cutter’s torch.In an attempt to capture the British steam scene before it was no more, teenage enthusiast Keith Widdowson made it his mission to travel the length and breadth of the country to obtain runs behind as many locomotives as possible. Armed with a Southe Region season ticket and enjoying the camaraderie of fellow devotees, Keith quickly amassed many catches and great mileage, but countless oveight and lengthy expeditions to the north of England and Scotland throughout the summer of 1966 were needed to complete the picture.With a multitude of photographs, maps and notebook extracts, Chasing Steam in 1966 is a window into a bygone age. Join Keith on his 47,000-mile jouey that takes in the demise of the Somerset & Dorset and ex-Great Central lines, and showcases the hunt for the handful of remaining Jubilees, capturing all the joys and frustrations of a great steam chase.

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