The Trains We Loved - Softcover

Thomas, David St. John; Whitehouse, Patrick

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0715313835 ISBN 13: 9780715313831

Publisher: David & Charles, 2002

Synopsis

The final collaborative work from the celebrated partnership of David St John Thomas and Patrick Whitehouse, The Trains We Loved recalls the finest days of Britain's railways, at the end of the steam era and into the early years of nationalization. This richly-illustrated volume features 32 splendid paintings, many previously unpublished, by Philip Hawkins, and 100 of the finest black and white railway photographs by Philip Alexander, Eric Treacy and other famous names. The richly atmospheric text, is a satisfying mix of nostalgia and sound research.

About this title

About the Author:

Patrick Whitehouse and David St John Thomas shared a deep love of the railways. Both authors wrote a large number of railway books, some as individuals but many in collaboration. Patrick Whitehouse was dedicated to railway preservation, his death in 1993 brought to an end a great writing partnership which sold more than a million books. David St John Thomas was the founder of David & Charles and its chairman until 1990. He lives in Nairn, Scotland.

About this edition

• Publisher: David & Charles
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0715313835
• ISBN 13: 9780715313831
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192
• Illustrator: Hawkins Philip