Railways Around Brighton in the 1970s and 1980s

Railways Around Brighton in the 1970s and 1980s Author: Andy Gibbs
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

... duty. The one closest to the camera has worked the Eastbourne newspaper and van train, headcode 43. An old Hillman Minx can also be glimpsed to the left. Taken on 6 May 1982. Stormy skies at Brighton as No. 33211 and unidentified Class.

The Southern Region in the 1970s and 1980s

The Southern Region in the 1970s and 1980s Author: Andy Gibbs
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

A fascinating collection of previously unpublished photographs documenting an interesting time in British railway history, focusing on British Rail's Southern Region.

The Western Region in the 1970s and 1980s

The Western Region in the 1970s and 1980s Author: Andy Gibbs
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

A wonderfully evocative portrait of the Western Region during an interesting time of transformation on Britain's railways.

Railway Renaissance

Railway Renaissance Author: Gareth David
Publisher: Pen and Sword

... 1970s and 1980s there was growing demand for better links to major airports in the London area . While Gatwick had always benefited from its adjacent station on the London - Brighton ... around one hour by rail from Central London ...

British railway enthusiasm

British railway enthusiasm Author: Ian Carter
Publisher: Manchester University Press

... 1970s and 1980s, has not been so successful in creating “believability” and true realism in our models as some folk ... Brighton and South Coast Railway's most celebrated chief mechanical officer, Francis Webb the London and North ...

Government, the Railways and the Modernization of Britain

Government, the Railways and the Modernization of Britain Author: Charles Loft
Publisher: Routledge

... 1970s and 1980s was the political price to be paid for relatively small savings. A commitment to maintaining the ... Brighton/Newhaven, Folkestone, Dover and Southend) showed a profit. Even a 40 8. The management of decline?

The Scottish Region in the 1970s and 1980s

The Scottish Region in the 1970s and 1980s Author: Andy Gibbs
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

... Brighton. You might see the odd Scottish Class 47 down south but nothing more exotic than that. It wasn't until a camping trip with the Venture Scouts got me to Ayr and Edinburgh and the weird and wonderful Scottish railways, or so they ...