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Colin Garratt

    Colin Garratt was a railway photographer whose work focused on capturing the romance and history of rail travel through his lens. He often published photographic albums where he selected and captioned the work of other photographers. His approach to publication, listing himself as the primary author with his name on the spine, sparked discussion regarding authorship and recognition of the original artists. His legacy lies in his extensive visual documentation of the railway world.

    Railway Photographer
    Steam Trains of the World
    The Golden Years of British Trams
    The Complete Book of Locomotives
    Ironhorse
    The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives
    • 2018
    • 2015

      Steam, Soot and Rust

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Steam, Soot and Rust -The Last Days of British Steam is a compilation of Colin Garratt's best photographs of the end of steam in Britain.

      Steam, Soot and Rust
    • 2011

      Two perfect books for train enthusiasts, with a historical reference book spanning nearly two centuries of locomotive development, and an enthralling illustrated guide to the world's greatest railway journeys of all timme

      The Complete Visual History of Steam and Rail
    • 2009

      From the early years of steam power to today?s high-speed passenger trains, this volume spans nearly two centuries of history. Divided into three sections, the book is organized chronologically, documenting developments and innovations in a concise and authoritative text.

      Complete Book of Locomotives
    • 2006

      A beautifully produced and illustrated compendium of British steam trains. Lightest of wear to book, some wear to the lower edge of the jacket, with a tear at the lower rear spine joint.

      Classic British Steam Trains
    • 2002

      This fascinating insight into the development of this mode of transport from the early beginnings of steam power to todays awe-inspiring high-speed passenger trains, will appeal to every railway enthusiast.

      The World Encyclopedia of Locomotives
    • 2000

      Guide to Locomotives of the World

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      A comprehensive history of global locomotive technology from the 1950s to the present day

      Guide to Locomotives of the World
    • 1997

      100 Years of Classic Steam

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      This book looks back over a century of locomotive production around the world, capturing engines on plantations, in heavy industry and on the main lines. With 200 photographs from four continents, author and photographer Colin Garratt's memorable scenes and absorbing text encapsulate the lasting appeal of the age of steam. A gold-foiled jacket ensures that this is a book for steam enthusiasts to treasure.

      100 Years of Classic Steam