Ian Allans's 50 Years of Railways 1942-1992

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Published to celebrate 50 years of Ian Allan railway publications, this book is a serious look at the evolution of British railways between 1942 and 1992. The book shows the changes that have occurred, from the traumas of World War II to the coming of the Channel Tunnel, from the final years of the Big Four to the end of steam, and from nationalisation to experiments with privatization. Illustrated with over 400 black and white photos, many never before published. 256 pages.