Overview

Blake Paterson was both a career railwayman and a railway enthusiast who worked for the Western Region, based at Paddington and Reading. He was also a passionate and very accomplished photographer. Aware of the great changes to the railway network which were underway, even before the publication of Dr Beeching's notorious report, he resolved to record as much of the changing railway scene, as was possible. To do this, he set himself demanding schedules and would often travel great distances, sometimes using overnight trains, to reach the more remote corners of the network. During this intense period of photographic activity he took thousands of images, normally only taking a photo when the sun was shining and aiming to capture the trains in picturesque settings. He sought innovative angles and unlike many railway photographers of the era, he made a particular point of including people, particularly railway employees, in his photographs. It is believed that none of the images in this volume have been previously published.

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Those interested in the transition from steam to diesel and in the 1960s should find this book and series very useful. -- CA * The Railway Observer * It is remarkable that none of the evocative colour images in this book are believed to have been published before...lovely photos presenting a real nostalgia trip for those, like me, 'of a certain age'. -- AK * Great Western Echo *

Those interested in the transition from steam to diesel and in the 1960s should find this book and series very useful. -- CA * The Railway Observer * It is remarkable that none of the evocative colour images in this book are believed to have been published before...lovely photos presenting a real nostalgia trip for those, like me, 'of a certain age'. -- AK * Great Western Echo * Its strength is the combination of images and background information...for anyone who remembers the area during this era, it will most probably evoke plenty of memories. -- GP * Railway Magazine *

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This book has been compiled by two life long railway enthusiasts who have written many transport books, Kevin McCormack and Martin Jenkins. They are also trustees of the Online Transport Archive, a registered charity which preserves collections of transport photographs and cine film, making these available to authors, film makers and the general public.

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