The Last Years of Overseas Steam
$34.07
- Paperback
96 pages
- Release Date
15 January 2026
Summary
After the end of steam operation on the railways in Britain in the late 1960s, railway photographer John Whiteley travelled the world in search of the last years of steam on railways overseas. In this book he presents his photographs of the final years of steam working on the railways across the globe from West Germany, France, Austria, Italy, Czechoslovakia and Portugal to India, South Africa, Turkey and China, as well as some pictures of steam entering the preservation era in Ukraine and th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781398126732 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 139812673X |
| Author: | John Whiteley |
| Publisher: | Amberley Publishing |
| Imprint: | Amberley Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 15 January 2026 |
| Weight: | 308g |
| Dimensions: | 15mm x 166mm x 234mm |
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Critics Review
‘This collection of images will appeal to anyone with an interest in railways, as well as those who appreciate superb photography. As an example of its genre, this book is outstanding and fully deserves a rating of 5⁄5.’ – Roger Smith * Rail Advent *
‘This is very much a nostalgic tribute to a much-loved form of motive power that continues to fascinate rail enthusiasts. An excellent book to savour and enjoy!’ * The Railway Magazine *
John Whiteley
John Whiteley lives in Yorkshire and has been photographing the railways around the UK since the late 1950s. He has published many books on locomotives and other aspects of the railways over the years. This is his first book for Amberley.
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