RAIL FREIGHT TODAY

Volume 1

The Rail Freight Today series was an immediate hit when it was first launched in the late 1980's. Inevitably though an incredible amount has changed over the years and this authoritative series now provides an interesting historic comparison with today’s traffic flows and loco classes.

Produced with the full co-operation of British Rail – an unrivalled and authoritative source of reference and entertainment.

Volume 1 includes features on the Rylstone branch, Warrington yard, the West coast main line, and around Carlisle area. Other topics include Manchester area and a closer look at Preston Dock, double-headed 37s at Peak Forest, the little known Deepdale branch, Trafford Park, Workington Dock, Sellafield and the Cumbrian coast.

Locomotives featured include: 08s, Class 20s, 31s, 37s, 47s, 56s, 58s, 81s, 85s, 86s, and 87s.

With lineside action, cab rides interviews and site visits to many private locations.

Rail Freight Today
Titles in this Series