Irish Railways in the 1950s and 1960s
Irish Railways in the 1950s and 1960s

Author: Kevin McCormack

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2017-06-30

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 1473872006

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In the 1950s and 1960s the railway system in Ireland became a magnet for enthusiasts from Great Britain who realized that, as on the mainland, a way of life was fast disappearing as diesel traction replaced steam and the size of the rail network across Ireland was shrinking. Much of the interest stemmed from the similarity with the railways in Great Britain. Also, the existence of several narrow gauge systems, two railway-owned tramways and some cross-border operators added to the fascination. This album covers those main line and narrow gauge railways in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland during the 1950s and 1960s, which were photographed in color and the images used are believed never to have appeared in print before. Although most of the pictures depict individual locomotives or ones hauling trains, the opportunity has been taken to show some of the railway infrastructure of the period as well, since this is of particular interest to railway modelers. There has been a very active preservation movement in Ireland over the years, with many wonderful steam-hauled rail tours being operated that continue to this day, however this book will focus on the normal every day operations.

The Great Northern Railway
The Great Northern Railway

Author: Tom Ferris

Publisher: Midland Publishing

Published: 2003-01-01

Total Pages: 112

ISBN-13: 9781857801699

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This volume provides a photographic celebration of one of Ireland's best loved and most respected railways, the Great Northern. The book focuses on the years from 1945 until the end of regular steam workings on former GNR lines in 1965.

Seventy Years of Railway Photography
Seventy Years of Railway Photography

Author: Colin Boocock

Publisher: Pen and Sword

Published: 2018-03-30

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 152670014X

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Colin Boococks' railway photographs are already familiar as they have been featured in a variety of railway books and magazines. This book shows around 300 of his favorite images that illustrate the many different aspects of railway photography.The key seven chapters in this book each cover one decade from the 1940s up to the present day. Not only do they display the early improvement in his photography as he gained experience, they also bring into focus how much railways have changed over the last seventy years. Grimy steam locomotives in smoky surroundings persisted in ever-reducing pockets as more modern forms of traction spread across our railways. Working steam finally disappeared from UK main lines in 1968 and around coal mines in the mid–1980s.The later chapters benefit greatly from Colins' worldwide travels, in which he searched for more unfamiliar railways. The growth of heritage railways also features.Useful appendices add insights into Colins' experience of camera technologies and photographic techniques. These emphasize the changes that have faced him as his photography has moved from black-and-white to color, and from films and darkrooms to the computer and the digital age. Colin last used film in early 2004, having embraced digital photography with enthusiasm.