The 1960s saw great change in British society, which was moving ever further from the deference that had been ebbing since the Great War and ever faster towards the ‘white heat’ of new technology.
For British Railways, the move to modernise had begun the previous decade, though it soon became clear that it would have to rationalise its network if it was to hold its own in the face of growing competition from road and air transport. With the line closures, came new uniforms, new liveries and a last breath of steam, as Doctor Beeching and his successors strove to break even and build a new business from the old.
Greg Morse takes us through this turbulent ten-year period, which started with financial uncertainty and ended with BR poised to launch the fastest diesel-powered train in the world.
...this book covers the subject matter well in an easy to read style – with the text backed up with an excellent selection of images.
Rail Express
Greg Morse succinctly sums up the whole feeling and atmosphere of the decade in a thought-provoking, well-illustrated, lively introduction to the railway scene of the 1960s.
Best of British
Greg Morse provides a wonderful overview of this era of change, which began with considerable financial uncertainty but ended with British Rail about to enter the world of high-speed rail travel. The illustrations alone provide a wonderful window into what was a monumental period for the railways, and at a modest £8.99 the book is a must for the bookshelf.
Railways Illustrated
