Class 47s: 1985-86 Inverness to Dover

Class 47s Inverness to Dover Western Docks, 1985–86

The mid-1980s brought about a period of change on the rail network, as the first Class 47s to be withdrawn started to fall by the wayside in the spring of 1986, since seriously damaged crash victims were no longer likely to be rebuilt. The first non-crash-damaged locos were withdrawn sacrificed to provide a spares pool for the others. It was also a time of change regarding how trains were heated, as steam heat became rare south of Hadrian s Wall. With over 200 images, this volume provides a visual journey of the Class 47s in 1985 86.

Available: NOW

ISBN: 978 1 913870 43 0

Price: £15.99

Series: Britain’s Railways Series, vol 22

Format: Paperback, 96 pages

Author: Ian McLean