Win a copy of 'Memories of Steam'

24/09/2008

The steam age provokes strong interest from those who fondly remember it first-hand and the true flavour of the glory days of steam is brought to life in this richly illustrated collection of first-hand accounts from passengers and railwaymen across Britain.

 

From drivers on the glamorous mainline locomotives to everyday commuters and trainspotting schoolboys, the engaging stories give a real glimpse into the lives of those who lived and worked in the steam era.

 

Hundreds of wonderful photographs featuring stations, staff, passengers and trains in glorious colour and black and white, transport the reader back to this lovingly remembered age of transport.

 

Contents Include:

• At the Station
• Travelling by Train
• The Railway Network
• The Railway Companies
• The Railways in Wartime
• British Rail
• The Railwaymen: on the Trains
• The Railwaymen: off the Trains
• Holidays by Rail

Author Info:

 

Tom Quinn is author of the top selling Tales of the Old Railwaymen for D&C, as well as several other books on a variety of subjects including railways, fishing, antique collecting and walking.  He is former editor of The Countryman, and current editor of Country Landowner magazine, and also contributes to The Times. Tom has many more stories to tell (that aren’t in the book) and is available for interview. 

 

 

Memories of Steam is published by David & Charles on 25th September RRP £25

 

Mature Times has 5 copies of the book to give away. For the chance to win a copy, just answer the following question.

 

 

According to an article in the General Information section of our Travel pages, what groip of people have just been granted free travel in London by Mayor of London Boris Johnson?

 

 

Competition closes 20th October 2008