Explore this wonderful selection of photographs celebrating the British Rail's traction in the 1980s.
'British Rail Motive Power in the 1980s is one of the best collections of photographs I’ve seen put together in an Amberley photo book and for £15.99 is represents excellent value for money.'
'This photo album from Amberley presents a striking array of previously unpublished, high‑quality colour images from a fascinating decade, capturing sights that would soon disappear forever.'
'A nostalgic and informative book showcasing the near past of a railway system and country that has evolved much in 40 years.'
Andrew Walker was born in Barnsley in 1962 and grew up in close proximity to the Penistone branch and to the Class 37s that operated over the line on daily trip workings to and from Wath up to the mid-1980s. He began photographing railways in 1978 and has contributed to many railway publications including a number featuring the Woodhead route, which he photographed extensively during its closing years. Vaughan is a transport history author specialising in railways.