Overview

The 1980s was a decade of change for British Rail as the BR regions began to be replaced by sectorisation. The BR Blue livery, however, lived on through the decade, gradually being replaced by new liveries. In this photographic journey through the rail network of the 1980s, Stephen Dance portrays the last years of BR Blue and Large Logo liveries, alongside the new sectorisation and special liveries. Images include Deltics and other motive power on the East Coast Main Line; the Midland Main Line prior to the introduction of HSTs; Class 50s and other motive power on the Western Region; the electrification of the Great Eastern Main Line; and a variety of other scenes including loco-hauled services in Scotland and photographs documenting Works and freight across the country. With an array of superb photographs, Stephen Dance presents a fascinating overview of the railway scene in Britain in the 1980s.

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9781398105621

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'Captions are detailed, and the reproduction is superb, one of the best I have seen from Amberley. Various classic workings and locations are included in the book, which is split into 13 chapters. Recommended.' -- Rail Express Magazine, November 2023 'An insightful and fascinating look at a railway that has changed much in 40 years and a super reference for modellers of this dramatic period in British Rail's history.' -- Hornby Magazine, February 2024

'Captions are detailed, and the reproduction is superb, one of the best I have seen from Amberley. Various classic workings and locations are included in the book, which is split into 13 chapters. Recommended.' -- Rail Express Magazine, November 2023

'Captions are detailed, and the reproduction is superb, one of the best I have seen from Amberley. Various classic workings and locations are included in the book, which is split into 13 chapters. Recommended.' -- Rail Express Magazine, November 2023 'An insightful and fascinating look at a railway that has changed much in 40 years and a super reference for modellers of this dramatic period in British Rail's history.' -- Hornby Magazine, February 2024 'Reproduction is excellent, with many photos looking like they were taken yesterday, but closer scrutiny reveals how much the railway has changed.' -- Model Rail Magazine, March 2024

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Stephen Dance is a lifelong railway enthusiast who has been photographing Britain’s railways since the 1970s. This is his first book for Amberley Publishing.

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