Overview
As a conclusion to his popular series of industrial railways in the regions around the UK, as well two volumes examining steam locomotives at work in industry around the world, here Gordon Edgar looks at the vanishing steam era worldwide. In the main, this book covers the last quarter of a century, both on main and secondary railway lines and in industry, in countries such as China, Myanmar, Eritrea, and Poland. With stunning photography and commentary, this book takes you on a tour in search of the last vestiges of everyday working steam locomotives of all gauges, as well as featuring locomotives cast aside and forgotten about. Those few remaining steam operations covered could have an uncertain future, facing today’s commercial and political challenges.
Full Product Details
Author: Gordon Edgar
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
Imprint: Amberley Publishing
Weight: 0.436kg
ISBN: 9781398119055
ISBN 10: 1398119059
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 15 July 2025
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
'If you like 'real' working steam, this is the book for you.' 5 stars * Steam Railway Magazine, October 2025 * 'The images are described in the accompanying publicity as “stunning” and “evocative”, and we would agree. A larger format would have been more than justified. The standard of reproduction is uniformly excellent, with a wide dynamic range: highlights sparkle but are not bleached out while shadows add to the mood without darkening the whole image. The weather is not always ideal, and there are several impressive night views. No details are given of the photographic equipment used. A handful of the pictures are reproduced in monochrome for effect. In short, a fine collection of great railway photos!' * Continental Modeller Magazine, March 2026 *
'If you like 'real' working steam, this is the book for you.' 5 stars * Steam Railway Magazine, October 2025 *
'If you like 'real' working steam, this is the book for you.' 5 stars -- Steam Railway Magazine, October 2025
Author Information
Gordon Edgar has been photographing railways since 1968 and has specialised in the end of main line and industrial steam in the UK. Having served for two decades in the Army Intelligence Corps, since retirement he has devoted his time to his archive of railway photographs. Gordon has contributed to two books on steam railways in China and his photographs have also appeared in several periodicals. An accomplished photographer, Gordon Edgar has written several railway books for Amberley Publishing.
