In this book, author Michael Baker presents a series of photographs illustrating the railways in southern England since 1953.
The Southern Since 1953 traces the changing railways of southern England, covering the whole south coast from Kent to Cornwall. The book illustrates the change from steam and diesel and electric traction in the region and follows the development from steam trains to the modern electric units in use today.
Over 250 archive black & white and recent colour photographs are featured, with each being accompanied by an informative caption. Images feature rolling stock, stations, narrow gauge lines and railway infrastructure. An introduction and brief history of railways in southern England since 1953 is also included. 140 pages.