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This book is the inside story of one of the most incredible railway restoration projects ever undertaken: how Andrew Cook, a British businessman, rescued one of the last surviving French 141 R Class steam locomotives and restored it to working order along with 10 vintage Swiss carriages, to form one of the most remarkable classic heritage trains on the European continent.
Drawing on unique first-hand experience, Andrew Thompson and Andrew Cook chronicle the triumphs and disappointments of what became one of the most far-reaching heritage projects ever seen. The episodes of the story, as they unfold, provide a fascinating yet candid behind-the-scenes look at an intriguing multi-national venture. Superbly illustrated throughout with colour photographs and diagrams. Hardback. 160 pages. Published 2011. Original Price £24.95