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Peter Collins’ Eastern Region Volume Now Available for Pre-Order

Step aboard a nostalgic journey through British Railways’ Eastern Region during its most transformative decades. The third volume in Peter Collins’ acclaimed “A Railwayman’s View” series is now available for pre-order, offering railway enthusiasts an unprecedented glimpse into the heart of BR operations during the 1960s and 1970s.

Peter Collins’ unique position within British Railways provided him with access that civilian photographers could only dream of. From the signal box windows to the locomotive works floors, his BR employment credentials opened doors that remained firmly shut to ordinary enthusiasts. The result is a collection of photographs that documents not just the trains, but the entire working railway culture of the Eastern Region.

King’s Cross in Its Prime Lewis Cubitt’s magnificent King’s Cross station is captured during its grimy 1970s heyday when Deltics ruled supreme and Victorian infrastructure remained largely intact. The Eastern Region was synonymous with the Class 55 Deltics, and this book captures these iconic locomotives in their natural habitat of the London East Coast Main Line terminus.

Behind the Scenes at Stratford Works One of the book’s greatest treasures is the behind-the-scenes access to Stratford Works. Peter’s photographs show Class 37s lifted off their bogies, maintenance crews at work, and the vast industrial infrastructure supporting daily operations. These images reveal the railway as a working industrial enterprise, not a heritage attraction.

Colin T. Gifford’s Influence Throughout the book, you’ll notice Peter’s artistic inspiration drawn from Colin T. Gifford’s atmospheric approach to railway photography. From the foggy morning scenes at March depot to the moody industrial landscapes, Peter captures the “dirty working atmosphere” that made British Railways so compelling during this transitional period.

Pre-Order Advantage

For a limited time, pre-orders receive free shipping, saving £5 on your purchase. This softback edition contains over 200 pages of previously unpublished photographs, each meticulously captioned with technical details and historical context.

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