In this, the first in a planned series of books from renowned West Country artist Alan Ward, Alan shares with the reader some of the inspirations and techniques behind a selection of his railway paintings. His enthusiasm for the subject matter is clear from the attention to detail evident within the finished artwork, which is further enhanced by the informative and entertaining narrative which accompanies many of the pictures.

A second anthology of articles on the development and operation of first generation "modern traction" around the world - "modern" is used in the loosest possible sense!

Anthology of articles on the development and operation of first generation "modern traction" around the world - "modern" is used in the loosest possible sense!