Steam & Memories: 125 Giant Print Questions on Steam, Beeching and the Golden Age of British Railways for Seniors

Do you remember the bark of a steam locomotive working hard up a long grade? The smell of coal smoke and oil on a winter morning? The thrill of underlining a new number in your Ian Allan ABC?Steam & Memories takes you back to the golden age of British railways - from the great express locomotives of the nationalised era to the bitter battles of the Beeching cuts, from the last days of steam in August 1968 to the volunteers who saved it for all of us.125 giant print multiple-choice questions cover the locomotives, the named trains, the famous routes, the railway workers, and the moments that defined an era. Written in a peer-to-peer tone that respects your knowledge and your memories - not a textbook, but a conversation between people who were there.Every fact has been verified against historical records. No guesswork, no padding - just the real history of a world we remember with pride.Printed in giant print for comfortable reading. Perfect for railway enthusiasts, heritage railway visitors, and anyone who misses the sound of steam.A wonderful gift for fathers, grandfathers, and anyone who grew up with the railways.From True North Publishing - History remembered with dignity.