Berkshire Traction

A visual journey through 40 years of Berkshire's railway evolution, from the iconic HSTs to the modern Class 800s.

Starting in the late 1970s, this book chronicles the railways of Berkshire, showcasing the transformation of passenger, parcels, and freight services. Explore a variety of traction, from classic diesel locomotives to the cutting-edge Class 800 InterCity Express Trains. Railways radiate from Reading, and this book travels to the extremities of Berkshire, along the Great Western mainline to Langley and Lower Basildon, the Berks & Hants route to Hungerford, and south to Mortimer. Also covered is the former southern route to Sandhurst and Ascot.

Relive the history of Berkshire's railways through stunning photography and detailed accounts of infrastructure changes, British Rail privatization, and the evolution of railway transport. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and history buffs interested in the Great Western Railway and the Intercity Express Programme.