Adrian Vaughan Boeken

All three books of Adrian Vaughan's Signalman trilogy, a classic of railway literature, gathered together into one volume.

In this volume, the author looks at the errors within various themes across the whole history of railways, from the earliest days, through to the 21st century.

Set against the backdrop of coal-fired railways, this first installment of a trilogy chronicles Adrian Vaughan's passionate relationship with steam trains from 1945 to 1975. Beginning with a childhood fascination, he experiences the thrill and tranquility of railways, gaining insights and friendships with railwaymen. His early involvement as a volunteer and subsequent role as a porter for British Railways deepens his understanding of the railway community and the dedication they embody. The narrative captures both the joy and the complexities of this enduring love affair.

DESPITE being one of the best-known and admired rail companies in the country, by 1947 the GWR was at the lowest ebb of its entire history.

Spans the history of the route from the opening in 1840 until 1965, when British Rail withdrew all the local passenger services between Didcot and Swindon and all the intermediate stations were closed.