Privileged Journey, Volume 1: 1940–1962 – by David Maidment
Privileged Journey is a vivid and personal memoir of David Maidment’s youthful passion for trains and his early career in British Railways, covering the years 1940 to 1962.
Illustrated with over 140 black-and-white photographs (most taken by the author), the book traces his early fascination with steam locomotives, his ‘trainspotting’ days, and his many journeys across Britain and continental Europe as a student and management trainee.
Highlights include:
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Detailed locomotive performance accounts
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Rare train logs and operational records
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Narratives based on his Steam World magazine articles
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Insights drawn from oral history interviews recorded by the UK National Railway Museum
This volume forms the first part of Maidment’s autobiography, with a second volume planned to cover his career as a stationmaster, railway manager, and international railway safety consultant.
Product Details:
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Author: David Maidment
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Publisher: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
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ISBN: 9781783831081
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Category: Transport / Railway History
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First Published: 30 September 2014
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Format: Hardback with dustcover
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Pages: 208
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Condition: Brand new, ready for quick dispatch
A must-have for railway enthusiasts, transport historians, and steam locomotive fans.
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