‘Those Were the Years Those Were’ Part 1, by Michael Reade (with apologies to Geoff Plumb!)

WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

Michael was able, during extensive business travel by rail and road in the U.K., to capture the rail scene in colour from 1960 to the end of mainline steam in 1968. Opportunities arose during lunchtimes and summer evenings in various industrial locations, and together with a London Midland Southern Area lineside permit used in various…

‘Underground Trains on the Isle of Wight’, by Brian Hardy

WFD Watford Beechen Grove Baptist Church, Clarendon Road, Watford, United Kingdom

London Transport expert Brian Hardy makes a welcome return to the branch, this time looking at the variety of former LT stock that has worked on the Isle of Wight since 1967 and into the present day, carrying on the tradition of second-hand (pre-loved?) motive power and rolling stock used on the island. Please note…