Paul Shannon

Looking at the changing patterns of rail freight since 1968, this book examines the gradual shift from wagonload to trainload operation, the cull of public goods depots and small private sidings and the Speedlink years. It also includes details of wagon types and terminal facilities, along with many charts, diagrams and plans.

Covers: Glasgow termini: Buchanan Street, Central, Queen Street and St Enoch; Glasgow suburbs and North Clydeside; The Callander and Oban line including the branches to Killin and Ballachulish; The West Highland line from Glasgow to Fort William; The West Highland Extension to Mallaig; and rails around the Trossachs.

Juxtaposes photographs of the same railway location separated in time. This book includes photographs of Anglesey, Menai Bridge to Bangor and Ruabon to Dolgellau, Blaenau and Welshpool.