A reprint of a 1987 book, originally published by Oxford Publishing Company, by author Peter Smith. It tells the story of his life as a young fireman working on the old Somerset & Dorset line. He discusses his day-to-day work as well as more unique events, such as when he drove the last northbound ‘Pines Express’ in 1962. This book contains the original text and is further enhanced by a new set of black & white images of the line. 288 pages.