In this book, author Maxwell Jackson shares some of his personal recollections of train spotting during the days of steam. As well as looking at the process of number collecting and chasing trains, he also describes the comradeship which formed among train spotters and attempts to explain what drew them in and why the pastime is so engaging.
He begins his travels during the 1950s, when steam was at its peak and discusses his exploits throughout the final years of steam. Illustrated with several archive black & white photographs. 218 pages.