"Master Railroad Builder" by Steve Booth.
This is an American book which made reference to the SLR on two of its pages.
The track diagram included in the text puts the date a little after 1984.
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Notice the reference to the 50 page Rule Book and the optimistic assertion that it was understood by all. The picture inside Old Oak signal box with track circuit lamps embedded in the diagram shows that signalling at Old Oak was sophisticated even at this early date. Looking through the window at Old Oak you can see a siding which is no longer present; it sweeps well to the left. There is no loading bay.
At the bottom of page two is a photograph of the then regular member, Paul Penfold driving a black 5. The caption says "Waiting to depart" but this is incorrect since careful inspection shows the picture was taken at Dingly with the loco facing the turntable!
There is a photo credit to J C Meatcher. Does anyone know who he is or was? The American origins of the book are evident; 'engineer' and 'railroad'.
The 'Black 5' on page 2 was not on the railway for long; (the number 5157 suggests its name to be 'The Glasgow Highlander'.) However, George on page 1, driven by Joseph, is still on the railway as is the electric, ubiquitous as ever, also sneaking into page 2.
Does anyone recognise the young boy? Now must be well grown up!
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