French Narrow-Gauge Album
LAST FEW COPIES
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ISBN: 9781915069139
Print runs are limited so be quick.
ISBN: 9781915069139
I'd been meaning to write regarding my purchase, so thanks for making it easier.
I'm an active HO3 / OO12 modeller, attracted to the veteran French metre gauge lines ever since meeting 'Cambrai' at Towyn many decades ago. Some of you may have seen my layout, St Fayre Rhianne, in OO9 News and Comtinental Modeller.This book, for someone like me, is superb. Memories of early RCTS tours, which I only know from 'Railway Roundabout', come to life; histories of preservation projects and lost railways enhance my knowledge, and the wealth of photographs are an absolute gold mine of period atmosphere, train formations and stock details. Even better, for someone as poorly schooled in French as I am, its written in English.
The best treat it holds are several two page spreads showing aerial shots of the Baie d'Somme line crossing the estuary towards the close of day. The colours are beautiful; the 'train in the landscape' shots reminders of two very happy visits to St Valerie and Noyelles, where the ducks waddling down the street comprise the main afternoon rush hour. (Pure, timeless Denis Allenden France.... )
I'll admit, knowing nothing about the book other than the advert, and that Strathwood only held limited quantities, I took a gamble and ordered one straight away. And I am very glad that I did. Whether you are a modeler or not, this is a lovely book, eminently readable and worth every penny of the cost.
Top read. My book of the year so far on a much neglected subject here in the UK.
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