Download or read book London's Railways 1967-1977 written by Jim Blake and published by Wharncliffe. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pictorial book covers London's railways from 1967 to 1977, showing the transition from steam to diesel and electric traction. This volume has a very readable narrative, telling tales of the authors adventures during his many trips around the London railway network. The volume encapsulates a period of time in Britain, during which a great deal of change was taking place, not only with railways and transport, but also socially and economically. Jim Blake, describes all of these changes, while also looking at the capitals transport scene of the period.