Miscellany: Southern Railway

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Although the Southern Railway operated for a relatively short period from 1923 to Nationalisation, it established a strong identity among both the public and its staff. While much of its infrastructure and equipment came from the pre-Grouping companies, the SR was notable for its innovations, including the adoption of third-rail electrification, concrete construction, and unique locomotive designs, particularly under Bulleid. For modellers, photographic information is crucial for creating realistic models. While extensive material exists on locomotives, information on other aspects like station design, train formation, and freight facilities varies in quality. The OPC 'Miscellany' series addresses this gap by offering high-quality, illustrated books on individual railway companies, providing modellers and historians with a comprehensive photographic record. This new addition to the series focuses on the Southern Railway from 1923 to 1948. Utilizing around 250 monochrome photographs, Kevin Robertson explores the distinctive features of the Southern Railway, highlighting elements that made it recognizable to enthusiasts and modellers alike.