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PUBLISHER: Amberley Publishing

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781445650838

RRP: £14.99

PAGES: 96

PUBLICATION DATE:
August 28, 2015

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Ayrshire Traction

Colin Howat

Colin Howat uses his wonderful collection of photographs to document the last 40 years of diesel and electric traction in Ayrshire, including both passenger and freight trains. A variety of types and classes of locomotives are covered, as well as many different locations along the route, displaying the fascinating history of the area’s modern railways. Locations include Kilmarnock, Largs, Greenburn, Longannet, Hunterston and Adrossan Harbour.

Colin Howat

Colin Howat has lived in Ayrshire all his life. He has worked within the rail industry for many years, and has a diploma in photography.

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