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These fascinating, evocative stories will transport readers back to the heart of the Second World War, in Britain. The life of railwaymen during the war is one which is not often considered but which demanded its own share of bravery. Steaming into the Blitz is full of lively characters, humour, and attention to detail.

"The author's railway family background ensures that the stories are very realistic - especially in the banter between the, by and large, well-drawn characters! ... even a working engineman couldn't find too much to fault. Recommended." Steam Railway magazine

The stories tell the tale of some of the North West's footplatemen following the Second World War, as the railways undergo a series of dramatic changes due to nationalisation, the introduction of diesel engines, and the slow but steady demise of the Age of Steam.

Steaming into the Heyday introduces George Denton - a boy with a dream to follow in his GWR driver's footsteps. Each story takes us to the next station on George's journey, offering a snapshot of life in Britain around and between the two World Wars, whilst also offering a fascinating insight into the world of British railways.

Steaming into Troubles is the final book in this unforgettable series, which takes readers on a thorough, fun and sometimes poignant journey through the times when we relied on steam railways to keep our countries running. From 1814 through to 1993 (by which time steam railways had become more of a novelty than a necessity), we see life through the eyes of the railwaymen, and experience just a few of the difficulties that came with life in the cab - some more serious than others. Fans of previous books in the series will be pleased to see a few familiar faces, too.A departure from form, in that the stories span the 19th and 20th centuries almost in entirety, and cover life on a number of railways (as well as a hop across to mainland Europe), nevertheless the author's charm and wit, and in-depth railway knowledge, are evident. Guaranteed to entertain and, as always, educate. The Steaming Into series has proved incredibly popular since its inception in 2012; regularly topping Amazon categories, and gaining glowing reviews from readers across the globe. These books are by no means just for railway fans, but of course will touch the hearts of those who already know and love trains and their history.

From the author of the ever-popular Steaming Into books: the first in a series of short crime fiction novels, set aboard the steam railways.In wartime Birkenhead, tragedy strikes when a gang of mischievous children ignore their parents' warnings and play amid the bombsites. It soon becomes clear that the local hospital has been the victim of some black-market activity and the substandard medicine fails to do its job. A boy who should have been saved has lost his life.Retired Detective Inspector Roger Wolseley has seen enough greedy chancers making capital from the war and makes it his mission in retirement to hunt down the criminal behind the knock-off drugs. He soon has his man and is hot on his tail, heading for the South Coast on the Margate Express.A young family become unintentionally entangled in Wolseley's escapades, and fans of Michael Clutterbuck's previous books will be delighted to find Driver George Denton and Fireman Lance Hargreaves also have a role to play.