Books by John Stretton

2006 was a landmark year in the history of the Dean Forest Railway, with the opening of the extension to Parkend by HRH Princess Anne. This title presents a selection of 'past' views' and contrasts them with developments on the railway, which took place since the publication of the earlier volume in 2002.

This was the year of the wedding of Charles and Diana, Ronald Reagan became the 40th President of the USA. On the railways the Tyne & Wear Metro opened, the HST network was expanding and loco-hauled passenger trains were on the decline.