Books in the Britain's Railways series

With over 180 photos, this book presents two generations of railway photography of the southwest of Scotland. The periods of 1960-80 and 2001-21 were chosen because the former covers the changeover years from steam to diesel, and the latter covers privatization, electrification and a reawakening of the rail network in the southwest.

The WCML and the line from Kilmarnock to Gretna were both built to ensure that services from Scotland would connect to cities in England. The changes to motive power, liveries and services over the last 30 years are reflected in the photos. With over 170 photos, this book takes the reader on a journey throughout the south and west of Scotland.