Fascinating facts and figures bring to life the legendary Swindon The age of steam is past, the reality of Swindon Works is long gone now ? but the legend lives on. What made the Great Western Railway's Swindon Works iconic? Was it its world-wide reputation; perhaps its profound impact in shaping New Swindon town; or that it melded those who worked 'Inside' into one big family? This book, by popular railway historian, Rosa Matheson, provides some answers; in a new, exciting format it helps explain why the never-ending love-story continues. With big facts, and fascinating stories it is a must read not only for 'Insiders' and their families and heirs, nor just for GWR fans and railway enthusiasts everywhere but also to new-comers seeking to find a way in to railway history. AUTHOR: Rosa Matheson is Swindon's best-known railway author. A long-time enthusiast of Swindon Works, GWR and women's railway history, she has a large collection of memorabilia and has written a number of books and articles on her pet topics. She is also active in presenting talks to the community. SELLING POINTS: ? Bursting with facts, figures and fascinating snippets ? Part of the Steam Museum 2016 celebrations: May Book Fair author event / September museum event ? Facebook group ex- apprentices contributed ideas for the book ? Revealing nicknames, shared vocabulary, pay and conditions ? Memories range from apprentices being thrown into washbasins to the distinctive smell of the machine shop ? By a well-known Swindon author 40 b/w illustrations
