Modeller’s bookshelf review special
George Dent and Chris Leigh present eight new titles that will appeal to modellers and general enthusiasts alike.
SCOTTISH ‘DUFFS’ IN DETAIL
These wonderful books, produced by the Scottish Diesel & Electric Group, shine a light upon the Class 47s that became a vital cog in the ScotRail machine during the 1980s and 1990s.
The first title concentrates on the ScotRail Class 47/4s, which provided traction for long-distance passenger workings within Scotland and on express services along the East Coast Main Line. A wealth of prototype information for each individual Scottish-allocated ‘47/4’ outlines key modifications and depot allocations, while the text is accompanied by a range of high-quality colour images, displaying plenty of livery variations.
The second volume looks at the Class 47/7s, converted especially for push-pull ScotRail Express services linking Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Each individual member of the sub-class is examined in detail, including details of their post-ScotRail careers. There’s also plenty of useful data regarding the coaching stock used on these services, including the Mk 2f DBSOs.
Both titles are essential reading for anyone interested in customising their models, or those who simply want to learn more about this exciting period of Scottish rail operations.