Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland

"Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland" by Joseph Tatlow is a memoir offering a window into the author's half-century career within the railway systems of the British Isles. The book begins with the author's reflection on his colleague pushing him to write about his fifty years of service. Tatlow goes on to chronicle the evolution of rail travel, the important people, and the big changes in the complex world of locomotives in England, Scotland, and Ireland during a time of great change. While recognizing the difficulty of recalling old memories and stories, it also gives a fascinating look at the author's service to the railway system.