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BRITISH RAILWAYS FIRST GENERATION DMUS, by Hugh Longworth, published by OPC/Crecy. PRICE: £35.00

Hugh Longworth writes mighty tomes, and this is his latest – an updated and expanded edition of an earlier work, published in 2010 (which, much to my shame, I haven’tthings, seating arrangements. It will be of immense help to modellers and enthusiasts too. These first generation DMUs were around for a quite a long time in some cases, particularly after refurbishments had taken place. Indeed, even into the mid-’80s, I was delighted to be able to take a photograph of a DMU in GWR chocolate and cream livery! The work also includes rail-buses and the Blue Pullmans. It’s all printed on the finest gloss stock and represents outstanding value for money.

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