AS the Western Region Shopping Controller at Paddington HQ, Mike Stephens, chose to select the batch of four Westerns not to receive Dual Air Brakes, D1017 Western Warrior, D1018 Western Buccaneer, D1019 Western Challenger, and D1020 Western Hero, we thought what a better way than to keep his them going by producing all four books from the series in one volume? So, this volume features the vacuum victims D1017-20 and will make the perfect addition to the library, just as Mike intended staff to know the four engines without dual brakes by the choice of his consecutive loco number sequence, we believe four books in one will help enthusiasts pick the vacuum-braked engines off the shelf in their own collection. Perfect! The reasons behind the lack of air brakes for the ‘Fab Four’ are all dealt with and so too are some of the experiments, particularly D1020’s window wiper addition. On top of that, there are some never before published pictures of the ‘Fab Four’ and the story behind D1018’s lost name plate and how the replacement one was the cause of much annoyance from the purchaser on its withdrawal. It seems, Swindon may well have cut a corner or two. Add to that the length of D1019’s name plate and you have all the ingredients of a volume that rightly pays tribute to the lost Westerns withdrawn early because they were deemed non-standard. Retailing at the slightly higher price of £21.99 to reflect all four books in one volume, this A5 books comes with colour and black and white pictures, and a standard dust jacket with glossy paper inside. It boasts more than 75 pages and will be a more than valuable addition to the series, indeed, it is a must have! Post and packing, is of course, included for FREE.