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Another volume in the already acclaimed Western Chronicles series by author, researcher and hydraulic historian Adrian Curtis. This publication covers his own personal favourite, D1048. The loco was built at Crewe in maroon with small yellow panels but earned fame when she became the first of the class to get blue livery with full yellow ends in 1966. There in lies a tale of corporate blue livery that is told in full detail in a volume that will cause much debate among enthusiasts. It will be followed by D1030 the first into blue with small yellow panels and the reasons why and how. These two volumes will explode many previously held myths about early blue paint shades. There is a personal tribute to the loco from the author and a major chapter on the Western Lament rail tour, Now preserved, D1048’s publication is a must have for all those who want to quote correct facts on the fleet. At almost 100 pages, it is the biggest book of the series so far, and includes colour and black and white pictures and archive material including why she was chosen as one of the blue livery ‘guinea pigs’! At £17.99, a marginal increase due to the higher number of pages, it is a must have for those with an interest in all things blue and yellow. £17.49 POST AND PACKAGING INCLUDED!