Indian summer of steam

the long version

Duncan Hagan's fascination with photographing steam locomotives at work began in the early 1950s and was encouraged by his experiences as a trade apprentice in Doncaster Locomotive Works. It ended, as he says in his introduction, in 1965 when saddened by the demise of steam, he put his camera away. Nonetheless he has been able to produce an admirable personal record of the final flowering of the majestic qualities of steam power - in short, steam's Indian Summer which many who share his enthusiasm - and sadness - will wish to add to their collection.