The Rail Freight Today series was an immediate hit when it was first launched in the late 1980's. Inevitably though an incredible amount has changed over the years and this authoritative series now provides an interesting historic comparison with today’s traffic flows and loco classes. An unrivalled source of reference and entertainment contrasting superb Scottish scenery with many unique industrial site visits. As well as the WCML & ECML, this volume features freight traffic on the scenic Highland lines, including Fort William, Crianlarich, Oban, Stirling, Montrose, Aberdeen and Inverness. Also a close look at fascinating site operations at British Steel Ravenscraig, and Blue Circle Cement near Dunbar. Many little used branch lines such as Auchmuty, Crombie, and Menstrie are also featured. Current Speedlink and trip workings are examined in detail, including Stranraer, Ayr, Glasgow and Edinburgh areas. Also coal traffic from the Blindwells and the Ayrshire coalfield. Other features include yard operations at Thornton and Mossend. BR Locomotive types shown at work: 08s, Class 20s, 26s, 37s, 47s, 56s, 85s, 87s, 90s, plus many industrial shunters. With plenty of lineside action , cab rides and site visits to key private user locations.