Class 40 Appeal releases new book dedicated to 40012

THE MIDLAND Railway – Butterley-based Class 40 Appeal (CFA) has released a new book chronicling the history of 40012 Aureol.

Written by CFA chairman Paul Hill, the limited edition 180-page hardback book, titled The Life & Times of D212 Aureol, has been released to assist in raising funds for the ongoing preservation and maintenance of 40012.

The book details the history of the locomotive throughout it life, including its British Rail operating days, its departmental use in connection with the Crewe remodelling works, and in preservation.

The text is accompanied by more than 300 photographs. Priced at £29.95, plus £4.95 for post and packing, the book is available from: Class 40 Appeal, 65 Darby Road, Wednesbury, West Midlands, WS10 0PN, or by emailing d212_40012_aureol@yahoo.com for further information.