The Southern Scene

The Southern Scene by Maurice Earley, published in 1973, is a finely curated photographic album that captures the distinct character of the Southern Railway during the steam era. As one of the most respected railway photographers of his generation, Earley brings an artistic eye to his compositions, focusing on both the machinery and the mood of the railway landscape. This volume features a selection of striking black-and-white and early color images that reflect the quiet strength and daily rhythm of Southern operationsmain lines, country stations, branch lines, and locomotives at rest or in motion. Each photograph is carefully framed to highlight the elegance of steam power set against the changing light and scenery of southern England. A compact but powerful volume, it appeals to both seasoned railway enthusiasts and those with an appreciation for the visual legacy of Britain's steam age.