An Erk Among the Elks

Born in Lincolnshire, Harold Bonnett spent his working life on the railways, and retired from a managerial position at the Old GWR at Paddington. He is a recognised authority on steam engines, having written extensively on the subject. Saga on the Steam Plough, originally published by Allen and Unwin, was reprinted by David and Charles. He has given many talks on TV and radio about steam. He lives in Rake, near Liss, Hampshire.