This book takes you back it the years of Network SouthEast. On 10 June 1986 the image of the rail network of London and the South East of England was overhauled, officially launched by Chris Green in a blaze of publicity at Waterloo station. Stations were to be upgraded or totally rebuilt, and new ones were going to be added to the network. New rolling stock was to be built to replace the tired and old trains of the South East. Network SouthEast certainly delivered its promises during its short eight-year life. Here, Mark Battle recalls some personal memories from the NSE era and utilises photographs from his own personal collection, as well as sharing the work of others. Network SouthEast truly changed the way railways were run and operated and laid the foundations for the railway of the present day. 'An interesting and informative book which goes that little bit beyond just the trains the business used.'-- "Railways Illustrated Magazine, April 2026" 'The author draws on his own memories and photo collection to produce a first rate illustrated account of an important era of major changes in our railway history. Very strongly recommended.'-- "The Railway Magazine, March 2026" 'This is surely a volume that will be of great interest to railway history enthusiasts and all with an interest in our coal-related industrial past. Very strongly recommended.'-- "Rail Express Magazine, April 2026" 'A powerful reminder that the NSE years were better than those which came before and have come since.'-- "Model Rail Magazine, October 2025" 'There are lessons to be learned from this well-researched book, both for current transport planners, and also rail campaigners. Recommended.'-- "Railwatch, October 2025" Mark Battle was fifteen years old when Network SouthEast was created and witnessed the change and development of the rail sector throughout its 8 year life. Mark now lives in Yorkshire with his family and is a volunteer at the National Railway Museum.