Stephenwolsten Posted February 19, 2019 Share Posted February 19, 2019 Event at Kidderminster Railway Museum for information: 16th March 2019 Film Show - Never Again - Tales from the Master Neverers with members of the MNA Towards to end of steam, a number of young men covered steam workings wherever they could with their cameras in the search of that elusive 'master shot'. In order to get this, they travelled widely in the country, visited engine sheds, sometimes in the early hours of the morning and sometimes clandestinely and cleaned engines which they knew were working the following day and which they wanted to photograph. They would then leave notes for the crew as to where they might be photographing, sometimes with a ten bob note attached, and requested a little more smoke for a better effect. They often travelled on footplates if possible, took reels and reels of film, both 35mm and medium size format, and even now they still hold reunions at Ribblehead each year to coincide with the Fifteen Guinea special date of 11th August 1968, the very last steam working by BR. They became legends in the train enthusiast world and were known as the MNA, or Master Neverers' Association. Although they were a product of the fifties and sixties and lived life to the full (usually cars and beer and trains, but not necessarily in that order) they are of course now respected pillars of society, and have recently pooled their memories to produce a four volume set of books about their exploits and showing some of their finest collective work from 50 plus years ago. The book sold out within weeks before Christmas, but we are going to have the chance to hear about some of their exploits and see some of their photographs. We are privileged that this is their first ever public outing and it should be a most entertaining evening as they enlighten us as to what the Master Neverers did all those years ago in the pursuit of their 'master shot'. The show starts at 7.30pm and goes on till about 10pm. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4rosegrove Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Disappointed that I have a prior commitment. Great book! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 25, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2019 On 19/02/2019 at 15:46, Stephenwolsten said: Event at Kidderminster Railway Museum for information: 16th March 2019 Film Show - Never Again - Tales from the Master Neverers with members of the MNA Towards to end of steam, a number of young men covered steam workings wherever they could with their cameras in the search of that elusive 'master shot'. In order to get this, they travelled widely in the country, visited engine sheds, sometimes in the early hours of the morning and sometimes clandestinely and cleaned engines which they knew were working the following day and which they wanted to photograph. They would then leave notes for the crew as to where they might be photographing, sometimes with a ten bob note attached, and requested a little more smoke for a better effect. They often travelled on footplates if possible, took reels and reels of film, both 35mm and medium size format, and even now they still hold reunions at Ribblehead each year to coincide with the Fifteen Guinea special date of 11th August 1968, the very last steam working by BR. They became legends in the train enthusiast world and were known as the MNA, or Master Neverers' Association. Although they were a product of the fifties and sixties and lived life to the full (usually cars and beer and trains, but not necessarily in that order) they are of course now respected pillars of society, and have recently pooled their memories to produce a four volume set of books about their exploits and showing some of their finest collective work from 50 plus years ago. The book sold out within weeks before Christmas, but we are going to have the chance to hear about some of their exploits and see some of their photographs. We are privileged that this is their first ever public outing and it should be a most entertaining evening as they enlighten us as to what the Master Neverers did all those years ago in the pursuit of their 'master shot'. The show starts at 7.30pm and goes on till about 10pm. Will have to try and get to this - should be a wonderful evening. Any other like minded RMwebbers out there? Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90164 Posted February 25, 2019 Share Posted February 25, 2019 Just finished reading volume 1. Some great photographs and stories! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 25, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 25, 2019 And sods law - have just realised I am out of the country that weekend.... Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 David Postle has just posted an update on the KRM site. Bill The positive news to relate is that March 2019 is the month when the book finally gets printed. Some of the running sheets were received on 13th February and the quality of the print was just what we had hoped for, so our confidence is high that the rest of the book will now be printed to our exacting standards. Currently pdfs are being completed for the remainder of the book and will be with the printer before the end of this week. The actual print schedule will then become available and will be posted on this site. Arrangements have been made for us to see the remaining running sheets off the end of the press and this will provide an extra layer of quality control now that we have hopefully solved all the technical problems. So as we finally reach the finishing straight with hopefully no more hurdles to overcome, the updates will become more frequent as we post positive dates for each of the stages in the process. The actual dates will become clearer over the next couple of weeks as we progress each stage. Once we know an exact delivery date (now to be counted in weeks rather than months!), then we will try and organise another launch of the book, maybe to coincide with one of the events on the SVR. We very much regret the delays in the production of this book but hopefully we can appreciate that when it finally does arrive, it will be a fitting example of the work of one our finest railway photographers in Colin Gifford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted March 5, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, Bill Jamieson said: David Postle has just posted an update on the KRM site. Bill The positive news to relate is that March 2019 is the month when the book finally gets printed. Some of the running sheets were received on 13th February and the quality of the print was just what we had hoped for, so our confidence is high that the rest of the book will now be printed to our exacting standards. Currently pdfs are being completed for the remainder of the book and will be with the printer before the end of this week. The actual print schedule will then become available and will be posted on this site. Arrangements have been made for us to see the remaining running sheets off the end of the press and this will provide an extra layer of quality control now that we have hopefully solved all the technical problems. So as we finally reach the finishing straight with hopefully no more hurdles to overcome, the updates will become more frequent as we post positive dates for each of the stages in the process. The actual dates will become clearer over the next couple of weeks as we progress each stage. Once we know an exact delivery date (now to be counted in weeks rather than months!), then we will try and organise another launch of the book, maybe to coincide with one of the events on the SVR. We very much regret the delays in the production of this book but hopefully we can appreciate that when it finally does arrive, it will be a fitting example of the work of one our finest railway photographers in Colin Gifford. Thanks Bill That relates to the new Colin Gifford book - Never Again appeared in November Latest update here - possible reprint pending https://www.mnabooks.com/latestnews/ Cheers Phil Edited March 5, 2019 by Phil Bullock Additional info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted March 5, 2019 Share Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) Oops, brain not engaged yet this morning! - will repost on the correct thread. Bill Edited March 5, 2019 by Bill Jamieson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) I see that a reprint of 'Never Again' is being undertaken, if anyone missed it first time around. Also , a new colour album entitled 'West Riding Steam' (compiled by Derek Huntriss and featuring the work of the late Gerry Dixon) is now available from Never Again Publishing. https://www.mnabooks.com/westridingsteam/ Bill Edited July 13, 2019 by Bill Jamieson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted July 20, 2019 Share Posted July 20, 2019 (edited) On 13/07/2019 at 07:38, Bill Jamieson said: I see that a reprint of 'Never Again' is being undertaken, if anyone missed it first time around. Also , a new colour album entitled 'West Riding Steam' (compiled by Derek Huntriss and featuring the work of the late Gerry Dixon) is now available from Never Again Publishing. https://www.mnabooks.com/westridingsteam/ Bill My copy of West Riding Steam arrived yesterday. Gerry Dixon's superb, often 'from a high distance' shots are an absolute joy, putting the railway firmly in context within the 'urban industrial' landscape. Even in close-ups the railway seems just a natural part of the everyday scene. His work is complemented nicely by that of Derek Huntriss and a few others. Highly - no, very highly - recommended. Edited July 20, 2019 by Osgood 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted August 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 5, 2019 Just had notification from Parcel Force that my copy has been dispatched today Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted October 18, 2019 Share Posted October 18, 2019 I received my copy today. I had read it was good but wow. What a set of books. It really is fantastic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 5944 Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 Second run has now sold out as well, according to Derek Huntriss last night. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MikeParkin65 Posted November 4, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2019 Absolutely incredible set of books - I'm happily going through a page at a time in pauses between 'modelling activities' - I constantly turn a page and am blown away by the power of the image. If there ever were a 'Desert Island books' this would be my choice! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russell Saxton Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 West Riding Steam is also excellent. I bought it recently and it really is a top class book. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 Are there any plans for another print run? I sadly missed out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted August 5, 2020 Share Posted August 5, 2020 I might swap my set for a showroom condition low mileage white 1990s Hilux pickup. On second thoughts - no chance! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Jamieson Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Keep an eye on the MNA Books website - there is something afoot! https://www.mnabooks.com Bill 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 30 minutes ago, Bill Jamieson said: Keep an eye on the MNA Books website - there is something afoot! https://www.mnabooks.com Bill oh no............my poor wallet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted September 9, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2020 Oo-er Missus! Start saving.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Griffin Posted November 4, 2020 Share Posted November 4, 2020 For anyone who missed out of these superb books, there are currently two sets on ebay. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilks Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 MNA books have announced a second set of 4 volume of Never Again books. There is an announcement in the latest Steam Railway magazine (Feb - March 2021). I have tried the MNA books website but all I get is error 500 - Internal Server Error. Are others having trouble accessing the website? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium spamcan61 Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 6, 2021 19 minutes ago, wilks said: I have tried the MNA books website but all I get is error 500 - Internal Server Error. Are others having trouble accessing the website? Same error here Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted February 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 6, 2021 It just has a holding page at the moment https://www.mnabooks.com/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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