East Midlands Steam 1950-1966East Midlands Steam 1950 1966 19. 95 Composed of just over 6,000 square miles of land, the East Midlands enjoyed a diverse system of railways in the days of steam. These routes ranged from the main lines connecting the north and south of Britain to small branches, as well as cross country and local lines. East Midlands Steam, 1950 1966, presents the twilight years of steam traction in the area with nearly 200 superb colour and black and white images.