Alan Soper Author

Alan Soper is a retired company director with a background in Logistics and Buildings management, companies characterised by large workforces.  Born and brought up in Wimbledon, he is a graduate from the University of Exeter.  With a lifelong interest in both people and railways, he set out to journey overland around the world to ride the world's railways and find the world's people - by sitting next to them on a train.  He also has an interest in many aspects of the performing arts, leading two amateur drama groups, directing plays and musicals and acting.  He has sung for many years with a local chamber choir.  He is married with two adult sons and lives in Worcestershire.