Trains and railways: general interest Books
Amberley Publishing The Cambridge to Kings Lynn Line
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished photographs documenting the many changes experienced by this railway line since electrification.Trade Review'Proved an interesting read.' -- Model Rail Magazine, October 2023'This is not a book for everyone as the subject is niche, but for those who want to know how a campaign is put together and the work involved in electrifying a railway, as well as those with an interest in railways in the east of England, then this is for you.' -- Rail Express Magazine, November 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Express Diesel Trains
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images celebrating Britain's diesel express trains, including the famous InterCity 125.Trade Review'Overall, the images have been reproduced generally well and are reasonably well-captioned... This is a good photo album and represents good value for money at £15.99.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine, January 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Britains DMUs 19862022
Book SynopsisGeorge Woods celebrates the second generation of DMUs on the British rail network.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Rail Freight in the North West
Book SynopsisThis is a photographic survey of the history of rail freight in the north-west of England in recent years.Trade Review'Mick Page presents a colourful selection of high-quality images, showcasing the freight scene from the past decade' -- Model Rail Magazine, October 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing BR Steam in the North of England
Book SynopsisA wonderful photographic survey of the last years of steam on British Railways in the North of England.Trade Review'Obvious excellence of the original pictures.' -- Railway Modeller Magazine, November 2023'Each image is a visual treat in its own right, with the captions providing plenty of useful information, while modellers will be grateful for the endless weathering inspiration, for both locomotives and rolling stock.' -- Model Rail Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Modern Traction in the North of England
Book SynopsisA photographic survey of modern traction on the railways in the North of England from the 1970s to the 1990s.Trade Review'This is a wonderful book and really is worth the money. Thoroughly recommended.' -- Rail Express Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Railway Enthusiasm in TwentyFirst Century Britain
Book SynopsisProfusely illustrated throughout, this is a fascinating insight into rail enthusiasm in modern Britain.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Birminghams Railways
Book SynopsisA photographic survey of the railway scene in and around Birmingham in the last decade. Will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of the railways in this region.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Last Days of Second Generation EMUs on the
Book SynopsisA pictorial celebration of second generation EMUs in their final years before leaving main line service.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Trains Around Doncaster
Book SynopsisExplores fascinating previously unpublished photographs documenting the rail scene around Doncaster.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing March Traction Depot
Book SynopsisRare and previously unpublished images documenting the final decades of this now-closed traction maintenance depot.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Railways Around the Fens
Book SynopsisA pictorial guide to railways around the Fens of eastern England, covering areas of Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Class 47 Locomotives
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated celebration of these popular workhorse locomotives. Fitting tribute to the Brush Type 4s.Trade Review'This book is a must-have for fans of ‘47s’ or indeed those who enjoy classic diesel locomotive.' -- Rail Express Magazine, January 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Trains in Europe in the 1970s
Book SynopsisA photographic tour of Europe's railways in the 1970s. This nostalgic tour of Europeâs railways in the 1970s will delight enthusiasts both young and old.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Journeys End Locomotives and Rolling Stock for
Book SynopsisStunning original photographs illustrate this document of locomotives and railing stock in the UK after their working life has come to an end.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Decline and Return to Mainline Steam
Book SynopsisA pictorial survey of steam railtours in the 1960s in the years before the demise of steam, and the return to main line steam for railtours around Britain in the 1970s and 1980s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Northern Electrics
Book SynopsisA pictorial survey of electrical multiple-units in the North of England from the late 1970s to the present day.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Joint Railways Eastern and Southern England
Book SynopsisThe latest in this heavily illustrated series looking at Britain's pre-Grouping joint railway lines focusing on Eastern and Southern England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Joint Railways Midlands Wales and the South West
Book SynopsisThe final volume in this heavily illustrated series exploring the pre-Grouping joint railway lines of Britain focusing on the Midlands, Wales and the South West.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing SNCF Workshops Depots and Yards
Book SynopsisExplore a fascinating selection of photographs documenting this interesting part of France's railways.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Great Railway Journeys London Victoria to Brighton and the South Coast
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Class 314 EMUs in Scotland
Book SynopsisCelebrating the Class 314 Electric Multiple Units that plied their trade in Scotland with rare and previously unpublished images.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Crewe The BR Blue Years
Book SynopsisA nostalgic photographic look back at the railway hub of Crewe during the heyday of British Railways.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Camerons Engines
Book SynopsisA lavishly illustrated account from the volunteers who kept the engines of John Cameron, the Union of South Africa and The Great Marquess, operational on heritage railways.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Yorkshire Railway Disasters
Book SynopsisDiscover the fascinating stories of Yorkshireâs railway disasters from the birth of the railways in the 19th century to the 21st century.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Changing Rail Scene in South Wales
Book SynopsisSouth Wales has long been a popular destination for railway enthusiasts, and this book documents the many changes to the regionâs rail scene in the last thirty years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing An English Railfan in America
Book SynopsisDave Hewittâs book illustrates a selection of North American steam and heritage railways traversing stunning landscapes.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Euston to Birmingham
Book SynopsisThe history of the railway route from Euston to Birmingham from its nineteenth century beginnings to the Rail Blue era of British Rail.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Class 126 DMUs in Scotland
Book SynopsisColin J. Howat illustrates Class 126 DMUs in Scotland from their introduction in the mid-1950s until their withdrawal from British Rail in 1983.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Tanfield Railway in Colour
Book SynopsisWith stunning photographs and informative captions, the authors present a pictorial story of Tanfield Railway during its heritage years.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Southern Region in the 1970s and 1980s Nationwide
a huge range and FREE tracked UK delivery on ALL orders.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing A History of the Great Western Railway
Book SynopsisNew paperback edition - A narrative history of the most iconic railway company of the great age of steam.
£10.79
Amberley Publishing North American Traction
Book SynopsisA wealth of stunning rail images from across the North American continent, coupled with amusing anecdotes and intriguing insights.
£16.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The St Ives Branch Line A History
Book SynopsisThe first detailed history of one of the UK's most scenic railway lines.
£24.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd BR Swindon Type 1 060 DieselHydraulic Locomotives
Book SynopsisDeals exclusively with the forty-eight BR Swindon-built 650hp diesel-hydraulic Class 14 locomotives sold into industry during 1968-70 after less than five years service on British Railways
£24.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Great Eastern Railway The Late 19th and Early
Book SynopsisThis is the second volume of the history of the Great Eastern Railway from 1811 to 1924. This volume covers from 1862 when the Great Eastern Railway was formed to 1924 when with the absorption of the Colne Valley and Halstead Railway and the Mid Suffolk Light Railway into the LNER, the cessation of locomotive building at Stratford and the departure of the Company's last General Manager, Sidney Parnwell the GER could finally be said to exist. The history covers many things including the building and the subsequent expansion of Liverpool Street station and the development of the extensive suburban system. The Company's attempts to gain direct access to the northern coal fields which resulted in the formation of the Great Northern and Great Eastern Joint Line is mentioned as is the abortive proposed working union with the Great Northern and the Great Central railways. Relations with London, Tilbury and Southend Railway including the battle for the Southend traffic from 1911 are dealt
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Taking the Train
Book SynopsisThe book looks at rail travel from the passenger's point of view, beginning when a coach drawn by horses, rumbled down the newly laid tracks linking Swansea to Mumbles in 1807 and takes the reader right up to the present day. It was not long after that first service opened in Wales that the first steam passenger trains began to operate. The story broadens out from the first inter-city line connecting Liverpool to Manchester to spread first around Britain and eventually spread across the world. The book paints vivid pictures of how travel seemed to passengers in different countries, drawing on many first-hand accounts. The early days offered little in comfort third class passengers had to make do with carriages that were simply open trucks. Gradually conditions improved and eventually there was an age of luxury travel epitomised by the famous Orient Express. Every aspect of rail travel is looked at, from tragic tales of fatal accidents to the role of railway travel in films and books.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd High Speed Trains to the North of England
Book SynopsisThis is the story of the archetypal express diesel train - the Inter City 125.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Rails From Shrewsbury
Book SynopsisThis book looks at Shrewsbury itself, the lines that radiate from there, and the trains that ran on them, in the late twentieth and the early part of the twenty-first century.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Britain s Changing Train Liveries
Book SynopsisA large variety of railway liveries, from the BR era to the current passenger and freight scene. Features countrywide locations, including Preserved Railways. Useful detail within photographs for railway modellers. Reflective commentary accompanies each caption. Liveries are presented in alphabetical order to assist research.
£25.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Victorian Steam Locomotive
Book SynopsisOf Use to Locomotive Engineers and Model Engineers.
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The North Yorkshire Moors Railway
Book SynopsisHigh quality picturesInformative textDetailed informationHistoric notesGood map
£13.49
Pen & Sword Books Ltd North British Type 2 BB DieselHydraulic
Book SynopsisThe British Railways Pilot Scheme' orders of 1955 included six North British Type 2 diesel-hydraulic locomotives, these being introduced during 1959 for use on the Western Region. Without operational experience, a further fifty-two locomotives were delivered between 1959 and 1962. The fleet survived intact until 1968, when half of the class was withdrawn due to declining traffic levels across the UK, with successive National Traction Plans progressively selecting the less successful, non-standard and numerically-challenged' classes for removal from traffic. All fifty-eight locomotives were withdrawn by New Years Day, 1972. This book, the second of two, builds on the overview of the class provided in Volume 1, and makes extensive use of available archive material and the personal observations of numerous enthusiasts. Previously unpublished information, covering the performance issues of these locomotives, form a central focus, together with details of fire incidents and accidents. Liv
£28.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Railway Crimes Committed in Victorian Britain
Book SynopsisThis fascinating book should appeal to people who enjoy reading crime stories as well as those interested in Victorian society, social history, law and order, the history of crime and punishment and police and railway history.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Railways in South Wales and the Central Wales
Book SynopsisMany photographs of collieries, now long-closed, are included.
£24.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Railways in North and Mid Wales in the Late 20th
Book SynopsisGood Coverage of coastal and mountain scenery.
£21.25
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Passenger Trains in the North of England
Book SynopsisCovers main line expresses, local and branch line services plus special workings. Includes Steam, Diesel and Electric locomotives from over six decades. Contains views from the length and breadth of the North of England. Sixty-five years of passenger trains, many remembered and many forgotten.
£17.00
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Fourcoupled Tank Locomotive Classes Absorbed by
Book SynopsisThe illustrations of all the classes, with drawings and weight diagrams, will be of value to the many modellers who construct replicas of the GWR scenes before the Grouping' and the Second World War. Describes and illustrates their operation as well as the more routine portrait' photographs.
£23.80
