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  • Railroading Around Cumberland

    Arcadia Publishing Library Editions Railroading Around Cumberland

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  • The Ruabon to Barmouth Line

    Fonthill Media Ltd The Ruabon to Barmouth Line

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    Book SynopsisThe cross-country Ruabon to Barmouth railway was originally built to fulfil the desire of connecting the town of Llangollen with the rest of the rapidly expanding network. The local Victorian promoters received the backing of the Great Western Railway, which had an ambitious plan to reach the Cambrian Coast and tap into the slate quarries around Snowdonia. As time was to prove, the GWR was to be temporarily thwarted by the construction of a branch inland from Barmouth by the rival Cambrian Railway, resulting in an end-on connection between the two railways in the market town of Dolgelly. The route developed into an important artery across rural Wales, bringing in its wake a revolution in agriculture, industry and daily life. Holiday traffic became big business, tapping into the big conurbations of Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham. The route would ultimately succumb to the Beeching axe during the 1960s, but even this did not go to plan following severe flooding a few weeks prior! Volume One explores the eastern half of the route, encompassing the towns of Ruabon, Llangollen, Corwen and Bala, and a brief introduction to the fundamentals of railway travel. The perfect companion for anyone visiting the preserved Llangollen Railway.Table of ContentsForeword; 1 Rails into the Dee Valley; 2 Onwards to Corwen and Bala; 3 The Route: Ruabon to Llangollen; 4 The Route: Llangollen to Corwen; 5 The Route: Corwen to Bala Junction; 6 Railway Fundamentals; 7 Tourism; 8 Moving the Goods; Bibliography.

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  • Broad Gauge Railways

    Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Broad Gauge Railways

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    Book SynopsisIsambard Kingdom Brunel considered the Great Western Railway the ‘finest work in England’ and he contributed many groundbreaking features, none so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the ‘standard’ track gauge of 4ft 8½in and instead introduce the new ‘broad gauge’ of 7ft ¼in. Describing the rationale behind the choice of broad gauge, and also the unique track and locomotives used, this beautifully illustrated introduction to broad gauge railways chronicles the building of the original GWR between Bristol and London, and the expansion of that original 112-mile main line into a network stretching across the West of England, Wales and the Midlands. It describes how the clash between broad and narrow led to the ‘Battle of the Gauges’ and also provides a list of places to visit where broad gauge artefacts still survive.Table of ContentsIntroduction Anatomy of the Broad Gauge Brunel’s Great Western Broad Gauge Empire Death of the Broad Gauge Broad Gauge Swindon Locomotives and Rolling Stock Places to Visit Further Reading Index

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  • The London Underground Electric Train

    The Crowood Press Ltd The London Underground Electric Train

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    Book SynopsisThe London Underground Electric Train tells the story of the development of electric traction on the London Underground railways. It combines technical knowledge, historical context and practical experiences. It covers the history of underground lines since the opening of the first deep-level underground rail system in the world in 1890: the City & South London Railway. The evolution of train design, including power, lighting, heating and design of the Underground cars is also covered along with the development of operational, engineering and safety devices on trains. Highly illustrated with period and new photography and technical diagrams, this book is a reference work for electric traction and underground rail enthusiasts.

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  • Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings

    The Crowood Press Ltd Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings

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    Book SynopsisGreat Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of these legendary classes of passenger steam locomotives, the first of which, the North Star, was built in 1906. Richly illustrated with over 200 photographs, the book includes illustrated explanations of how Great Western Railway steam engines work; details of the engines' work on named expresses and in ordinary service; overview of the survivors, heritage organizations and their futures; technical specifications and timelines of each class and finally, GWR and British Rail Motive Power Depot codes and train head codes.

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  • The Severn Tunnel Junction

    The Crowood Press Ltd The Severn Tunnel Junction

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    Book SynopsisThe Severn Tunnel Junction was the largest freight marshalling yard on the Western Region of British Railways, once stretching for over two miles along the Welsh bank of the River Severn. At its height it was a goods yard, junction, station and loco depot, but it was an important railway community and small town as well. With over 150 photographs this book describes the beginnings of the yard within the wider historical context and discusses the expansion of the site and the impact of the two World Wars. It documents the methods of working at the junction and recalls the locos, freight and passenger trains that travelled the lines. Finally, it remembers the people who worked and lived here.

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  • Southern Way 53, The

    Crecy Publishing Southern Way 53, The

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    Book SynopsisWe are pleased to announce the forthcoming publication of the next issue of The Southern Way, the journal of record for all those interested in the history and heritage of the Southern Railway, its constituent companies and the Southern Region of British Railways. Edited by Kevin Robertson, whose extensive knowledge of all things SR and whose many publications on the railways of the south of England are well known to SR enthusiasts, each volume contains a series of authoritative articles on an always interesting range of topics, copiously illustrated with a wealth of photographs. Four issues of The Southern Way are published annually, usually in January, April, July and October and the regular issues of the journal are supplemented by occasional Southern Way Specials which focus in much greater depth on specific area of SR history, operations or traction.

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  • Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen

    Crecy Publishing Handbook for Railway Steam Locomotive Enginemen

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    Book SynopsisThe burgeoning of the railway preservation movement all across the United Kingdom in the last 50 years has meant that there are now a considerable amount of steam locomotives preserved, maintained and in full working order and being run in frequent public service by preservation societies on heritage lines. This means that there is a continuing need for a practical handbook to help drivers and those responsible for maintaining the locomotives in safe condition for public use, covering all the basics of steam locomotive construction, technology and operation - this book fulfils that need admirably. The book is a reprint of an official handbook issued for the education of and day-to-day use by British Railways enginemen in late 1957, when it was distributed to all members of the BR footplate grades concerned with steam power. In lucid terms, and with the aid of over 90 contemporary diagrams, many of which employ a variety of colours to distinguish, for example, saturated steam, superheated steam, exhaust steam, air, oil and water passages, the book provides an accessible guide to the basic principles of steam locomotive construction and operation.

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  • Lost Lines of England and Wales: Wye Valley

    Graffeg Limited Lost Lines of England and Wales: Wye Valley

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  • East Coast Main Line Locomotive Haulage

    Key Publishing Ltd East Coast Main Line Locomotive Haulage

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    Book SynopsisThis book is a companion to the work West Coast Main Line Locomotive Haulage and gives a flavour of the many varieties of locomotives and other rolling stock that have operated over the East Coast Main Line, including details of its creation and operation. Utilizing over 20 maps and drawings, useful information on line speeds and gradients is also provided. It explores the usage of both diesels and electric locos on this line, and ends with a reflection on what the future may hold for this invaluable route. With over 150 images, this volume is an all-encompassing look at locomotive haulage on the ECML.

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  • Electrostar: Capital Commuter

    Key Publishing Ltd Electrostar: Capital Commuter

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    Book SynopsisAt the turn of the millennium, a large percentage of the passenger services around London and the South East were operated by 'slam-door' Mark 1 stock that was life expired. To replace these, a number of new designs were produced. The offering by Bombardier was the Electrostar platform, which was produced in Derby and developed to meet the needs of the various train operating companies in the area. The almost insatiable demand for the Electrostar was such that production lasted 18 years and 2,085 vehicles were produced, including some for South Africa. This book illustrates the different types of units and liveries of the Electrostars, dispelling any thought that electric multiple units are all the same. The Electrostar has come to dominate the railway scene around London and is likely to continue to for some time to come, despite new-generation units starting to appear. With nearly 200 previously unpublished images, this book gives an overview of the routes they have worked, or are still working, as well as the different companies that these unsung heroes of the everyday railway have served.

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  • Class 57s

    Key Publishing Ltd Class 57s

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    Book SynopsisThe Class 57 diesel locomotive was an outgrowth of the tremendously successful and iconic Class 47. Rebuilt from redundant Class 47s by Brush Traction at Loughborough between 1998 and 2003, the 33 resulting Class 57s are themselves divided into three sub-classes for differing purposes. Twelve are Class 57/0 for Freightliner to haul intermodal trains; 16 are 'Thunderbirds', commissioned by Virgin Trains to rescue failed Class 390 electric units on the West Coast Main Line; and five are dedicated to passenger use on Great Western Railway's 'Night Riviera' sleeper service. Featuring an EMD V12 two-stroke diesel engine and other modifications, the conversions represented a considerable cost saving over that of building completely new locomotives. Known irreverently as 'bodysnatchers', the Class 57s have filled a gap in available traction for the last two decades and the fleet is intact today, continuing to see use with various TOCs and have a future ensured by overhaul. All 33 locos are depicted in this volume, with over 200 images, showing the Class 57s in a variety of duties over the last 20 years.

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  • Key Publishing Ltd Class 37s Volume 2

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  • Key Publishing Ltd Railways of Central Scotland 40 Years of Change

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  • European Rail Timetable Spring 2022

    European Rail Timetable Limited European Rail Timetable Spring 2022

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  • Lost Railways of Galway and the North West

    Stenlake Publishing Lost Railways of Galway and the North West

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  • The Lost Railways of Yorkshire's North Riding

    Stenlake Publishing The Lost Railways of Yorkshire's North Riding

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  • The Lost Railways of Yorkshire's West Riding:

    Stenlake Publishing The Lost Railways of Yorkshire's West Riding:

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  • The Great North of Scotland Railway - A New

    Stenlake Publishing The Great North of Scotland Railway - A New

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    £27.00

  • Norfolk's Lost Railways

    Stenlake Publishing Norfolk's Lost Railways

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  • Seeking the Swilly

    Stenlake Publishing Seeking the Swilly

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    £12.30

  • Stenlake Publishing Midland Main Line

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  • Lost Railways of Gloucestershire

    Countryside Books Lost Railways of Gloucestershire

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    Book SynopsisStep back in time to the golden age of railways. This is the story of Gloucestershire’s once-thriving rail network; a network of passenger and freight lines that criss-crossed the county at the turn of the 20th century. The first long-distance main line to arrive in the county was the Birmingham & Gloucester which opened in 1840. This was soon followed by the Swindon via Stroud and the Bristol to Gloucester lines, and in 1851 the South Wales Railway between Gloucester, Chepstow and Newport was opened. These main lines are still with us today, but what of the other 250 miles of lines that were built with hope and enthusiasm? In this meticulously researched book, Stan Yorke brings to life the county's railways and describes the reasons for their construction and for their subsequent closure. Modern photographs accompany those from earlier times. These, together with specially drawn maps, will help the enthusiast to explore some of the old lines and stations that have survived.Table of ContentsCONTENTS Notes on the maps; Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Northern Wanderings Ashchurch-Malvern Ashchurch-Evesham; 2. Gloucester Two stations, two gauges, two companies and docks everywhere 3. Forest of Dean Lines around Cinderford Lines around Coleford The Dean Forest Railway 4. Gloucester's Western Links Gloucester-Ledbury: 'The Daffodil Line' Gloucester-Ross on Wye 5. Branches around the Forest's Edge Monmouth-Ross on Wye Monmouth-Chepstow 6. Cheltenham's Long Lost Links, Part 1 Cheltenham-Stratford on Avon The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Railway Moreton to Shipston: the branch that time forgot 7. Cheltenham's Long Lost Links, Part 2 Cheltenham-Banbury Cheltenham-Swindon (MSWJ) Leckhampton Quarries 8. Southern Twigs Kemble-Cirencester Kemble-Tetbury The Fairford branch 9. The Midland Railway's Branches The Nailsworth branch The Stroud branch The Dursley branch Sharpness and the Severn Bridge The Thornbury branch Conclusion Opening and Final Closure Dates Bibliography Index

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  • The Branch Lines of Devon Exeter, South, Central

    Amberley Publishing The Branch Lines of Devon Exeter, South, Central

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    Book SynopsisThe branch lines of Devon were particularly numerous and this volume covers those in Exeter and the south, central and eastern parts of the county. They were also tremendously varied, ranging from the Exmouth branch - the nearest the West Country comes to a suburban-type commuter line - and the Paignton line - which for many years of its life could be considered a main line - to the Culm Valley Light Railway - a curiosity which required locomotives with a short wheelbase and slight axle loading and restrictions on rolling stock. Many Devon branch lines were originally built to the broad gauge and were later narrowed, some lasting until its very end in May 1892. Three of the branches in the area have been preserved: part of the Seaton line is now a narrow-gauge electric tramway, the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh is a typical GWR branch, and the Dartmouth Steam Railway is capable of taking main-line engines. In this absorbing and well-researched book, Colin G. Maggs has provided a marvellously wideranging view of over 160 years of rail travel in the county. Well illustrated with over 200 fascinating photographs, ephemera and maps, The Branch Lines of Devon Part One: Exeter, South, Central & East Devon will appeal not only to railway enthusiasts, but local historians as well.

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  • The Branch Lines of Devon Plymouth, West & North

    Amberley Publishing The Branch Lines of Devon Plymouth, West & North

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    Book SynopsisThe branch lines of Devon were particularly numerous and this second volume on the county covers Plymouth, west and north Devon. They vary from the Turnchapel and Yealmpton commuter lines, to the Exeter and Barnstaple branch, which for many years of its life was a main line, becoming a branch line within the last forty years. One branch still open is the Plymouth to Gunnislake line, which remains because it offers the most direct route. Many of the branches have interesting histories. The Princetown branch was famous for being the highest station in England. The Torrington to Halwill Junction line began life as the 3-foot-gauge Marland Light Railway whose main purpose was to carry clay. In 1925, the line was rebuilt as a standard-gauge line and extended to become the North Devon & Cornwall Light Railway - the last major railway construction in the West of England. In this absorbing, entertaining and well-researched book, Colin G. Maggs, foremost railway historian, provides a marvellously wide-ranging view of over 170 years of rail travel. Profusely illustrated with over 200 fascinating photographs, maps and ephemera, this book will appeal not only to railway enthusiasts, but to local historians as well.

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  • A Very Political Railway: The Rescue of the North

    Capital Transport Publishing A Very Political Railway: The Rescue of the North

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  • Do Not Alight Here: Pocket Edition

    Capital Transport Publishing Do Not Alight Here: Pocket Edition

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    £9.33

  • The Beeching Legacy: v. 2: Wessex

    Mortons Media Group The Beeching Legacy: v. 2: Wessex

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  • BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS: Recollections of the

    Mortons Media Group BY RAIL TO THE MUSIC HALLS: Recollections of the

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  • The Llangollen Railway: Country Walks from our

    Mortons Media Group The Llangollen Railway: Country Walks from our

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  • More Memories of a Didcot Steam Apprentice: The

    Mortons Media Group More Memories of a Didcot Steam Apprentice: The

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  • Locomotive Recollections 46233 Duchess of

    Mortons Media Group Locomotive Recollections 46233 Duchess of

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  • Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys Vol 2

    Mortons Media Group Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys Vol 2

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    £28.00

  • Caterham and Tatterham Corner: Two Branches from

    Middleton Press Caterham and Tatterham Corner: Two Branches from

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    £19.95

  • East London Line: New Cross to Liverpool Street

    Middleton Press East London Line: New Cross to Liverpool Street

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  • Trans Siberian Railway: Traveller'S Anthology

    Signal Books Ltd Trans Siberian Railway: Traveller'S Anthology

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    Book SynopsisNo railway journey on Earth can equal the Trans-Siberian between Moscow and Vladivostok. It is not just its vast length and the great variety of the lands and climes through which it passes. It is not just its history as the line that linked the huge territories which are Russia together. It is a dream which calls countless travellers to the adventure of the longest railway in the world. This new edition of a classic anthology takes us through the tremendous achievement of the railways construction across harsh, unsettled lands through the earliest journeys of Western travellers and the trains on which they travelled, and their descriptions of fellow travellers, food, scenery, domestic arrangements, adventures on and off the train, convicts, revolution and war as the train carried them through a lonely, lovely landscape.Table of ContentsForeword Bryn ThomasIntroduction Deborah ManleyIntroduction to 1988 Edition Deborah Manley1 The DreamThe Trans-Siberian Railway Thundering Through the House Lesley Blanch, 1968From Moscow to Vladivostok Baedeker, 1914I'll Give You Siberia! Lesley Blanch, 1968The Sheer Size of It Bassett Digby, 1928Dreaming with Baedeker Lesley Blanch, 1968A Day in 1908 Lindon Bates JrTransport Across the Country A. Rado, 1929The Strategic Dream Sir Henry Norman 1901A Cure for the Insomniac Harry de Windt, 1901Looking Backward to the Future Lindon Bates Jr. 1908The Rossiya Westwards Paul Theroux, 19742 The Railway The Vast Enterprise James Young Simpson, 1897The Time has Come Guide to the Great Siberian Railway, 1900Underway Guide to the Great Siberian Railway, 1900Working on the Line James Young Simpson, 1897The Great Siberian Iron Road James Young Simpson, 1897Remission through Labour James Young Simpson, 1897Good in Parts William Oliver Greener, 1902Bailkal's Lurid Past Bassett Digby, 1928Crossing Lake Baikal Eric Newby, 1977Criminals and Ice-Breakers Sir Henry Norman, 19013 The TrainRailways and Other Means of Communication Baedeker, 1914The Dream of Service Harmon Tupper, 1965The Real Siberian Express Annette Meakin, 1900Variations Harmon Tupper, 1965Finery and Faults Sir Henry Norman, 1901The Siberian Train de Luxe Francis E. Clark, 1900Third Class into Siberia Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Seventh Class in Trans-Baikal Francis E Clark, 1900Travelling Hard Helen Wilson and Elsie Mitchell, 1927The Bolshevik Train Malcom Burr, 1930Chai Maurice Baring, 1905How the Russian Eats! John Foster Fraser, 1901The Big Red Train Eric Newby, 1977The Toilets Deborah Manley, 1986Between the Carriages Deborah Manley, 19864 Preparations for the JourneyPolice and Passports Murray's Handbook for Travellers, 1893Essentials and Useful Items Bryn Thomas, 2007Life on the Train Bryn Thomas, 2007Clothing 1917 Russian Year Book Photography 1917 Russian Year Book For the Benefit of Photographers William Oliver Greener, 1903Taking Photographs Peter Fleming, 1933Photography Extract from Intourist booklet, 1986Literature Murray's Handbook for Travellers, 1893Blacked John Foster Fraser, 1901Russian Custom-House Murray's Handbook for Travellers in Russia, Poland and Finland, 18875 Revolution and WarPause for Revolution Maurice Baring, 1906To War by Train General Sir Brian Horrocks, 1919Prisoner of the Bolsheviks General Sir Brian Horrocks, 1919Journey to the East Doreen Stanford, 1919After the War Helen Wilson and Elsie Mitchell, 1927Railway Defence Noel Barber, 19396 Siberians, Travellers and WorkersSettling Siberia Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Once a Convict Lindon Bates Jr, 1910At the Stations Francis E. Clark, 1900Fellow Passengers John Foster Fraser, 1901Fellow Passengers Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910 Businessmen Morgan Phillips Price, 1911Reading Together Maurice Baring, 1905The Train Staff Christopher Portway, 1970Undesirable Company Paul Theroux, 1974Fellow Tourists Bob Geldof, 19787 Into Russia and Onward from Moscow Routes from England to Russia Baedeker, 1914To Moscow with Love Annette Meakin, 1900Moscow John Foster Fraser, 1901The Start from Moscow John Foster Fraser, 1901Departure and Farewells Leo Deutsch, 1884Cattle Truck to Siberia Esther Hautzig, 1941The First Day Out John Foster Fraser, 1901Eastern Russia Michael Myers Shoemaker, 1902Left Behind Deborah Manley, 1984Perm: A Russian City Bryn Thomas, 2007First Stages John Foster Fraser, 1901Over the Urals Michael Myers Shoemaker, 1902Over the Urals George Kennan, 1891The Trans-Siberian Time Warp Bryn Thomas, 2007Europe: Asia George Kennan, 1891Life Aboard, 1933 Peter Fleming, 1933No Dining Car Malcom Burr, 1930Beyond the Urals John Foster Fraser, 1901 Onward from Chelyabinsk Michael Myers Shoemaker, 1902One Day in Ekaterinburg Eric Newby, 1977Third Class Through Siberia Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Ugly Monotony Peter Fleming, 1933The Verstmen Samuel Turner, 1903Omsk (Zone time of the 5th Zone plus 3 hours) A. Rado, 1929Omsk A--- The Coming City Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Omsk Baedeker, 1914The Post Train - Taiga - Tomsk Annette Meakin, 1900Tomsk - A City of Orgies and Education Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910The Tarakan Samuel Turner, 1903The Taiga Malcolm Burr, 1930Krasnoyarsk: A Siberian Commercial Town Morgan Phillips Price, 1910Trans-Siberian Excess Chris Moss, 20078 IrkutskContinuation of the Railway Journey to Irkutsk Baedeker, 1914Arriving at Irkutsk Lindon Bates Jr, 1908Hardly What One Would Expect Archibald Colquhoun, 1898Sights of Irkutsk Sir Henry Norman, 1901Irkutsk, the Unregenerate Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Off the Big Red Train Eric Newby, 19779 Crossing Lake BaikalLake Baikal Guide to the Trans-Siberian Railway, 1900The World's Deepest Lake Bryn Thomas, 2007Crossing the Holy Sea Westwards Francis E. Clark, 1900The Winter Passage Michael Myers Shoemaker, 1902Across the Great Lake John Foster Fraser, 1901Baikal's Past Bassett Digby, 1928Baikal in Winter Maurice Baring, 190510 To Vladivostok From Irkutsk to Vladivostok Baedeker, 1914Transbaikalia Annette Meakin, 1900Chita Guide to the Trans-Siberian Railway, 1900Through Chita to Manchuria Michael Myers Shoemaker, 1902Mail to Transbaikalia Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910Crash! Peter Fleming, 1933On to Stretensk Bassett Digby and Richardson Wright, 1910The End in Sight Christopher Portway, 19704140 km. Vladivostock A. Rado, 1929Journey's End Eric Newby, 197711 Different Perspectives: East to WestExpress Trains from Vladivostock Marcus Taft, 1907Off from Vladivostock Francis E. Clark, 1899Gateway to the USSR Noel Barber, 1939From the Edge of the World Paul Theroux, 1974Khabarovsk Paul Theroux, 1974Stretensk to Irkutsk Francis E. Clark, 1900Out of Asia and into Europe Francis E. Clark, 1900Growing Siberia Noel Barber, 1939Along the Way Noel Barber, 1939End of the Journey Paul Theroux, 1974The Travellers' BiographiesAcknowledgements Index

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  • Branch Line to Ongar: Including the Hainault Loop

    Middleton Press Branch Line to Ongar: Including the Hainault Loop

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  • Rhymney and New Tredegar Lines

    Middleton Press Rhymney and New Tredegar Lines

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    £19.95

  • Branch Lines Around Hertford and Hatfield: to Broxbourne, St Albans and Buntington

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  • A Pictorial Record of L.M.S. Signals

    Crecy Publishing A Pictorial Record of L.M.S. Signals

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    Book SynopsisFirst published in 1972, this reference work on L.M.S. Signals is still held in high regard by all railway historians today and remains the definitive book on the subject. Up to that time, few books of this type had ever been produced, yet it set the scene for what would become the now expected detailed work on specific examples of railway history. Only 800 copies of the original book were produced and it has never been reprinted. Those few copies that do come on the market today command a high price, not just because of rarity value, but because of the expertise clearly demonstrated in its compilation.38 years later, and long overdue, this is the very first paperback reprint of the original edition. With only a few minor corrections, the book remains 99% as per the original. It will be welcomed by those with an interest in signalling as well as anyone who appreciated a comprehensive and detailed railway work.

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  • Favourite Dining Car Recipes

    Dorrigo Favourite Dining Car Recipes

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  • Branch Lines to Bartlow: from the Syour Valley,

    Middleton Press Branch Lines to Bartlow: from the Syour Valley,

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  • Western Memories

    Crecy Publishing Western Memories

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    Book SynopsisThis new book by successful author Mike Jacobs, is an unashamed exercise in nostalgia. Having left the Southern area in the early 1960s, Mike''s life and his travels took him former GWR territory, where he freely admits he was surprised that some of the products coming out of Swindon and Paddington were really rather good!This was a time when change was gathering pace and so armed with his camera he travelled the Western region visiting as many places as possible and recording everything he could. The results make for what can only be described as ''joyous'' reading.

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  • Southern Rolling Stock

    Crecy Publishing Southern Rolling Stock

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    Book SynopsisThis book contains much material seen for the first time; with colour images from both existing and new sources. With a huge variety of photographs, from pre-grouping stock that survived into the 1950s and 1960s to Southern built vehicles, all the photographs are in colour, and nearly all were taken to show the actual vehicle. Milk tanks feature in detail for the first time as well as horse boxes, ballast wagons and even a locomotive tender still lettered ''Southern''. Thought you knew everything there was about Southern rolling stock? Then stand by to be amazed...!''

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  • Pullman Profile: The Golden Arrow Pullmans: No. 5

    Crecy Publishing Pullman Profile: The Golden Arrow Pullmans: No. 5

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    Book SynopsisThis is the latest volume in Antony Ford''s acclaimed ''Pullman Profile'' series. Recognised as the standard work on the Pullman cars operated on Britain''s railway in the 20th century, this latest volume considers the cars that made up the formations of two of the Southern Railway/Region''s prestige services. Individual vehicle histories, interior and exterior views, plans and train make-up details all feature, as do photographs of the complete trains and the clientele of the period.

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  • Drem to Edinburgh: Including Gullane, Haddington,

    Middleton Press Drem to Edinburgh: Including Gullane, Haddington,

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  • Nottingham's First Generation Tramways

    Middleton Press Nottingham's First Generation Tramways

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    £18.95

  • Branch Lines Around Preston and Lancaster.

    Middleton Press Branch Lines Around Preston and Lancaster.

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