Trains and railways: general interest Books
Pen & Sword Books Ltd Today's London Overground: A Pictorial Overview
Book Synopsis200 colour illustrations and a system map
£22.50
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The East Kent Railway: The Line That Ran to
Book SynopsisThe East Kent Railway was one of Britain's less well known light railways, a part of the Colonel Stephens group of lines, the East Kent Railway was meant to open up the newly discovered Kent coal field and help to make its shareholders wealthy, however things took a different turn, when the projected colliery's along the line did not materialise the way the promoters had first envisaged. The only colliery to produce quantities of coal being Tilmanstone near Shepherdswell, which opened in 1912. There were other pits started along the formation of the line from Shepherdswell to Wingham, but in the cases of the other pits, only the surface buildings or test shafts were constructed, before the work was abandoned. This was largely due to flooding and the poor calorific quality of East Kent coal, which had to be mixed with other coal to be effectively used. There were four colliery's completed in Kent, the East Kent Railway only served one of them and this together with the other three lasted until the latter part of the 20th century. The railway operated a loss making passenger service to Wingham and for a few years to Sandwich Road halt on the line to Richborough Port line, however the service to Wingham Canterbury Road came to an end in October 1948, after British Railways had taken control. The East Kent Railway lasted through two world wars and was nationalised in 1948, becoming part of the Southern Region of British Railways, it closed to traffic in 1984, during the coal strike.
£18.75
Penguin Books Ltd Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
Book SynopsisPaul Theroux''s Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a journey from London to Asia by train. Winner of the Stanford Dolman Lifetime Contribution to Travel Writing Award 2020Thirty years ago Paul Theroux left London and travelled across Asia and back again by train. His account of the journey - The Great Railway Bazaar - was a landmark book and made his name as the foremost travel writer of his generation. Now Theroux makes the trip all over again. Through Eastern Europe, India and Asia to discover the changes that have swept the continents, and also to learn what an old man will make of a young man''s journey. Ghost Train to the Eastern Star is a brilliant chronicle of change and an exploration of how travel is ''the saddest of pleasures''.''A dazzler, giving us the highs and lows of his journey and tenderness and acerbic humour . . . fellow-travelling weirdoes, amateur taxi drivers, bar-girls and long-suffering locals are broughTrade Review'Funny, informative, lyrical. Theroux is a fabulously good writer. The brilliance lies in his ability to create a broad sweep of many countries' Guardian 'A dazzler, giving us the highs and lows of his journey and tenderness and acerbic humour ... fellow-travelling weirdoes, amateur taxi drivers, bar-girls and long-suffering locals are brought vividly to life' Spectator 'Relaxed, curious, confident, surprisingly tender. Theroux's writing has an immediate, vivid and cursory quality that gives it a collective strength' Sunday Times
£10.44
Stenlake Publishing Exploring Dumfries Galloways Lost Railway
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£15.20
Stenlake Publishing The Banstead and Epsom Downs Railway
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£5.49
Stenlake Publishing Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton Branches
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£14.20
Stenlake Publishing The South Shields Marsden and Whitburn Colliery
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£9.95
Stenlake Publishing The Mansfield Railway Serving Old King Coal Fast
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£17.05
Stenlake Publishing The MansfieldSouthwellRolleston Railway
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing Rails through Connemara
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing Bricks and Golfers
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£15.15
Stenlake Publishing The Maryport Carlisle Railway
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£16.10
Halsgrove Britains Bizarre Railways
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£16.14
Atlantic Books To the Edge of the World
Book SynopsisChristian Wolmar is Britain's foremost writer and broadcaster on transport matters. He writes regularly for a wide variety of publications including the Independent, Evening Standard and Rail magazine, and appears frequently on TV and radio as a commentator. His previous books include the widely acclaimed The Subterranean Railway, Fire and Steam, Blood, Iron and Gold, Engines of War and The Great Railway Revolution.Trade ReviewChristian Wolmar is Britain's foremost railway historian, with almost a dozen books on railways in Britain and abroad. This is one of his best. Witty, fluent and opinionated, he shows a superb grasp of Russia - its people, history and mindset... Wolmar leaves us in awe of an achievement that has made the Trans-Siberian not only the longest but the greatest railway line ever built. * The Times *Fascinating... An excellent examination of one the most extraordinary engineering feats of the 19th century. * Daily Express *With characteristic clarity, Wolmar argues that no railway has been so geopolitically important. This may be "a heavy burden for a humble iron road" to carry, but his history makes a convincing case. -- Andrew Martin * Mail on Sunday *Does justice to the tale of the world's longest railway... Free of niche anorak jargon, Wolmar's writing is like any self-respecting railway should be: direct, pacey and open to all. * Lonely Planet Traveller *
£15.29
Crecy Publishing Southern Coaches Survey PreGrouping and BR Mk 1
Book SynopsisFollowing on from the author''s previous successful books on Southern Coaches, this volume looks at an additional selection of classes of coaches that operated on the Southern Railway and the Southern Region of BR that have not so far been covered.The book concentrates on pre-Grouping and BR Mk1 types. Certain of the more common strengthening vehicles as well as some passenger vans (which might be seen anywhere in the country) are also included. Each different class is examined in detail in separate chapters. The detailed text is supplemented with scale drawings, photographs, set/coach numbering and some details of the services they worked upon and areas in which they could be found. This volume is aimed primarily at modellers and the drawings reproduced at 4mm scale - similar to those the author drew in Southern Coaches and Southern Pull-Push Stock. Examples included in the book:LSWR 2-coach branch line setsLSWR 3-Lav setsSECR Birdcage 3-setsSECR 60ft 10 compartment thirdsLBSCR 3-coac
£21.25
Crecy Publishing British Railways PreNationalisation Coaching
Book SynopsisAt nationalisation in 1948, the newly formed British Railways inherited the coaching stock of the `Big Four'' and continued to build new vehicles based on their designs until 1951. This is the second of two volumes dealing with that inheritance.
£32.00
Crecy Publishing Modern Locomotives of the UK
Book SynopsisPost privatisation, locomotive haulage of passenger trains has not been favoured and most additions to the passenger fleet have been in the form of diesel and electric multiple units. However, new locomotive types have also been introduced andModern Locomotives of the UKprovides their story from conception, to ordering, construction, testing, delivery and entry into traffic.Included are chapters on each of the new Classes: 66, 67, 68, 70 and 88 examining areas such as teething troubles, regular operations, liveries and names. It will also feature the Class 59s the first privately owned locos on the network in 1986 and the forerunner to the Class 66. Also covered are the major rebuilds of ex-BR classes such as the 57s, both types of 73/9 and also the GBRf Class 56 project. Those existing locos fitted with new engines like MTU HST power cars and VP185 HST power cars are also included as are refurbishment projects like the 20/3s, 91/1s and ERTMS 97/3. There is also a section on rebuilding
£21.25
Peco Publications & Publicity Ltd Your Guide to O Gauge Modelling
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£6.99
Middleton Press Branch Lines Around Wimborne
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£18.95
Unique Publishing Services Ltd Steam on the Isle of Wight The Postwar Years
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£999.99
Pen & Sword Books Ltd The Southern Railway 1923 1935
£21.25
Amberley Publishing Southern and Isle of Wight Railways
Book SynopsisStunning previously unpublished images documenting the end of steam in London, the South and South West.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Tyne Wear Metro
Book SynopsisMarking the fortieth anniversary of the Tyne & Wear Metro, an icon of Newcastle and Tyneside's railway and public transport network, Colin Alexander celebrates its fascinating past, present and future.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Electric Locomotives on Britains Railways
Book SynopsisPreviously unpublished images covering a range of different electric-powered traffic on Britain's railways.Trade Review'Woods has produced a fascinating and thought-provoking book of photographs. It should appeal to a variety of railway supporters – campaigners, photographers and historians.' -- Railwatch, December 2023'This book would be appreciated by any enthusiast with an interest in the development of electric traction.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine, February 2024'Reproduction is of a good standard and, overall, this book would be appreciated by any enthusiast with an interest in the development of electric traction.' -- Rail Express Magazine, February 2024
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Railways of Leicestershire in the Twentyfirst
Book SynopsisLooking at the contemporary rail scene of the county of Leicestershire. Looking at the variety of traffic at work on the countyâs main lines.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Japanese Steam in the 1970s
Book SynopsisStunning illustrations, many previously unpublished, of steam trains on Japan's railways in the 1970s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Line by Line Scotland
Book SynopsisA celebration of the diversity of Scotland's railways, and the variety of locomotives and traffic that can be found on its many lines.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Steam Around Carlisle in the 1960s
Book SynopsisA terrific selection of photographs in celebration of steam on the railways around Carlisle in the 1960s.
£999.99
Amberley Publishing BR Blue The North in Focus
Book SynopsisWith a wealth of illustrations, a nostalgic look back at the BR Blue era of British Rail in northern England.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Edinburgh Granton and Leith Railways
Book SynopsisA terrific collection of historic photographs documenting the story of Edinburgh, Granton and Leith railways.Trade Review'The book certainly gave your Editor, who spent his childhood and teenage years living in the Capital, a much better knowledge of the suburban railways covered in this publication!' -- West Highland News, Autumn 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing MGR Coal Trains
Book SynopsisWith previously unpublished photographs documenting merry-go-round coal trains on Britain's railways.Trade Review'If you like heavy freight traffic, then this book will be of interest to you.' -- Railways Illustrated Magazine
£14.39
Amberley Publishing British Industrial Railways
Book SynopsisA superb photographic survey of the industrial railway scene in Britain throughout the 1960s and 1980s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Southern ByWays
Book SynopsisA survey in superb photographs of the branch lines and by-ways across the Southern Region in the 1960s.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The GWRs Forgotten Main Line to the North
Book SynopsisThe history of the Great Western Railwayâs route to the North through Didcot, Banbury and Birmingham to Birkenhead.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing North Staffordshire Railway
Book SynopsisMarking the 100th anniversary of the end of the railway's independence, this new history celebrates one of the most popular pre-Grouping railways.Trade Review'A handy volume about a charismatic railway.' -- Model Rail Magazine, October 2023
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Pontop South Shields Railway
Book SynopsisIllustrated with rare and previously unpublished images, Rob Langham tells the story of this railway.
£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 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 The Vanishing Steam Era Around the
Book SynopsisStunning original photographs illustrate this document of locomotives and railing stock around the world after their working life has come to an end.
£16.99
Amberley Publishing Locomotives In and Around Worksop
Book SynopsisA fascinating selection of photographs documenting the diverse contemporary rail scene around Worksop.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Rails Around Manchester
Book SynopsisA terrific selection of images celebrating the rail scene around Manchester, featuring 180 rare and previously unpublished images.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Early Railways of Scotland
Book SynopsisIn this book Ed Bethune and Anthony Dawson from the 1722 Waggonway Project take the reader on a century long tour of the earliest of Scottish railways, beginning in 1722 with the TranentâCockenzie Waggonway and ending with the Garnkirk & Glasgow Railway of 1831, the first âmodernâ railway in Scotland.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing British Army Ambulance Trains
Book SynopsisAn illustrated history of British Army ambulance trains from the nineteenth century to the Cold War.
£15.29
Amberley Publishing Northern Diesels
Book SynopsisA pictorial survey of Diesel Multiple Units in the North of England from the late 1970s to the present day.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing Class 43 Locomotives in Scotland
Book SynopsisColin J. Howat documents Class 43 locomotives in Scotland from the late 1970s in the BR era through to privatisation and beyond.
£14.39
Amberley Publishing The Southern Region in the 1970s and 1980s Nationwide
Book SynopsisAndy Gibbs revisits Southern Region locomotives and charts their spread across the country during the 1970s and 1980s.
£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
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
