The new series of ‘Light Railway Profiles’ from Pen and Sword starts with a brief history of this interesting railway which mainly covered the Kent coalfields in the eastern part of the county and contains probably more photographs of the whole setup than there has ever been in one publication before. Highly recommended.
Peter Harding, Branch Line & Light Railway Publications
The new series of ‘Light Railway Profiles’ from Pen and Sword starts with a brief history of this interesting railway which mainly covered the Kent coalfields in the eastern part of the county and contains probably more photographs of the whole setup than there has ever been in one publication before. Highly recommended.
Peter Harding, Branch Line & Light Railway Publications
If you have never visited the London Underground this is the perfect book to know it and if you have already visited it it will help you to see it from another point of view. It is such a complete photographic tour of the "Tube" that it even includes a curious section of the singers of the Metro.
Read the full Spanish review [link=https://unoscuantostrenes.blogspot.com/2021/06/rincon-literario-photographic-journey.html]here[/link]
Unos Cuantos Trenes
If you have never visited the London Underground this is the perfect book to know it and if you have already visited it it will help you to see it from another point of view. It is such a complete photographic tour of the "Tube" that it even includes a curious section of the singers of the Metro.
Read the full Spanish review [link=https://unoscuantostrenes.blogspot.com/2021/06/rincon-literario-photographic-journey.html]here[/link]
Unos Cuantos Trenes
With so much information and photos, this book is not just for rail enthusiasts, but if you have an interest in local history, this is great to see how the railways helped Oxford to develop into what it is today.
Read the full review [link=https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2021/04/book-review-railways-of-oxford-a-transport-hub-that-links-britain.html]here[/link]
Rail Advent
With so much information and photos, this book is not just for rail enthusiasts, but if you have an interest in local history, this is great to see how the railways helped Oxford to develop into what it is today.
Read the full review [link=https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2021/04/book-review-railways-of-oxford-a-transport-hub-that-links-britain.html]here[/link]
Rail Advent
I found it fascinating to go back in time to read about the history of all the classes, with the historical photos, with most of the locomotives featured now scrapped.
Read the full review [link=https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2020/06/book-review-british-steam-military-connections-lms-steam-locomotives.html]here[/link]
Rail Advent
I found it fascinating to go back in time to read about the history of all the classes, with the historical photos, with most of the locomotives featured now scrapped.
Read the full review [link=https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2020/06/book-review-british-steam-military-connections-lms-steam-locomotives.html]here[/link]
Rail Advent
In summary, whether as a ‘coffee table’ book or as a research document this is worth the investment. The photographs are consistently good and well presented, with good contrast in the printing that allows you to pick up on details and it is an excellent source of information for modellers and model engineers interested in these engines. Every class of LNER 4-6-0 is covered so whatever your favourite, there’s bound to be something of interest. Many of the photographs (from the Manchester Locomotive Society) are seen in print for the first time and, as a bonus, often show interesting rolling stock and locations.
York Model Engineers Newsletter, May 2021
In summary, whether as a ‘coffee table’ book or as a research document this is worth the investment. The photographs are consistently good and well presented, with good contrast in the printing that allows you to pick up on details and it is an excellent source of information for modellers and model engineers interested in these engines. Every class of LNER 4-6-0 is covered so whatever your favourite, there’s bound to be something of interest. Many of the photographs (from the Manchester Locomotive Society) are seen in print for the first time and, as a bonus, often show interesting rolling stock and locations.
York Model Engineers Newsletter, May 2021
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Locomotive Portraits
Whilst ever there have been railways there have been artists keen to paint them. Many famous names have included aspects of the railways in their paintings, including most notably Claude Monet and J M W Turner. This enthusiasm has been kept alive by the formation in the UK of the Guild of Railway Artists, of which there are over two hundred members… Read more...
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Flying Scotsman
From hauling the first non-stop express from London to Edinburgh in 1928 and breaking the 100mph barrier in 1934, to being sold in 1963, and to its final home at the York National Railway Centre, The Flying Scotsman has a rich and, at times, controversial history. It has travelled across the USA and steamed across Australia, changed owners and colour… Read more...
