Anyone who likes branch lines and light railways are bound to be interested in tramways and in this detailed and well illustrated book Peter Waller gives a full insight into the tramway systems in the Midlands and Southern England.
Branch Lines & Light Railway Publications
Anyone who likes branch lines and light railways are bound to be interested in tramways and in this detailed and well illustrated book Peter Waller gives a full insight into the tramway systems in the Midlands and Southern England.
Branch Lines & Light Railway Publications
A celebration in pictures of steam traction running, since 1972, on main lines north of Crewe to Carlisle, east of Crewe to the Calder Valley, south to Buxton, and west to the S&C route from Hellifield to Carlisle.
ASLEF Journal Nov 2018
A celebration in pictures of steam traction running, since 1972, on main lines north of Crewe to Carlisle, east of Crewe to the Calder Valley, south to Buxton, and west to the S&C route from Hellifield to Carlisle.
ASLEF Journal Nov 2018
A most interesting read. Quite apart from the picture it paints of one man's journey through the ranks, it also conveys a lot of valuable detail about the realities of life as a railway manager over recent decades. The author's frankness and strong opinions give it an added spice.
Journal of the Friends of the National Railway Museum No.165
A most interesting read. Quite apart from the picture it paints of one man's journey through the ranks, it also conveys a lot of valuable detail about the realities of life as a railway manager over recent decades. The author's frankness and strong opinions give it an added spice.
Journal of the Friends of the National Railway Museum No.165
Sometimes described as Britain's least loved train the Pacer began when British Rail sought a cheap replacement for the Modernisation Plan diesel multiple units.
Among wide ranging pictures there are some of Pacers in Wales, with a delightful view of 143616 entering Pontypridd on a snowy February day, arguably the best in the book.
Welsh Railways Research Circle No.156
Sometimes described as Britain's least loved train the Pacer began when British Rail sought a cheap replacement for the Modernisation Plan diesel multiple units.
Among wide ranging pictures there are some of Pacers in Wales, with a delightful view of 143616 entering Pontypridd on a snowy February day, arguably the best in the book.
Welsh Railways Research Circle No.156
[b]REVIEW OF THE MONTH[/b]
Page after page of riveting facts - many of them previously unknown to the reviewer - are rolled out in easy read style that makes the book hard to put down.
Steam World, November 2018
[b]REVIEW OF THE MONTH[/b]
Page after page of riveting facts - many of them previously unknown to the reviewer - are rolled out in easy read style that makes the book hard to put down.
Steam World, November 2018
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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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British Steam Patriots
Following the success of the first two rebuilt 'Claughton' class engines, the London Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) in 1932 embarked upon a building programme of fifty more 'Patriot' class 5XP locomotives. The new 4-6-0 locomotives were at first referred to as 'Baby Scots', until officially named the 'Patriot' class in 1937. Two batches of the new… 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...
