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Trains & railways: general interest
Brand: Amberley Publishing
In September 1967 the last steam locos finished operations in the North East - the area where it had all begun 142 years before. The last trains ran from the engine sheds at Sunderland, Tyne Dock and West Hartlepool, and were hauling coal from colli..
19.55£
Brand: The History Press
In The Last Ten Years, author Brian J. Dickson presents stunning colour photographs from the collections of three enthusiasts of the Seafield Railway Club in north London.Meeting regularly at New Southgate station to record the steam-handled traffic..
37.94£
Brand: Pen and Sword Books
Mention the name Carlisle to any steam enthusiast of a certain age and they will probably conjure up an image of bygone days when Stanier and Gresley pacifics rubbed shoulders alongside each other within Citadel station whilst waiting to relieve inc..
34.12£
Brand: Fonthill Media Limited
A photo-book covering railways around North Wales from the mid-1950s to the mid-1960s consisting mainly of unpublished images in both colour and black & white together with an informative commentary. All were taken by railway enthusiast Ellis James-..
22.43£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
1980 to 1995 was an extraordinary time for the railways of Britain, especially the freight sector. In 1980 there was a unified, monochrome railway. Freight traffic was still abundant, with marshalling yards active and many branch lines still operati..
20.03£
Brand: The History Press
Renowned for its express locomotive Mallard setting a world speed record (126mph) for steam locomotives that endures to this day, the London & North Eastern Railway was the second largest of the 'Big Four' railway companies to emerge from the 1923 g..
26.82£
ISBN: 9781911262435Publisher: Irwell PressImprint: Irwell PressPublished date: 06 Dec 2021Language: EnglishWeight: 808gHeight: 217mmWidth: 304mmSpine width: 17mm..
40.51£
Brand: The Crowood Press
The 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 lin..
33.57£
Brand: Key Publishing Ltd
Produced annually by the team from Modern Railways - the leading monthly rail magazine, The Modern Railway 2021 offers a comprehensive review of the UK rail industry, together with an overview of events in Europe. With contributions from Roger Ford,..
32.52£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
From 1978 onwards, during the period often referred to as BR Blue, Stephen Owens was able to photograph for posterity some of what he saw on the railway. Some might suggest the period didn't have the interest of the steam era - how could it? It was ..
20.05£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
Ever wondered what it was like to run a fledgling heritage railway? Former General Manager of the North Yorkshire Moors Railway Bernard Warr lifts the veil on the ups and downs of running a private railway line in the 1970s. From working as a volunt..
19.61£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
The Pennine hills of northern England offer some of the country's finest - and most diverse - landscapes. They have long been a magnet for the nation's railway photographers, offering stunning vistas and dramatic backdrops to the elegance and power ..
22.42£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
After the financial failure of the Stanhope & Tyne Railroad Company in 1841, a new company was set up to operate the coal-carrying eastern half of the railway that ran from the area around Consett down to South Shields. This new company, the Pontop ..
18.18£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
Known as the Prairies, these tank engines of the 2-6-2T variety were some of Churchward's earliest designs and were the precursor for successful variations of one of the classes - numbered 51XX until 1949. There were two basic types, the smaller typ..
18.18£
Brand: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
A colorful souvenir photo book that captures the excitement of what's in store for visitors when they explore the Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. Nestled in the rolling hills and lush farmland of Strasburg, in beautiful rural Lancaster County, a sp..
11.36£
Brand: Yale University Press
A fascinating account of how the railway influenced more than a century of art in Europe and America Steam locomotives gripped the imagination when they first appeared in 19th-century Europe and America. Aboard these great machines, passengers trave..
77.68£
Brand: Birlinn Ltd
The rich diversity of Scotland's railway network has never before been the subject of a specialist atlas. This book showcases 181 topographical and railway maps, telling the story of the country's railways from the early nineteenth century to the pr..
78.04£
Brand: Mortons Media Group
THE RAILWAY PUZZLE BOOK ISBN: 9781857942439Publisher: Mortons Media GroupImprint: Mortons Media GroupPublished date: 05 Oct 2021Language: EnglishWeight: 164gHeight: 320mmWidth: 234mmSpine width: 8mm..
14.05£
Brand: Amberley Publishing
The railway route through the Central Highlands from Perth to Inverness offers a spectacular journey through a variety of landscapes. Initially traversing the pastoral Strathtay as far as Ballanluig, the scenery becomes more dramatic and bleak as th..
20.57£
Brand: Profile
Sunday Times History Book of the Year 2015 Currently filming for BBC programme Full Steam Ahead Britain's railways have been a vital part of national life for nearly 200 years. Transforming lives and landscapes, they have left their mark on everythi..
18.51£
Brand: Pen and Sword Books
This book provides a comprehensive study of the planning and building of railways in London's Docklands, reflecting on the past 180 years of railway development. It describes the creation of the enclosed working docks at the start of the 19th Centur..
37.03£
Brand: The Crowood Press
The line from Settle to Carlisle is one of the world's great rail journeys. It carves its way through the magnificent landscape of the Yorkshire Dales - where it becomes the highest main line in England - descending to Cumbria's lush green Eden Vall..
30.24£
Brand: The Crowood Press
The 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..
28.43£
Brand: ACC Art Books
As the world speeds up, as technology takes over, it is worth remembering how we used to live. This three-book series is a nostalgic hymn to an era when life was slower: a meandering ramble through the British countryside by bicycle, automobile and ..
17.41£