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Books for sale (alphabetical by author)

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Radford, Brian. Midland Line Memories. A pictorial history of the Midland Railway main line between London (St Pancras) and Derby. A well written and illustrated study. Midas Books, 1983, pp144, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 85936 267 1. VG £5.95

Railway Architecture. A Glance Back and a Look Forward. In 32 photographs this booklet shows the enormous variety of the BR property board estate, both old and new. (card cover) British Railways Board, 1978, pp11. VG £1.50

Railway Gazette (compiled by). British Locomotive Types. Compiled by The Railway Gazette from official drawings supplied by the Chief Mechanical Engineers of the four main-line railways. A scarce landscape format work in lovely condition for age. (card cover) The Railway Publishing Co. Ltd., 1939, pp113. VG (covered inscription on title page) £9.95

Railway Magazine. Railway Annual 96. World Trains and Where to See Them. An interesting and informative selection of modern (diesel, electric) and historical traction. Annuals Publishing Ltd., 1995, pp62, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 899107 05 3. F £2.00

Railway World Special. The Bluebell Railway. With maps, station plans and many colour and b/w photographs this is a celebration of the BlueBell Railway from its beginnings through to its preservation years. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1988, pp56, large format. VG £1.95

Railways Before the Grouping Number One - L.B. & S.C.R. Morris, O J. A technical illustrated study of these locomotives. (card cover) Ian Allan, pp32. VG (stamped British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £1.50

Railways Before the Grouping Number Two - The Great Northern. Weight, R A H. A technical illustrated study of these locomotives. (card cover) Ian Allan, pp32. VG (stamped British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £1.50

Ramsey, Hugh. Capital Steam. A rather rare volume looking at all of the steam sheds that served the Capital. From the well known such as Kings Cross through to the lesser and often overlooked sheds such as Devons Road (1D). In excess of 200 photographs, primarily b/w and steam but approximately 30 colour images. A much neglected subject. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp160, large format. F, no dust jacket £6.95

Rankin, Stuart & Thompson, David. This is York. The Story of a Station. A short illustrated history of the station and its development, with 19 illustrations. (card cover) British Rail. 1984, pp20, large landscape format. VG £2.00

Ransom, P.J.G. Railways Revived. An account of preserved steam railways. With a foreword by L T C Rolt, Ransom describes 14 railways subsequently revived. Excellent illustrations and maps and a well written text. An excellent value purchase. Faber & Faber, 1973, pp183. VG, VG £2.95

Ransom, P.J.G. Scottish Steam Today. Ships, Trains & Engines. Scottish steam today traces the history of steam power and its application in Scotland. Areas covered include Alford Valley, paddle steamer preservation, lock steamers, Summerlee, and many other sites. (pb) Richard Drew Publishing, 1989, pp144. VG £2.50

Ransom, P.J.G. The Archaeology of Railways. A thorough study of the development of railways in the UK and their architectural heritage written by a highly respected author. A recommended purchase. (pb) World's Work Ltd., 1981, pp304, large format. VG £4.95

Ransome, P.J.G. The Archaeology of the Transport Revolution 1750-1850. This work describes in detail the development of the first steam traction and places it along side contemporary transport developments. Particular emphasis is placed on surviving archaeology and on the originators of the innovations. An exceptionally well researched volume. BCA/World's Work Limited, 1984, pp208. VG, VG £7.95

Ransome-Wallis, P. All About Photographing Trains. All About Locomotives and Trains and Your Camera. A Focal Photo Guide 75. An excellent work detailing a host of valuable techniques, along with diagrams and photographs. (paper cover) The Focal Press, 1957, pp56. VG £3.00

Ransome-Wallis, P. Preserved Steam Locomotives of Western Europe. Volume Two. A very detailed and well illustrated work which covers Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and Swiss broad, standard and narrow gauge stock. Ian Allan, 1971, pp285. VG, VG price clipped £7.95

Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 316 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1987, pp191, large format. F, no dust jacket £5.95

Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 308 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Ian Allan, 1968, pp191, large format. VG, G £5.75

Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives & Trains of the Big Four. Through 268 photographs, one has a powerful and comprehensive record of many of the older locomotives that were inherited by the Big Four, along with some that were constructed in the 1920's. A splendid and lovingly produced volume. Ian Allan, 1978, pp128. F, VG (slight sunning on spine) £4.75

Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives & Trains of the Big Four. 268 photographs show pre nationalization locos, including GCR and Midland hard at work. Ian Allan, 1978, pp128. VG, VG (covered inscription on front blank page, slight sunning to spine) £4.50

Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives through the Lens. With a foreword by Sir William A. Stanier, F.R.S. Excellent images of pre-grouping locomotives in this well produced hard back volume. Stanier says in his foreword that 'these beautiful photographs will bring back memories of the good work they (the locomotives) did….'. Ian Allan, 1948, pp96. VG, no dust jacket (covered inscription on inside front cover, some browning to front/back flyleaf due to age) £4.75

Ransome-Wallis, P. Roaming the Southern Rails. Well chosen steam and diesel/electric photographs from the main lines and the branches. Ian Allan, 1979, pp128, large format. VG, VG (sunning to spine) £4.95

Ransome-Wallis, P. Snowdon Mountain Railway. A thorough history of this line, the Abt rack principles, passenger rolling stock and Snowdon locomotive development. (card cover) Ian Allan, 4^th edition 1967, pp48. VG £2.00

Ransome-Wallis, P. Train Ferries of Western Europe. This is acknowledged as the authoritative work on the subject and is illustrated with 240 photographs. Ian Allan, 1968, pp289, pullout map. VG, G (repaired tear to spine of dust jacket) £6.95

Ransome-Wallis, P. World's Smallest Public Railway (Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Light Railway). A comprehensive study of the origin and function of the RH&DR. (card cover) Ian Allan, 6^th edition 1970, pp48. VG £3.00

Ratcliffe, A.R.L. (compiled from the collection of). Bygone South Eastern Steam. Volume 1. Excellent well reproduced archive photographs, with many pre grouping and early SR locomotives. (glossy card cover) John Hallewell Publications, 1980, pp62, isbn 0 905540 33 6. VG £3.25

Ratcliffe, A.R.L. (compiled from the collection of). Bygone South Eastern Steam. Volume 2 - Passenger Rolling Stock. Archive photographs look at pre grouping, post grouping and early BR stock. (glossy card cover) Rochester Press, 1980, pp64, isbn 0 905540 64 6. VG £3.25

Ratcliffe, A.R.L. (compiled from the collection of). Bygone South Eastern Steam. Volume 4 - Closed Branch Lines. Archive photographs cover the Westerham, Hythe and Sandgate, and East Kent and Sheppey lines amongst many others. (glossy card cover) Rochester Press, 1983, pp64, isbn 0 946379 025. VG £3.25

Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. 50^th Anniversary Edition. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2008, pp160. F £3.95

Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster No. 52. Dec 08 - Feb 09. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2008, pp160. F £3.95

Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. No. 53 March-May 2009. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2009, pp160. F £3.50

Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. No. 54 June-August 2009. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2009, pp160. F £3.00

Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. No. 55 Sept-Dec 2009. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2009, pp160. F £3.50

Ray, Jack. A Lifetime with '0' Gauge. Crewchester - And Others. Written by the first president/chairman of the gauge 0 guild, this is a highly repected and much sought garden railway volume. (pb) Pendragon/Atlantic, 1992, pp84, large format, isbn 0 906899 54 0. VG £7.95

Rayner, Bryan (edited by for the Southern Electric Group). Southern Electrics. A Pictorial Survey. An infrequently seen electric work. This gives a comprehensive pictorial coverage of the rolling stock and locomotives used on the SR electrified system. Bradford Barton, 1975, pp96, isbn 0 85153 220 9. VG, VG £5.95

Reade, Lewis. Branch Line Memories Volume 3 - Southern. This contains crisp b/w photographs and largely embraces the minor lines of the Southern. These tended to be rural in nature and a home to rather antiquated motive power. Kentish lines and Sussex/Hampshire by-ways abound along with a delightful section on the Withered Arm lines. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp45, isbn 0 906899 10 9. VG £2.50

Reade, Lewis. The Branch Lines of Cornwall. This delightful album covers the branch lines of Cornwall and includes rare and novel images of locations such as Hayle Wharves, Newham Quay, Retew Branch and images around Bodman, Padstow and Bude. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp48. VG £3.25

Rear, W.G. London Midland Steam in North Wales. Excellent photographs from the main line and many of the lesser known branches. Bradford Barton, 1979, pp96, isbn 0 85153 225 X. F, VG £4.95

Rear, W.G. London Midland Steam in North Wales. Excellent photographs from the main line and many of the lesser known branches. Bradford Barton, 1979, pp96, isbn 0 85153 225 X. VG, VG £4.50

Rear, W G. London Midland Steam in North Wales. BB, 1979, pp96, isbn 0 85153 225 X. VG, VG (red speckled cloth) £3.00

Rear, W.G. The Denbigh and Mold Line. Scenes From The Past 15: Railways of North Wales. A very scarce book on this long lost and much lamented line. Many archive photographs, maps and diagrams. (pb) Foxline, 156 plates, large format, isbn 1 870119 19 3. VG £24.99

Reed, Brian. Crewe to Carlisle. A history of the Lancaster and Carlisle line and the associated developments on the West Coast Main Line. Ian Allan, 1969, pp234, 32 plates, 18 maps, isbn 0 7110 0057 3. VG, G (some edge wear/repaired tear to dust jacket) £6.95

Reed, Brian. Loco Profile 18 - German Austerity 2-10-0. A detailed study of these locomotives. With many b/w photographs, diagrams and technical data. (paper cover) Profile Publications Ltd, 1971, pp23. G Complete but front cover is torn at spine. £1.50

Reed, Brian. 150 Years of British Steam Locomotives. A substantial appraisal of steam locomotive design from Trevithick to Riddles. David & Charles, 1975, pp128, isbn 0 7153 7051 0. VG, VG £4.75

Rees, Gareth. Early Railway Prints. A Social History of the Railways from 1825-1850. A beautiful collection of 95 early railway prints, 31 of which are in colour. Phaidon,1980, pp128, 95 plates, large landscape format, isbn 0 7148 2039 3. VG, VG £7.95

Reeve, George & Hawkins, Chris. Branch Lines of the Southern Railway. Volume One. This lovely book looks in great detail at four branches. The Borden Light Railway, Hayling line, Swanage and the Crowhurst, Sidley & Bexhill Railway. Also includes architectural plans and elevations. Wild Swan, 1980, pp136, large format, isbn 0 906867 01 0. VG, VG (small repaired tear to dust jacket) £9.95

Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway. A Traveller's guide. Includes full colour photographs, maps and locomotive, coaches and wagon stock lists. (pb) Ffestiniog Railway Company, 1983, pp20, large format. VG £1.45

Rhodes, Michael. The Illustrated History of British Marshalling Yards. Featuring more than 40 full track diagrams of marshalling yards, from 1900 to the present day. The authoritative work on the origin and development of the marshalling yard, which considers in great depth 25 major yards. The text is complemented with track plans and tables of the freight with dealt with by each yard. A scarce and highly informative work. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp248, large format, isbn 0 86093 367 9. F, VG £26.95

Rhodes, Michael & Shannon, Paul. Freight Only Vol. 2: Southern & Central Lines. A comprehensive guide to BR freight today. Although produced just less than 20 years ago the vast majority of scenes could not now be recreated, (eg. Chinnor, Akeman Street, Hamworthy, Portfield, Bagworth, Donnington and UKF Gillingham, Dorset). A splendid book for the freight and diesel enthusiast. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 1988, pp160. VG £5.95

Rhodes, Michael & Shannon, Paul. Freight Only Volume 3: Wales & Scotland. A comprehensive guide to BR freight today. The majority of the lines and services portrayed have now passed into history. These include, Oakdale, Waunllwyd, Hereford (fertilizer), Lady Windsor, Blodwell, Aberystwyth (oil), Amlwch, Maentwrog Road, Ravenscraig, Gartcosh, Crombie, Montrose and many more. Highly recommended. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, ,1988, pp136. VG (slight small sticky marks to inside front/back cover, where a plastic jacket, now removed, was stuck down with sellotape) £5.25

Rhodes, Michael & Shannon, Paul. The Freight Only Yearbook, No. 1. Produced in association with Rail. A stunning volume for the classic diesel enthusiast which details many wagon load and block services that have since disappeared. Silver Link Publishing, 1990, pp96, glazed boards. F £4.45

Rice, Iain (edited by). An Introduction To 4mm Fine Scale Railway Modeling. A RailModel Handbook. A clear and lucid introduction to building model railways in this scale. (pb) Hawkshill Publishing, 1995, pp64, large format, isbn 1 900349 01 9. VG £5.95

Richardson, Paul. Evocative Steam. The majesty of the steam train in colour. Vibrant crisp colour photographs, many taken on the KWVR across the seasons. (pb) Osprey, 1985, pp127, isbn 0 85045 654 1. VG (crease to front cover) £1.00

Riley, Peter. Vulcan Locomotives Its Diesel & Electric Years. A collection of diesel and electric trains produced at the famous Vulcan locomotive works in Lancashire, England. This edition is a publication of a work first published in 1955 by the Vulcan Foundary Limited, as part of a promotional publication which was not for public sale. (pb) P&D Riley, 2003, pp64. F £3.75

Riley, R.C. The Colour of Steam Volume 2 - The Somerset & Dorset Line. Fantastic colour shots from the S&D, including well known and lesser known locations. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp36. VG £1.95

Riley, R.C. Great Western Album. Excellent b/w photographs compiled by Dick riley cover all facets of the GWR lines. An iconic album in lovely condition. Ian Allan, 1977, pp115. VG, VG £4.50

Riley, R C. Great Western Album No. 2. This conveys the splendour of the GWR in the period 1923-1947. Ian Allan, 1970, pp112. G, G (slight binding damage and inside corner of dust missing where price was) £2.00

Riley, R.C. & Harris, Nigel. Southern Reflections. A collection of photographs from the Hulton Picture Company. All facets of the Southern, town, city, country, wartime, new designs, and civil works are covered, accompanied by highly detailed captions. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 1996, pp144, large format, isbn 1 85794 063 6. VG (some wear to spine edge) £5.95

Riley, R.C. & Waller, Peter. The Power of the Castles. A super study of the Castles from their inseption to their late BR days. Oxford Publishing Co., 2003, pp112, large format. F, no dust jacket £8.50

Riley, R.C. & Waller, Peter. The Power of the Castles. This work examines the development and operational history of the Castles. The photographs cover the full period in service by this class from the early development days through to withdrawal in the early 1960s. Oxford Publishing Co., 2003, pp112, large format, isbn 0 86093 587 6. F, VG £8.95

Rimmer, A. The Cromford & High Peak Railway. Locomotion papers Number 10. Detailed history of this iconic line with numerous photographs and maps. (card cover) Oakwood Press, 1978, pp42. VG £4.95

Rivington. My Life with Locomotives. A Retired Locomotive Engineer Looks Back. The author, E Mason, spent his working life originally as an apprentice at the L&Y Horwich works and subsequently with the LNWR and LMS. He rose to senior operational positions and tells a lively and vibrant story. Ian Allan, 1962, pp168, pull out diagram of Horwich works 1913. VG, G £9.95

Robbins, Michael. George & Robert Stephenson. A well researched and illustrated volume on father and son. (glossy card cover) HMSO, 1981, pp69. VG £1.95

Robbins, Michael. Points and Signals. A Railway Historian at Work. A respected book which considers many facets of railways and the key features of the railway historian's craft. George Allen & Unwin, 1967, pp256. VG, VG (some edge wear to dust jacket) £8.95

Robbins, Michael. The Isle of Wight Railways. Oakwood Library of Railway History 54. A well written Oakwood history with splendid photographs and detailed maps along with locomotive and traffic details. (stiff board cover with cloth spine) Oakwood Press, 1953, pp38, 16 pages of b/w plates. VG (some foxing to the pages) £5.50

Roberts, John Easter. Hazards of the Footplate LNWR to BR. A well written work on the many changes across the LNWR lines in Lancashire, along with the experiences of the author as a footplate man. (pb) Published by author, circa 1982, pp142. VG £3.95

Robertson, Kevin. Great Western Railway Halts. Volume 1. An exceptionally detailed and illustrated work which lists all halts and platforms alphabetically from A to L. A brilliant volume. Irwell Press, 1990, pp130, large format, isbn 1 871608 17 1. VG, VG £12.95

Robertson, Kevin. Leader: Steam's Last Chance. A thorough study of the origin, development and subsequent 'failure' of this incredibly innovative 'Leader' locomotive designed by Bullied. Alan Sutton, 1988, pp123, 100 photographs, isbn 0 86299 376 8. F, VG £8.50

Robertson, Kevin. 150 Great Western Years. Excellent short studies cover broad gauge, signaling, locomotive records, goods services and many other subjects, illustrated with largely archive photographs. (glossy card cover) Kingfisher Railway Productions, 1985, pp56, large format, isbn 0 946184 12 7. VG £2.25

Robertson, Kevin. The Last days of Steam around London. Robertson captures the vast range of locomotives and services that could be seen around London in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many novel archive photographs. Alan Sutton, 1988, pp175. VG, VG £5.95

Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Berkshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Alan Sutton, 1987, pp148. F, F £4.75

Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Hampshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Exceptionally interesting. Alan Sutton, 1990, pp136. F, F £4.75

Robertson, Kevin (collected by). Somerset and Avon Railways in Old Photographs. This covers Bath-Wellington, Bristol-Winterbourne, Frome-Athelney, the S&D, Yatton and Yeovil branches and cross country routes and west of Taunton. Stunning archive b/w photographs. (pb) Alan Sutton, 1997, pp143. F £4.25

Robertson, Kevin & Abbott, David. GWR The Badminton Line: A Portrait of a Railway. An exceptional volume which provides a full account of the construction of one of the GWR main lines. Fully illustrated with unique contemporary photographs, plans, layouts and costings. Near pristine copy, highly recommended. Alan Sutton, 1988, pp233. F, F £5.75

Robertson, Kevin & Abbott, David. The Marlborough Branch. The Railways of Savernake and Marlborough. An infrequently seen volume. A detailed history of this short lived line with many archive photographs, maps, tables, building plans and station layouts. Irwell press, 1990, pp90, large format, isbn 1 871608 12 0. F, VG (small nick on top of dust jacket of spine) £13.95

Robertson, Kevin & Oppitz, Leslie. Hampshire Railways Remembered. A well researched and illustrated book, which explores well known (Hayling Island) and lesser know locations such as Meon Valley, Winchester-Newbury, Westmoors and Hythe Pier amongst others. Countryside Books, 1988, pp111. F, VG £4.95

Robinson, Gerald T. Steam Days. Stunning colour images on shed and on passenger, freight duties. An excellent evocative album. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1993, pp112, large format. F, no dust jacket £4.95

Robinson, Gerald T. Steam Days. Over 200 colour photographs show steam on the main line and branches and sheds across the UK. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1993, pp112, large format. F, VG £5.75

Robinson, Kate & Forsythe, Robert. Cumbrian Railway Photographer. The William Nash Collection. Series X74. Splendid photographs and detailed captions from this most innovative of photographers. (pb) Oakwood Press, 2002, pp112, isbn 0 85361 592 6. VG £4.95

Robinson, Peter W. Cumbria's Lost Railway. A comprehensive work looking at lost lines containing archive photographs and station closure details. (pb) Stenlake Publishing, 2002, pp48, landscape format, isbn 1 84033 205 0. VG (crease to back cover) £4.50

Robinson, Peter W. Rail Centres: Carlisle. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this shows the development of the lines and services around this exceptionally important location. Ian Allan, 1986, pp144, isbn 0 7110 1429 9. VG, VG £6.95

Robinson, Peter W. Rail Centres: Carlisle. Illustrated with over 200 photographs, this shows the development of the lines and services around this exceptionally important location. Booklaw Publications, 2004, pp144, isbn 1 901945 16 2. F, VG £5.25

Robinson, Peter W. (compiled by). Railways of Cumbria. All facets of Cumbria from Port Carlisle, Keswick, Maryport and the many industrial lines are covered. (glossy card cover) Dalesman Books, 1985, pp96, isbn 0 85206 815 8. VG £3.00

Robinson, Peter J. & Groundwater, Ken. British Railways Past and Present No 4. The North East. With over 200 b/w photographs covering Berwick - Morpeth, Tyne Dock - Consett, West Durham, Darlington and many more. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 1993, pp104, isbn 0 947971 17 3. VG £5.95

Robotham, Robert. Branches & Byways - Southwest Scotland and the Border Counties. This examines the history of the branches and byways and draws upon splendid photographs, supplemented by many detailed line drawing and timetable extracts. The lines include Beattock-Moffat, the Waverley route, the Peebles Loop, the Border Counties and Wansbeck Valley, Eyemouth-Burnmouth and many others. An exceptional book which also includes locomotive allocations and detailed captions for the very many photographs. A scarce book. Oxford Publishing Co., 2003, pp256, large format, isbn 0 86093 575 2. F, VG £18.95

Robotham, Robert. On Somerset & Dorset Lines. Fantastic images covering nearly all parts of the S&D lines. Ian Allan, 1995, pp79, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2413 8. VG £6.50

Robotham, Robert. The Waverley Route The Postwar Years. With some 150 b/w photographs, the author describes the route, along with its branch lines. An excellent volume which contains a mix of steam and some first generation diesel images, along with maps and gradient profiles. Ian Allan, 1999, pp112, glazed board, isbn 0 7110 2674 2. VG £8.25

Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950's/60's. Ian Allan, 1990, pp112, large format. F, F £6.95

Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950's/60's. Many evocative b/w photographs, including Windcutter services and perhaps one of the best photographs is of a B1, 61177 simmering at Leicester Belgrave Road in August 1959. A splendid book. Ian Allan, 1997, pp112, large format. F, VG (small repaired tear on top of dust jacket) £7.95

Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950's/60's. Ian Allan, 1997, pp112. Large Format. VG, VG £5.95

Roche, F J. (drawn by). Historic Locomotive Drawings in 4mm Scale. This contains 104 drawing from the GWR, LMS, SR and LNER. A highly recommended work for the modeller and historian. (spiral bound) Ian Allan, 1966, pp104, glazed boards, large landscape format. VG £9.95

Roche, F.J. & Templer, G.G. Building Model Locomotives. Revised by S.W. Stevens-Stratten. A reproduction of an excellent series of articles that appeared in the Model Railway Constructor between 1947-1951. A modeling classic. Ian Allan, 1970, pp192, 143 figs. VG, VG £5.00

Roche, T.W.E. More Great Westernry. A rare work by T.W.E Roche. Those who love the GWR, its practices, locomotives and locations will cherish this volume written in a vibrant, modern style by a prose master. An excellent purchase. (stiff card bound, with cloth spine) Town & Country Press, 1969, pp92. VG £6.50

Rock Carling, D. 4-8-0 Tender Locomotives. One of the D&C studies showing the development of the 4-8-0 in North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Australasia and Asia. A rare and much sort publication. David & Charles, 1971, pp112. VG, VG £7.95

Rocket 150. 150^th Anniversary of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway 1830 - 1980 Official Handbook. A highly detailed volume with maps, archive photographs, then and now images and a photographic list of participants in the celebrations. (glossy card cover) BR, LMR in association with Avon-Anglia Publications & Services, 1980, pp84. VG £2.50

Rodgers, David C. Preserved Steam Album. Beautiful photographs include the SVR, Nene Valley, MHR, MRC, and the Lakeside and Haverthwaite amongst many others. Jane's, 1986, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0378 9. VG £4.50

Rodgers, David C. South African Steam Today. A superb tribute to South African steam covering the period 1976-1978. This is largely an album of working steam, covering the Western Cape, the Garden Route, Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, Central and Northern Cape, Eastern Cape, Orange Free State, Natal, and Transvaal. A beautiful highly atmospheric work. Ian Allan, 1980, pp136, 200 b/w photographs, large format, isbn 0 7110 0999 6. VG, VG price clipped £16.95

Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. Bulleid Pacifics at Work. With over 200 photographs and numerous line drawings, Colonel Rogers describes the origin and subsequent operation of these classes. Ian Allan, 1980, pp128, large format, isbn 0 7110 1074 9. VG, VG £6.95

Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. Bulleid Pacifics at Work. With over 200 photographs and numerous line drawings, Colonel Rogers describes the origin and subsequent operation of these classes. BCA/Ian Allan, 1985, pp128, large format. VG, VG £6.95

Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. Thompson & Peppercorn Locomotive Engineers. An exceptional, well illustrated work charting the achievements of the last two CMEs of the LNER. Book Law Publications/Ian Allan, 1997, pp160, isbn 1 901945 02 2. F, VG £5.95

Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. The Last Steam Locomotive Engineer: R A Riddles. A well written and researched biography of Robert Riddles, who started his career with the LNWR and ended it as responsible for designing the Class 9, 2-10-0 locomotives with BR. George Allen & Unwin, 1970, pp215,31 plates, isbn 0 04 385053 7. VG, VG £12.95

Rolling Stock Worth Modelling. Scale Drawings for Railway Modellers. Volume Two. A difficult to find work. Drawings include GWR, LMS, LNER, BR/SR and private owner stock. (glossy card cover) Bradford Barton, 1983, pp31, isbn 0 85153 454 6. VG £5.95

Rolt, L.T.C. Landscape with Figures. The Final Part of his Autobiography. This work, published posthumously, shows the enormous versatility and interests of this narrow gauge and engineering giant. Alan Sutton, 1992, pp246, isbn 0 86299 998 7. VG, VG (2 tears to top of spine of dust jacket) £6.95

Rolt, L.T.C. Patrick Stirling's Locomotives. A rather rare work by Rolt which considers the enormous impact that Stirling had upon locomotive development. Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 1964, pp64. VG, G (some foxing to front/back blank pages, covered inscription on front blank page, repairs to dust jacket) £3.95

Rolt, L.T.C. Railway Adventure. This classic volume, contains an acknowledgement by Rolts widow, and paints a vivid picture of the early years of the Talyllyn and the enormous challenges the volunteers and employees faced. Fantastic archive photographs. Alan Sutton, 1993, pp152, isbn 0 86299 367 9. VG, VG (covered inscription on front blank page, book marked damaged at warehouse (on rear page) - but no evidence of this) £12.95

Rolt, L.T.C. Railway Adventure. The Story of the Tallyllyn Railway. The original and some would say best work on the early Tallyllyn Railway. (pb) David & Charles, 1961, pp176. G (some wear to spine and corner crease) £3.00

Rolt, L.T.C. Red for Danger. The classic work on accidents, their origin and subsequent safety lessons learned. (pb) Pan, 1960, pp221. G+ (browning to page edges) £2.00

Rolt, L.T.C. Red for Danger. The classic work on accidents, their origin and subsequent safety lessons learned. (pb) Pan, revised & enlarged edition 1966, pp288. G (browning to page edges) £1.50

Rolt, L.T.C. The Great Western Railway Museum Swindon. A lovely reminder of this much lamented and now lost GWR museum. (card cover) British Railways Board, 1963, pp32. VG (scuff marks to back cover) £1.25

Rolt, L.T.C. The Making of a Railway. Photographed by S.W.A. Newton. These photographs chart the building of the GCR and are little short of splendid. Alan Sutton, 1990, pp154. F, F £7.25

Rolt, L.T.C. The Making of a Railway. A very detailed photographic study based on the SWA Newton collection, which considers the building of the GCR from Nottingham to Marleybone between 1894 - 1899. Rolt describes the background and circumstances to this highly innovative venture from the tunnels and depots, bridges and viaducts, the clearence works through to the navvy camps and the construction of the stations , goods depots and the subsequent opening of the line. A fantastic book. Hugh Evelyn Ltd., 1979, pp154, sbn 238 79010 4. VG, VG (some sunning to spine) price clipped £6.95

Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. Official Guidebook. Golden Jubilee Edtiton 1927-1977. A detailed work with many colour photographs. (glossy card cover) RHDR, 1977, pp24, landscape format. VG £2.50

Roose, Graham & Ballantyne, Hugh. British Railways Past and Present no 22 Wiltshire. Numerous locations are covered including the Calne Branch, Dilton Marsh, Malmesbury, Holt Junction, Wilton south and Rushey Platt Junction amongst others. (pb) Past & Present Publishing Ltd., 1994, pp144, 260 b/w & colour photographs.. VG (slight bump to front bottom of cover) £5.95

Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. Parragon, 2003, pp160, large format. F, F £3.95

Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. An excellent concise reference work. Parragon, 2002, pp160, large format. F, F £3.95

Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. An excellent concise reference work. Parragon, 2002, pp160, large format, glazed boards. F £3.50

Ross, David (general editor). The Encyclopedia of Trains and Locomotives. The Comprehensive Guide to Over 900 Steam, Diesel, and Electric Locomotives from 1825 to the Present Day. A highly detailed work providing an illustrated guide to over 900 different locomotives, with over 1000 illustrations. Silverdale Books, 2003, p544, large format, isbn 1 85605 792 5. F, VG £9.95

Ross, David. The Illustrated History of British Steam Railways. Copiously illustrated with archive and modern photographs, this well written work is one of the best of its type. A bargain! Marks and Spencer, 2004, pp320, large format. F, VG £3.00

Rowledge, J W P. Loco profile 37 - LMS Pacifics. A detailed study of these locomotives. With many b/w photographs, diagrams and technical data. (paper cover) Profile Publications Ltd, 1974, pp24. VG £2.00

Rowledge, J.W.P. LMS Engines, Names, Numbers, Types and Classes. This book covers all names, numbers, types and classes of LMS locomotives, steam, diesel and railcars and is a well illustrated, fantastic record. David & Charles, 1989, pp160, glazed boards. F £4.50

Rowledge, J W P & Reed, Brian. The Stanier 4-6-0s of the LMS (The Jubilees, Class 5s and the BR Standard Class 5s). This highly researched and illustrated study is possibly the best of the steam studies in this series. David & Charles, 1977, pp96, isbn 0 7153 7385 4. VG, VG (slight sunning to spine) £6.50

Royal Trains of the British Isles. A Railway Magazine Publication. Foreword by C. Hamilton Ellis. An excellent, well illustrated history of the origin and development of Royal Trains. (glossy card cover) IPC Business Press, 1974, pp48, large format. VG £1.00

Rush, R.W. The Furness Railway. Locomotives and Rolling Stock. Oakwood Library of Railway History Number 35A. Substantively researched history, with many tables, archive photographs and detailed diagrams. (pb) Oakwood Press, 1987, pp64, isbn 0 85361 362 1. VG £5.95

Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Coaches including the Brown vehicles. Part 1 (1838-1913). This is definitive work on the subject and includes, as might be expected a section on broad gauge stock. Oxford Publishing Co., 1973, pp273, 236 figs/photographs, 162 diagrams, large format, sbn 902888 03 X. VG, VG £32.95

Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Coaches including the Brown vehicles. Part II (1903-1948). This is the definitive work on the subject and takes the story up to 1948. Oxford Publishing Co., 1972, pp240, 462 figs/photographs, numerous diagrams, large format, sbn 0 902888 03 X. VG, VG £32.95

Both volumes may be sold together for £63.00

Russell, J.H. Great Western Wagons Plan Book. An exceptionally rare volume containing a host of plan diagrams. (pb) Oxford Publishing Co., 1976, pp137, large format, isbn 0 902888 67 6. VG (covered inscription on inside front cover) £39.95

Russell, J.H. The Banbury and Cheltenham Railway 1887 - 1962. A splendid book looking at all stations on the route, the motive power used and the many vibrant aspects of this GWR line. A fantastic book with 248 illustrations and 32 maps. Oxford Publishing Co., 1984, pp140, 248 illustrations, large format. F, VG £9.95 (slight sunning to spine)

Russell, J.H. The Banbury and Cheltenham Railway 1887 - 1962. A splendid book looking at all stations on the route, the motive power used and the many vibrant aspects of this GWR line. 248 illustrations and 32 maps. Oxford Publishing Co., 1977, pp140, 248 illustrations, large format. VG, VG £8.95

Russell, Patrick. Steam in Camera 1898 - 1959. Photographs from the LCGB Kenn Nunn Collection. Stunning variety of images from across the British Isles and Ireland from one of the best collections. Ian Allan, 1972, pp128. VG, VG £5.95 non price clipped

Rutherford, Michael. 'Halls', 'Granges' & 'Manors' at Work. A well illustrated technical study of the origin and subsequent workings of these mixed traffic locomotives. Ian Allan, 1985, pp128, large format. F, VG £7.95

Rutherford, Michael. 'Castles' & 'Kings' At Work. A thorough study of the origin, development and deployment of these iconic locomotives. Ian Allan, 1982, pp144, large format, isbn 0 7110 1210 5. VG, VG £7.95

Rutherford, Michael. 'Halls', 'Granges' & 'Manors' at Work. A well illustrated technical study of the origin and subsequent workings of these mixed traffic locomotives. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1987, pp128, large format. F, no dust jacket £6.50

Rutherford, Michael. Mallard. The Record Breaker. A lovely study of the origin and development of this much loved, record breaking locomotive. Many archive and current photographs. (glossy card cover) Newburn House, 1988, pp48, large format. £3

Ryan, Jeff, Mckintosh, David & Moon, George. Working Steam: Stanier 8Fs. Brilliant photographs showing 8Fs hard at work in the North West, Yorkshire, the East Midlands, West Midlands and the West Country. Ian Allan, 2002, pp80, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2894 X. F £5.95

Ryan, John & Jeuda, Basil. Railway Postcard Scenes of Cheshire. Basil Jeuda and John Ryan are historians and railway enthusiasts. This is a very well researched book with detailed notes on buildings, locomotives, stations and signal boxes. It even includes specific postcards relating to the Manchester Ship Canal Railway. (pb) Cheshire County Council, 1987, pp118, large format. VG £5.95

Sabin, Frank T. Catalogue of Old Railway Prints, Drawings and Books for sale by Frank T Sabin 1952, Park House, Rutland Gate, Knightsbridge, SW7. A delightful catalogue with an image of the GWR, at Pangbourne (1846) on the front cover. (card cover) Cables Sabinus, 1952, pp44, 22 b/w plates. VG £3.50

Sagar, John. Chapters of Steam. Steam Locomotives of the Worth Valley Railway. This lovingly created and well produced work shows the locomotives to a very significant degree in their pre KWVR days. Kingfisher Railway Productions, October 1984, pp160, large format. VG, VG Signed by author. £5.95

Sangster, Alan H (compiled by). The Story and Tales of the Buchan Line. A delightful series of articles, complete with many archive photographs and maps which look at the vast variety of railway activities in this area from the rural branches, Cruden Bay Hotel Tramway through to curiosities such as the Royal Naval Air Service, Airship station at Lenabo. (pb) Oxford Publishing Co., 1983, pp132, isbn 86093 179 X. VG £5.75

Sankey, Raymond & Norman, K.J. The Furness Railway. A Photographic Recollection. Vibrant archive photographs look at all facets of the Furness Railway. (pb) Dalesman, 1977, pp80, landscape format, isbn 0 85206 424 1. VG (inscription & slight wear to spine) £4.95

Saunders, John. Lincs, Notts & Derbyshire by Rail. A guide to the routes, scenery and towns. An interesting an well illustrated (DMU's etc) guide to the area. (pb) Jarrold, 1989, pp64. VG £0.95

Savio, Tom & Lambert, Anthony. Extraordinary Railway Journeys. Brilliant colour photographs paint a vivid picture of 24 journeys, covering Europe, the Far East, Australia, The Americas, and South Africa. New Holland Publishers, 2004, pp160, large format, isbn 1 84330 597 6. F, VG £4.95

Sawford, E H. Cambridge Kettering Line Steam. Midland and GER locos abound in this delightful volume which also shows the Sentinel locos at Chesterton Junction and the Eastern Gas Board. (glossy card cover) Becknell Books, 1981, pp32. VG (stamped several times on front & back pages British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £1.75

Sawford, Eric. British Railways Steam in the 1960s. Delightful photographs of locomotives from all regions at work and on shed. A moving chapter shows the cutting up of locomotives at Cohens of Kettering, in the period 1964 through to 1967. Alan Sutton, 1993, pp166. F, F £6.50

Sawford, Eric. British Railways Steam in the 1950s. This stunning album captures the amazing variety of locomotives that were to be found across all of the regions. Crosty 9Fs appear along side L&Y saddle tanks, LSWR radial tanks and Caledonian 'pugs'. An excellent work with over 200 crisp and atmospheric photographs many of which were taken on shed showing the complex infrastructure. Alan Sutton, 1992, pp160. F, F £5.95

Sawford, Eric. Odd Corners of the London Midland from the Days of Steam. Great photographs, largely on shed, of the more obscure locomotives, equipment and rolling stock across the Midland region in the 1950s and 1960s. Sutton Publishing, 2003, pp146, isbn 0 7509 3220 1. F, VG £5.95

Sawford, Eric. Southern Steam in Retrospect. This contains over 170 archive images considering both tender and tank locomotives. Significant sections on ex LSWR classes, with most photographs taken in the mid 1950 and early 1960s. Sutton Publishing, 2007, pp132, isbn 978 0 7509 4627 8. VG, VG £5.95

Sawford, Eric. Steam Locomotives 1955: 70000-90774 Standards and Austerities. Each class is represented with photographs of the locomotive in action and on shed. The text provides full technical details, locomotive allocations, details of duties and important contrasts in design and special workings. Illustrated with over 130 b/w photographs. Sutton publishing, 1998, pp154. VG, VG £5.95

Sawford, Eric. The Last Days of Steam on the LMR. Superb photographs recall locos on passenger, goods and shunting duties in the later years. Sutton Publishing, 2000, pp148, isbn 0 7509 0413 5. F, VG £5.95

Schieldrop, Edgar B. Conquest of Space and Time - The Railway. Foreword by Cecil J. Allen. A well illustrated acedemic work on the civil and engineering developments of railways within the UK and abroad. Hutchinson, 1956, pp256, colour frontis. VG no dust jacket £3.00

Scott, Peter G. Harrow & Stanmore Railway. A well illustrated and researched publication on this important North London line. (glossy card cover) Hartest Productions, 1981, pp72, large format. VG £6.95 signed by author

Scott-Morgan, John. Maunsell Locomotives. The range of steam classes are covered along with the emus designed and built between 1923 and 1939. Ian Allan, 2002, pp80, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2872 9. F £5.95

Scott Morgan, John. The Corris Railway Company. A seldom seen book containing numerous archive photographs, locomotive/carriage/wagon details and a number of line drawings. (glossy card cover) Gemini Publishing, 1977, pp64, large landscape format. VG £7.95

Searle, Muriel V. Down The Line to Brighton. The author has used contemporary records, photographs, documents and timetables to recreate the atmosphere of the LBSCR, Brighton Line from London to Brighton. Baton Transport, 1986, pp160, isbn 0 85936 239 6. F, VG £4.25

Searle, Muriel V. Down The Line to Bristol. The author has used contemporary records, photographs, documents and timetables to recreate the atmosphere of the GWR line from Paddington to Bristol. Bloomsbury Books, 1988, pp192, isbn 1 870630 36 X. F, VG £4.25

Searle, Muriel V. Down The Line to Dover. The author has used contemporary records, photographs, documents and timetables to recreate the atmosphere of the lines which served Dover, along with a number of the associated branches. Bloomsbury Books, 1988, pp164, isbn 1 870630 416. F, VG £4.25

Jewell, Brian. Down the Line to Hastings. The author has used contemporary records, photographs, documents and timetables to recreate the atmosphere of the line between London and Hastings via Tunbridge Wells. Baton Press, 1984, pp150, isbn 0 85936 223 X. F, VG £4.25

Searle, Muriel V. Down The Line to Southend. The author has used contemporary records, photographs, documents and timetables to recreate the atmosphere of the exceptionally busy line between London, through Barking to Southend and Shoeburyness, Southend being the venue of many seaside excursions. Bloomsbury Books, 1988, pp196, isbn 1870630 46 7. F, VG £4.25

The above 5 books may be sold together for £18.25

Searle, Muriel V. Lost Lines. An anthology of Britain's lost railways. Seldom seen in this original hard back form. The 27 chapters consider long lost lines and are accompanied by crisp, largely archive images, maps, and a detailed and highly informative text. Lines considered include, the Bordon Valley, Hythe Branch, Easingwold, lost lines of the IOW, Coniston, and Woodstock, amongst many others. An archive treasure house. New Cavendish Books, 1982, pp208, large format. VG, VG £8.95

Sectional Maps of Britain's Railways. As at January 1982. The system is shown as of 1982 with each region in distinctive colours. Also included are lines closed to traffic. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1982, pp45, large format. VG £4.75

Sectional Maps of Britain's Railways 2002. With 45 highly detailed full colour maps, this book shows the contemporary network, including freight, national passenger lines, preserved lines, second generation tramway lines, alongside those which have closed. Ian Allan, 2002, pp61, glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2878 8. F £5.95

Sectional Maps of the British Railways. Reproductions of The Railway Clearing House Official Maps. (stiff board cover) Ian Allan, 1948, pp53. Book complete and in very good condition but the stiff board cover has some staining and edge wear. £6.00

Semmens, P.W.B. Exploring the Stockton & Darlington Railway. A very detailed photographic guide to the remaining portions of the S&D. (card cover) Frank Graham, 1975, pp72, isbn 0 85983 006 3. VG (some slight foxing to cover) £3.00

Semmens, Peter. Electrifying the East Coast Route. The making of Britain's first 140mph railway. A highly detailed work on the origin and deployment of this major electrification scheme. Many photographs, diagrams and tables. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1991, pp224, isbn 0 85059 929 6. VG, VG £9.95

Semmens, Peter. History of the Great Western Railway. Vol 1. Consolidation 1923-29. This describes the details of the amalgamation and traces the development of the GWR through the 1920s. Particular attention is given to the impact of Collett and the emergence of the Kings from 1927. An excellent work. George Allen & Unwin, 1990, pp102. VG, VG £3.50

Semmens, Peter. History of the Great Western Railway. Vols 1,2 &3.

Vol 1. Consolidation 1923-29. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp102.

Vol 2. The Thirties 1930-39. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp96.

Vol 3. Wartime and the Final Years 1939-48. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp102.

3 Vol set F, VG £9.50

Semmens, Peter. History of the Great Western Railway. Vols 1,2 &3.

Vol 1. Consolidation 1923-29. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp102.

Vol 2. The Thirties 1930-39. George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp96.

Vol 3. Wartime and the Final Years 1939-48. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp102.

3 Vol set F, F £12.45

Semmens, Peter. Steam on British Main Lines. The Jarrold Nostalgia Series. Lovely colour and b/w photographs of steam in the 1950s and 60s. (glossy card cover) Jarrold Colour Publications, 1980, pp32. F £0.50

Semmens, Peter W.B. A Century of Railways Through the pages of 'Railway Magazine' and paintings from members of the Guild of Railway Artists. Includes the 100 Year History of 'Railway Magazine'. With a Foreword by HRH The Duke of Gloucester. A lavish celebration of the Railway Magazine with the work of 30 renowned railway artists, covering diesel, electric and stem subjects. A glorious book. Oxford Publishing Co., 1996, pp96, large landscape format. F, VG ( there is a 1 inch repaired tear to front of the dust jacket, slight edge rub on bottom of book) £9.95

Semmens, P.W.B. North Eastern Engineman. Driver Syd Midgley and fifty years of steam. A detailed biography of driver Syd Midgley who worked across the Selby and Teeside area, concluding a career as a senior running supervisor. (pb) Bradford Barton, 1980, pp119, isbn 0 85153 391 4. VG £3.75

Shannon, Paul. BR Traction in Colour - 2. This work covers the five business sectors at the time of compilation, Railfeight, Intercity, provincial and parcels and departmental. Images and captions to the normal high standard. Ian Allan, 1989, pp112glazed boards, large format. F £6.7

Shannon, Paul. British Railways Past and Present No. 24 Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire and West Herfordshire. With over 240 photographs taking a nostalgic and comparative look at the area's railways and featuring over 90 locations including High Wycombe, Bicester, Watford, Aylesbury, St Albans, Luton and Bedford. (pb) Past & Present Publishing, 2002, pp144, isbn 1 85895 073 2. VG £5.95

Shannon, Paul & Hillmer, John. British Railways Past and Present No 3. The North West. Locations include: Liverpool, Manchester, Wigan, Rochdale, Preston, Blackpool and Lancaster. (pb) Silver Link Publishing Ltd., 1986, pp104, isbn 0 947971 10 6 VG £5.75

Shannon, Paul & Hillmer, John. British Railway Past and Present No. 6 Chester & North Wales. Over 90 locations are covered including Crewe, Pwllheli, Caernarfon, Chester, Oswestry, Wrexham and Macclesfield. (pb) Past & Present Publishing, 2001, pp104, isbn 1 85895 061 9. F £5.75

Sharman, Bill. Main Line Steam. 25 Glorious years of Preservation. This contains many b/w and colour images. A thorough study of the development of main line steam running post 1970. Very high quality images from a renowned photographer/historian. Recommended. Atlantic, 1997, pp144, large format. F, F £5.75

Sharman, M. The Crampton Locomotive. A rare study of the Crampton locomotive, its origins, builders, and use. Archive photographs, detailed text and 173 figs. Published by author, 1983, pp152, large landscape format, isbn 0 9509067 0 0. VG, VG (some wear/peeling to 1 edge of dust jacket) £18.95

Sharman, Mike. Flexichas. A way to build fully compensated model locomotive chassis. A detailed and valuable work. (card cover) Published by author, 1982, pp36, 37 figs. VG £2.00

Sharpe, G.W. Lineside Camera. East Coast Pacifics. Great b/w photographs from an often underestimated photographer. Size 8 x 8 inch square (pb) G.W. Sharpe & Co., 1986, pp40, isbn 0 946667 01 2. VG £1.95

Sharpe, G.W. Lineside Camera. Pennine Steam. Great b/w photographs from an often underestimated photographer. Size 8 x 8 inch square (pb) G.W. Sharpe & Co., 1985, pp36. VG (small mark on front cover) £1.50

Sharpe, G.W. Lineside Camera. Yorkshire Steam. Great b/w photographs from an often underestimated photographer. Size 8 x 8 inch square (pb) G.W. Sharpe & Co., 1983, pp40, isbn 0 946667 00 4. VG (some sunning to spine edge) £2.00

Shaw, Frederic. Little Railways of the World. A seldom seen USA work, which looks in significant detail at the miniature lines within the USA, Europe, UK and Asia. Howell-North, 1958, pp261, 14 maps, 9 drawings, 225 photographs. VG, G £5.95

Shaw, I. Views on the Liverpool and Manchester Railway 1831. A reprint with an introduction by C R Clinker. A delightful reproduction of this much sought after work. (glossy card cover) Frank Graham, 1970, pp28, large format. Limited to 950 copies. VG (crease on front cover) £6.95

Shaw, William. Days of Steam 4. Paddington to Wolverhampton. A journey in pictures with an essay by Dr. W.A. Tuplin. A delightful small book with photographs by M. Mensing. (glossy card cover) Model & Allied Publications Ltd., 1969, pp34, small landscape format. VG £2.75

Shenton, Roger. Changing Tracks. The Photographs of a Midlands Railwayman 1946-1994. Illustrated with many lovely b/w photographs with detailed narrative, this book records the many changes that have taken placeMidland Publishing Ltd., 1995, pp176, large format. F, F £6.75

Shepherd, David. Sketches of the East Somerset Railway at Cranmore. Fantastic sketches accompanied by stock and build details. A lovely and evocative publication. (card cover) pp16, landscape format. VG £1.95

Shepherd, David. The Man Who Loved Giants. An artist among elephants and engines. David Shepherd's autobiography. A lively autobiography from this renowned artist, preservationist and campaigner for wildlife conservation. Mnay photographs, sketches and reproductions of paintings. David & Charles, 1975, pp164, isbn 0 7153 7052 9. VG, VG £9.95

Shepherd, Ernie & Beesley, Gerry. Dublin & South Eastern Railway. An Illustrated History. The enormous variety of lines and services around Dublin are shown in this well researched and illustrated work. Many archive photographs, maps and illustrations provide a vivid history of the numerous lines that served the suburbs, freight branches and the coast. Midland publishing Ltd., 1998, pp160, large format, glazed boards. F £9.95

Shewring, Colin. Steam in East Anglia. A well chosen selection of steam photographs covering long lost branches and the main lines. (pb) Becknell Books, 1980, pp96, 149 b/w photographs, isbn 0 907087 01 9. VG (small amou t of writing on back cover) £3.50

Sidney, Samuel with a new introduction by K. Miller. Extract from Gauge Evidence 1845 and the History and Prospects of The Railway System. This delightful work contains a selection of extracts from the original Gauge Evidence commision of 1845. 6 witnesses included Locke, Stephenson, Brunel, Gooch, Hudson and Vignoles. The evidence shows the major friction between the standard gauge/broad gauge exponents. Republished in 1971 by S R Publishers Limited and Turntable Enterprises, pp 142 + pull out map, isbn 0 85409 723 6. F, F £7.95

Simmons, Jack. The Railway in Town and Country 1830-1914. The standard reference work on the development and impact of the railway within the towns and countryside. David & Charles, 1986, pp400, isbn 0 7153 8699 9. VG, VG £8.95

Simmons, Jack. The Railways of Britain. A Journey Through History. Professor Jack Simmons presents a wide-ranging exceptionally well-illustrated history of the railways of Britain. BCA/Macmillan, 1986, pp256. VG, VG £5.50

Simmons, Norman. How to Go Railway Modelling. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 5th revised edition, 1983, pp219, isbn 0 85059 612 2. VG, VG price clipped £3.00

Simms, Wilfrid F. The Littlehampton Miniature Railway 1948-1998. Golden Jubilee Issue. A comprehensive, illustrated history of this much respected miniature line on the South Coast. (glossy card cover) Published by author, May 1998, pp28. VG £3.00

Simple Model Railway Layouts. Big Ideas for Small Spaces. Silver Link Library of Railway Modelling. A comprehensive, well illustrated handbook. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 2008, pp144, isbn 1 85794 226 2. VG £5.95

Simpson, Bill. The Aylesbury Railway. The First Branch Line Cheddington - Aylesbury opened 1839. An exceptionally thorough historical and photographic study of this greatly lamented line. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp112, large format. F, VG £9.95

Sinclair, Neil T. The Highland Main Line. A delightful history with over 200 archive and contemporary illustrations. An excellent work. Atlantic, 1998, pp144, large format. F, F £10.95

Sinclair, Neil T. & Carr, Ian S. Railways of South Shields. A very well written and illustrated history of the numerous lines serving the area. (pb) Tyne & Wear Museums, 1990, pp92, isbn 0 905974 492. VG £4.95

Siviour, Gerald & Esau, Mike. Waterloo-Exeter Heyday. Crisp photographs and detailed captions and maps look at this most loved of LSWR lines. Ian Allan, 1990, pp112, large format, isbn 0 7110 1895 2. F, VG £8.95

Siviter, Roger. Britain's Industrial Past. The Steam Locomotive Shed - A Further Illustrated Tribute. Railway Heritage from The Nostalgia Collection. All facets of shed operations are covered, including coaling plants, turntables, yard buildings, and lesser known industrial locations. There is also a small section on older depots including Machynlleth transformed for more modern use. A fitting tribute. (glossy card cover) Silver Link Publishing, 2001, pp128. F £6.50

Siviter, Roger. British Railways Past and Present No. 35 Shropshire. Over 175 photographs taking a nostalgic and comparative look at the county's railways. Featuring over 50 locations including: Bishop's Castle, Craven Arms, Ludlow, Newport, Oswestry, Shrewsbury and Wellington. Plus lesser known locations Hadley, Ketley and Bromfield. (glossy card cover) Past & Present Publishing, 2001, pp128. F £5.95

Siviter, Roger. BR Steam Surrender. Introduction by John H. Bird. This looks at steam's demise between 1965/1968. Over 140 b/w photographs with detailed captions and more than 40 different classes. An exceptional album with 48435 (8F) passing Copy Pit signal box in October 1966 vying for position as the best photograph. Exceptional value. Kingfisher Railway Productions, 1988, pp92, large format. F, F £4.95

Siviter, Roger. BR Steam Surrender. Using 140 photographs, covering more than 40 classes of locomotive we have a highly evocative b/w work. This work covers the final 3 years of BR steam (1965-1968) and certain images such as the Jubilee adjacent to the coaling tower at Farnley Junction shed (55C) in the April snows of 1966 are little short of stunning. Kingfisher Railway Productions, 1988, pp96, large format. VG, VG £6.95

Siviter, Roger. Classic Steam 1966. A month -by-month journey around Britain in pursuit of steam. Crisp and vibrant photographs tell a month by month story from the lineside, the shed and covers locations and lines now largely forgotten. Silver Link Publishing, 1996, pp160, large format. F, VG £6.75 price clipped

Siviter, Roger. Diesels and Semaphores. Excellent diesel and signaling photographs from across the network, containing most first generation traction classes. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 179 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 345 8. VG, VG £9.95

Siviter, Roger. Diesels and Semaphores. A classic diesel album with a wealth of first generation passenger/frieght traction in a pre modernisation environment. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 179 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 345 8. VG, VG £8.95

Siviter, Roger. 50s To Exeter. With over 160 b/w photographs this is a class 50 hauled journey in words and pictures from Waterloo to Exeter. It gives the history of the route with full maps and gradient profiles. VG, no dust jacket £5.50

Siviter, Roger. Main Line steam in the 1980s. Crisp b/w photographs show the enormous variety of railtours worked in the 1980s, alongside an infrastructure of largely semaphore signals. Sutton Publishing, 2003, pp160. F, VG £5.25

Siviter, Roger. Memories of Steam. The Final Years. This work takes us to some of the lesser known locations of the 1960s and contains numerous, nearly 200, crisp b/w images. Locations include, the Nailsworth Branch, S&D, Patricroft shed, Willsden shed, Water Orton, Berkeley power station/manor 7829 with atomic flask, Skelton Junction. But perhaps one of the best photographs is that of 8F 48652 running through Manchester Exchange station on 10^th June 1968, this shot suffused with dappled sunlight and magnificent period detail is one of the best I have seen. Sutton Publishing, 2006, pp144. F, VG £8.95

Siviter, Roger. Rhythms of Steam. Images of the steam-age railway. Silver Link Publishing, 2000, pp160. Large Format. F, F £6.95

Siviter, Roger. Rhythms of Steam. Images of the steam-age railway. Excellent steam images, many on shed, combined with excellent photographs of some of the first generation diesel invaders. Silver Link Publishing, 2000, pp160, large format, isbn 1 85794 14 3. F, VG price clipped £6.95

Siviter, Roger. Scottish Steam Routes. Bloomsbury Books, 1988, pp199, large format. F, VG £4.95

Siviter, Roger. Scottish Steam Routes. Preserved steam and modern diesels in the vibrant Scottish landscape. Baton Transport, 199 b/w photographs, large format. F, VG £3.95

Siviter, Roger. Scottish Steam Routes. Preserved steam and modern diesels in the vibrant Scottish landscape. Bloomsbury Books, 1988, 199 photographs, large format. F, VG (some sunning to spine, price clipped) £3.95

Siviter, Roger. Settle and Carlisle Memories. Unicorn Books, 1990, pp126, large format. VG, VG £4.95

Siviter, Roger. Settle and Carlisle Memories. The 177 crisp b/w photographs portray the diversity of the steam era and the transition to diesel haulage, along with the introduction of steam special in the 1970/80. A fantastic book. Unicorn Books, 1990, pp126, large format. VG, VG £4.50

Siviter, Roger. The Gloucester Warwickshire Railway. Snow Hill to Cheltenham. A Past & Present Companion. A nostaligic trip along the whole route from Birmingham Snow Hill to Cheltenham. (pb) Past & present Publishing, 2003, pp112, isbn 1 85895 208 5. F £5.75

Siviter, Roger. The Settle to Carlisle. A Tribute. The Baton Press, 1984, 181 photographs, large format. VG, G (covered inscription on front blank page, some edge wear and 2 repaired tears to dust jacket) £2.00

Siviter, Roger. The Wash to Worcester. Beautiful colour photographs with highly detailed captions, capture the vast array of first generation diesel locomotives which operated between the late 1970s through to the mid 1990s. Class 25s, 31s, Peaks, 20s, 47s, and 37s abound surrounded by signal boxes and semaphores. Great Bear Publishing, 2005, pp80, glazed boards, landscape format, ISBN 0 9541150 4 X. F £5.95

'61648' (compiled by.) North Eastern Main Line Steam. Stunning photographs of main line steam between Kings Cross, Peterborough and Newcastle, complete with some GCR route photographs. Bradford Barton, pp96, green cover. F, VG (slight sunning to spine) £4.75

Sixsmith, Ian. The Book of the Coronation Pacifics. A British Railways Illustrated Special. A highly detailed work with many archive photographs and loco by loco details of repairs, boilers, tenders, sheds and mileage. Irwell Press, 1998, pp100, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 94 5. F £15.95

Sixsmith, Ian. The Book of the Princess Royal Pacific. A British Railways Illustrated Special. A scarce work which considers these Princess Royal Pacifics, including 6202, the 'Turbomotive'. Irwell Press, 2000, pp92, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 903266 01 7. £17.95

Skeat, W.O. George Stephenson. The Engineer & His Letters. An authoritative volume which presents Stephenson's life through his letters. Institute of Mechanical Engineers, 1973, pp268, isbn 0 85298 150 3. VG, VG price clipped £12.95

Skelton, Peter J. C. Main Line Steam into the 1980's. A splendid set of colour images. On p51 you can almost feel the heat as ex-LNWR no. 790 "Hardwicke" drops it's fire at York! Janes's Publishing Co., 1984, pp96, glazed boards. F £4.95

Skelton, Peter J. C. Main Line Steam into the 1980's. A splendid set of colour images. Janes's Publishing Co., 1984, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0310. VG £4.50

Skelton, Peter J. C. & Huxtable, Nils. British Steam Revival. Great crisp images from the early days of preservation. Janes Publishling Co., 1982, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0223 5. VG £3.95

Skelton, Peter J. C. & Huxtable, Nils. British Steam Revival. Great crisp images from the early days of preservation. Janes Publishling Co., 1982, pp96, glazed boards. F £4.50

Smallwood, Vernon. 'Bellerophon': Haydock to Haworth. A history, complete with many photographs of this loco and its counterparts in service and during restoration. (glossy card cover) Vintage Carriages Trust, Haworth Station, Keighley, West Yorkshire, 1986, pp49. VG £1.75

Smeed, Vic (edited by). Complete Railway Modelling. Tracks: Scenery: Rolling Stock: Operation. A highly practical, well illustrated reference work for the railway modeller. Edbury Press, 1982, pp192, isbn 0 85223 196 2. VG, VG £4.95

Smith, D. J. The Welshpool and Llanfair Railway. A well researched work on the origin, development, closure and rescue of the railway. Complete with many archive photographs, tables and diagrams. (glossy card cover) Town and County Press Ltd., 2^nd edition 1969, pp68. VG £4.75

Smith, David H. The Groudle Glen Railway. An excellent substantive history of this IOM line. Many archive photographs, maps, station diagrams and stock details. (glossy card cover) Plateway Press, 1989, pp56, isbn 1 871980 00 X. F £5.95

Smith, David L. Legends of the Glasgow & South Western Railway in LMS Days. Brilliantly written and illustrated volume on the G&SWR in LMS days. Vivid stories of the partnership between man, machine and nature in this often inhospitable physical environment. David & Charles, 1986, pp176, laminated boards. VG £6.25

Smith, David L. Tales of the Glasgow & South Western Railway. (pb) This volume is a great testament to the G&SWR, its locomotives and men. Ian Allan, 1970, pp96. G (slight pulling away from cover & edge wear to cover) £2.50

Smith, David Norman. The Railway and its Passengers. A Social History. A very detailed historical study of the social, economic and cultural drives that stimulated the railway network in the UK. An excellent, scholarly work. David & Charles, 1988, pp192, isbn 0 7153 8651 4. F, VG £7.95

Smith, Derek. Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway in Colour. An infrequently seen book with splendid colour photographs. Ian Allan, 1993, pp64, glazed boards. VG £6.75

Smith, Derek. The Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway. A illustrated history of this much loved line. (glossy card cover) RHDR, 1995, pp24. VG £1.50

Smith, F.W. & Bairstow, Martin. The Otley and Ilkley Joint Railway. Arthington-Apperley Junction-Shipley-Otley-Ilkley. An exceptionally well researched and illustrated history, which also contains detailed signalling diagrams, station layouts and many archive and first generation BR diesel images. (glossy card cover) Martin Bairstow, 1992, pp80, isbn 1 871944 06 6. VG £4.95

Smith, Martin. British Railway Bridges & Viaducts. This fully illustrated and infrequently seen work, provides a comprehensive study of bridges and viaducts. Ian Allan, 1994, pp176, isbn 0 7110 2273 9. F, VG £12.95

Smith, Martin. Great Western Express Passenger Locomotives. Steam Classic Guide. A thorough, well illustrated study of the Four Coupled classes, Saints, Stars, Castles and Kings. (pb) Argus Books, 1992, pp141, isbn 1 85486 078 X. VG (small corner crease) £3.00

Smith, Martin (edited by). Peto's Register of Great Western Railway Locomotives. Volume One King 4-6-0s. An exceptional reference work considered by many to be authoritative. Irwell Press, 1995, pp96, large format, isbn 1 871608 50 3. VG, VG £10.95

Smith, Martin. Steam on the Underground. A tremendous variety of images of steam on the underground lines. (pb) Ian Allan, 1994, pp96, isbn 0 7110 2282 8. VG (corner crease to front cover & first few pages) £3.50

Smith, Martin. The Railways of Bristol & Somerset. A well illustrated history of the lines of Bristol and Somerset. Many archive photographs, locomotive tables, and maps. Ian Allan, 1992, pp112, large format. F, VG (small repaired tear to back of jacket) £6.75

Smith, Paul. The Handbook of Steam Motive Power Depots. Volume Two - Central England, East Anglia & Wales. Photographs of the many locations along with detailed contemporary os maps. An excellent reference work. (pb) Platform 5, 1989, pp112, large format, isbn 0 906579 95 3. VG £5.95

Smith, Paul. The Handbook of Steam Motive Power Depots Volume Three - North Midlands Lancashire & Yorkshire. Probably the best of its type. (pb) Platform 5, 1990, pp112, large format. VG (small round mark on title page where label has been removed) £7.95

Smith, William H. Essex Railways. A well researched and archive illustrated study of the railways of Essex. The lines, locos, stock, buildings and employees are illustrated by 220 evocative photographs and a detailed text. Sutton Publishing, 2000, pp144, glazed boards. F £7.95

Snell, J.B. One Man's Railway. J.E.P. Howey and the Romney, Hythe, & Dymchurch Railway. A very comprehensive history of the Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch 15 inch gauge line, which shows the pivotal role that Captain Jack Howey had in its pre and post war development. David & Charles, 1983, pp96, isbn 0 7153 8325 6. VG, VG £7.95

Somers, A.J. British Railways Operating History. Volume Two - Motive Power Chief. Transport History by Transport Professionals. A lavishly illustrated autobiography which vividly portrays the career development, pre war through to the mid 1970 of a motive power chief. Xpress Publishing, pp104, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 901 05601 5. VG (small knock on the bottom front corner) £8.95

South, Raymond. Crown, College and Railways. How the Railways came to Windsor. A detailed study of the origin of the lines to Windsor. Barracuda Books Ltd., 1978, pp136, isbn 0 86023 071 6. VG, VG price clipped £6.95

Southern Railway. Air Raid Precautions - Special Instructions For The Working Of Railways. To Operate on and from 12.0 Noon on 1^st September 1941. A fantastic document, complete with pasted in updates for 1942/43/44. (card cover) SR, 1941, pp76. VG £4.95

Southern Railway. Rule Book 1933 (Reprinted 1945) with 1947 SR inserts. An excellent copy of one of the lesser known publications, containing the 1947 updates. pp248 + index. VG, green cloth cover. £6.00

Southern Trains. Many archive, largely steam album looking at the Western, Central and Southern Electric sections of the Southern Lines. Ian Allan, circa 1970, pp80, glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 0692 X. VG £2.75

Spence, Jeoffry (introduction and commentaries by). Victorian and Edwardian Railways from old Photographs. The volume looks at images of social/human in addition to technical interest. There are sections on staff and uniforms, track construction, goods services, hotels and refreshments, stations, locomotives and rolling stock. A splendid work with well reproduced images. Batsford Ltd., 1984, 155 plates. VG, VG £3.95

Spence, Jeoffry. Victorian and Edwardian Railway Travel from old photographs. An interesting selection of early photographs showing locomotives, people and infrastructure. Batsford Ltd., 1977, 144 b/w photographs. VG, VG £4.75

Sprinks, N.W. Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway. This has ten chapters covering the inception through to the challenge of road services. There are numerous b/w photographs, diagrams and a map. (pb) Irish Railway Record Society (London Area), 2^nd edition 1981, pp160. VG £9.95

St John Thomas, David & Rocksborough Smith, Simon. Summer Saturdays in the West. A richly detailed work which compares and contrasts the services, journeys, rolling stock and timings of summer Saturday services in July 1957 and a similar summer Saturday in 1971. A fascinating and detailed work. David & Charles, 1983, pp175, isbn 0 946537 04 6. F, VG £5.95

Starting in Scale 00 - over 30 illustrations. A Peco classic which looks at track laying, site design and locomotives and rolling stock. (card cover) Peco, 1964, pp32. VG £2.00

Stephenson, Brian. LMS Album Number Two. Perhaps even better than vol 1, we have a fantastic selection of photographs covering locomotives hard at work from all the constituent companies. Ian Allan, 1974, pp128, 180 photographs. VG, VG £4.95

Stephenson, Brian. LMS Album Number Three. This album which has nearly 200 photographs, is devoted to the locomotives built by the LMS. Other photographs cover rolling stock, signals, road vehicles and stations. Ian Allan, 1973, pp128. VG, VG £4.95

Stephenson, Brian. LMS Steam Portrait. An excellent photographic album looking at all of the LMS component companies locomotives. Ian Allan, 1985, pp128, isbn 0 7110 1523 6. VG, VG £4.95

Stephenson, Brian. LNER Album Volume Two. This covers the North Eastern and Scottish areas which once comprised the former Hull and Barnsley, North Eastern and in Scotland the North British and the GNSR. An excellent selection of images covering the branches as well as the main lines. Ian Allan, 1970, pp112, sbn 7110 0194 4. VG, VG Price clipped £5.95

Stephenson, Brian & Russell, Patrick. Specials in Steam. Ian Allan, 1974. VG, VG £3.95

Stephenson, John M. The Peak Line. Complete with many archive photographs, this is a comprehensive short history of the Buxton to Belper Line. (pb) Oakwood Press, 1982, pp88, isbn 0 85361 282 X. VG £4.95

Stevens-Stratten, S.W. & Aldridge, W.J. Railway-Owned Commercial Vehicles. This includes sections on rural goods services, horse boxes/live stock vehicles, parcels vans, mechanical horses, draw bar tractors, and cranes. A great book covering a neglected area. Ian Allan, 1999, pp112. F, no dust jacket £7.75

Stobbs, Allan W. Memories of the LNER Rural Northumberland. Written in the 'Oakwood' style this covers the Wooler, Border Counties, Rothbury and Wanney Lines. (card cover) Published by the author, 1986, pp40. VG £3.95

Stokes, Ken. Both Sides of the Footplate. The author started with the LMS at Holbeck as a cleaner and subsequently worked around Sheffield, the north west and spent time at Longmoor and later as a footplate inspector. (pb) Bradford Barton, circa 1978, pp111, isbn 0 85153 453 8. VG £3.95

Strang, Lionel. DCC Made Easy. Digital Command Control for Your Model Railroad. Model Railroader Books. A detailed explanatory work on DCC. (glossy card cover) Kalmbach books, 2003, pp48, large format, isbn 0 89024 616 5. VG £3.95

Stretton, John. Steam on Shed. A treasure trove of b/w and colour images covering nearly all of the sheds that were extent in the 1960's, including more obscure locations such as Sowerby Bridge and Danygraig. BCA/Blandford Press, 1984, 240 b/w & colour plates, mid large format. VG, VG £4.25

Stretton, John. Steam on Shed. A treasure trove of b/w and colour images covering nearly all of the sheds that were extent in the 1960's, including more obscure locations such as Sowerby Bridge and Danygraig. Blandford Press, 1984, 240 b/w & colour plates, mid large format. VG, no dust jacket £4.10

Stretton, John. The Last Years of British Rail 1990 - 94. The British Railways Collection from the Nostalgia Collection. Excellent b/w photographs illustrate the four years that saw such major changes regarding rolling stock and infrastructure. ition. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 2003, pp128, isbn 1 85794 216 7. F £6.95

Stretton, John & Townsend, Peter. Railways & Recollections 1, 1956. The Nostalgia Collection. An excellent work which looks at the variety of railway activities prevalent at the time. Includes many branch line shots, MPDs, and the early diesels. (glossy card cover) Silver Link Publishing, 2006, pp48, isbn 1 85794 274 4. £3.00

Strickland, Keith. Steam Railways Around The world. Foreword by Miles Kington. Crisp b/w photographs of which some of the best are those taken in Pakistan and Turkey. A splendid, good value book. Alan Sutton, 1992, pp149. F, F £4.50

Strickland, Keith. Steam Through Five Continents. Foreword by Miles Kington. Stunning b/w photographs from across Australasia, North America, South America, Asia and Africa and Europe, showing steam hard at work or at rest. A delightful book. Alan Sutton Publishing, 1994, pp150. F, VG £4.50

Stroud, John. Railway Air Services. A scarce work which traces the history of Railway Air Services (RAS), pre war and additionally the plans for post war developments which were frustrated by nationalization. Over 100 photographs and detailed annexes. Ian Allan, 1987, pp144, isbn 0 7110 1743 3. VG, VG £14.95

Stuckey, Douglas. The Bideford, Westward Ho! & Appledore Railway 1901-1917. A delightful short history of this short lived line. (card cover) Forge Books, 1976, pp20. F £3.00

Studies in Steam. ABC Locomotive Series. A collection of 42 b/w photographs from various photographers including M.W. Earley, C.C.B. Herbert, O.J. Morris, B.A. Butt and H.C. Casserley amongst many others. Also contains 12 lovely line drawings. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1947, pp32. VG £2.00

Styles, G. & Humpston, D.J. (edited by) Railway Cuttings Volume 1. A lovely small volume containing articles on the LMS in Yorkshire (Bradford/Ilkley area), SR locomotives considered by an ex SR footplate man, railways around Brecon 1962, amongst others. Urie S15 Preservation Group, 1976, pp56. VG (small corner crease to front) £1.50

Suggitt, Gordon. Lost Railways of North & East Yorkshire. Archive and modern photographs, along with 10 maps show the vast variety of lines that used to serve the area. (pb) Countryside Books, 2006, pp159, isbn 1 85306 918 3. VG £4.00

Swain, Alec. British Rail Fleet Survey 11: Overhead Line Electric Multiple Units. A very comprehensive photographic and technical study with numerous line drawings and photographs. (pb) Ian Allan, 1990, pp80, large format, isbn 0 7110 1902 9. VG £8.00

Swindon Works. Published to Commemorate the 125^th Anniversary of Swindon Locomotive Works and the Centenary of Swindon Carriage and Wagon Works. A rare survivor showing internal photographs of Swindon works, scale map, along with narrative details of the various sections, including the diesel testing station, radiological building, spring shop and the apprentise training school. (paper cover) 1968, pp24. VG £4.00

Swinger, Peter. LNER 4-6-0s. A Pictorial Tribute. A detailed study of the 4-6-0s used by the GER, GCR, NER and LNER. Ian Allan, 2002, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2808 7. F £5.25

Swinger, Peter. The Power of The B17s & B2s. The two classes played a pivotal role on East Anglian services. This work is a technical and lavish photographic study of each of the class members. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1988, 196 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 396 2. F, VG £8.25

Swinger, Peter W. Railway History in Pictures - East Anglia. A comprehensive, well illustrated history looking at both the branch and main lines. David & Charles, 1983, pp96, glazed boards, isbn 0 7153 8205 5. VG £5.95

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