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Books for sale (alphabetical by author)

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A Guide to the Great Little Trains of Wales. A comprehensive work containing some lovely colour line drawings. (pb) Celtic, 1976, pp80, landscape format, isbn 0 86005 136 6. VG £2.00

A Livery Register of The Historical Model Railway Society. The Caledonian Railway Locomotives 1883-1923. With an introduction by George Dow. The authoratative work on the subject. (card cover) HMRS, circa 1967, pp17. VG £5.95

abc British Railways Coaches. Standard Steam and Electric. G M Kichenside.This book describes coaches built since 1950 to BR standard designs and includes loco hauled and multiple unit and electric vehicles. Scale diagrams, photographs and vehicle numbers and lot numbers are included in this very comprehensive work. (pb) Ian Allan, 3^rdimpression 1959, pp64. VG £4.95

abc British Railways Locomotives. Part 1 Western Region. Part 1 - Nos. 1-9999 and 70000-99999 Winter 1959/60 edition. Unmarked.A lovely copy, with numerous photographs in this abc. (pb) Ian Allan, 1959, pp66. VG £9.50unmarked

abc British Railways Locomotives 5 Diesels. Diesel Locomotives and Multiple-Units. Summer 1960 Edition. Unmarked.A complete copy, b/w photograph of English Electric Type 4 on cover. (pb) Ian Allan, 1960, pp72. VG some wear to cover and token clipped £8.00 unmarked

ABC Locomotive Series. More of my Best Railway Photographs by Eric Treacy No. 5 LMS.Lovely photographs from a master of his craft. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1947, pp22, small landscape format. VG (staples have rusted) £1.50

ABC Locomotive Series. Titans of the Track. Great Western Railway.Delightful pre-nationalisation images by the GWR expert M W Early. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1945, pp32, small landscape format. VG £1.50

ABC Locomotive Series. Titans of the Track. London & North Eastern Railway.Excellent branch line and express photographs. (card cover) Ian Allan, c1945, pp32, small landscape format. VG £1.50

ABC Locomotive Series. Titans of the Track. London Midland & Scottish Railway.Pre-grouping and LMS classes on express passenger, branch and freight services. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1945, pp32, small landscape format. VG £1.50

ABC Locomotive Series. Titans of the Track. London Midland & Scottish Railway No. 2. Excellent b/w photographs of branch lines and main lines. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1946, pp64, small landscape format. VG (rusting to the staples) £2.00

abc London Transport Railways. 1963 edition. Unmarked.A lovely copy of this seldom seen abc. All stock is covered, including the small numbers of Metropolitan carriages and the range of steam locomotives, battery locomotives, cranes, store cars and ash wagons. (pb) Ian Allen, 1962, pp72. VG £6.00unmarked

abc Model Railways. K N Jeffries.A comprehensive book on the planning and development of a model railway. (pb) Ian Allan, c1957, pp64. VG £6.00

ABC Railway Quiz. A delightful illustrated quiz book with 275 questions covering all aspects of railways, from motive power, rolling stock to signalling, permanent way and history. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1960, pp32. VG no markings £3.00

Abbott, R.D (edited by). The Last Main Line. Photographs by S.W.A. Newton. Exellent narrative and captioned photographs. (card cover) Leicester Museums, 1961, 37 plates. VG £3.95

Abbott, Stan. To Kill a Railway. The story of the Settle and Carlisle line and the vast challenges it faced it the 1980s. The prequel to the 'line that refused to die'. A well illustrated and moving volume. (pb) Leading Edge Press & Publishing, 1986, pp162. VG £3.50

Adams, John & Whitehouse, Patrick. London Midland Steam in Camera. Post war LMS steam. Ian Allan, 1976, pp64, glazed boards, large format. VG but some tearing to spine. £ 1.50

Adley, Robert. Covering My Tracks. Recollections of the end of steam. Personal recollections of the last days of steam with many lovely colour photographs. Guild Publishing/Patrick Stephens, 1988, pp192. F, VG £3.00

Adley, Robert. In Praise of Steam. Comprehensive evocative images. Blandford Press, 1985, pp159. VG, VG £4.25

Adley, Robert. In Praise of Steam. Comprehensive evocative images. BCA/Blandford Press, 1986, pp159. VG, VG £4.25

Adley, Robert. The Call of Steam. Nostalgia from the late Robert Adley with many colour illustrations. Blandford Press, 1983, pp160, mid large format. F, VG £3.50

Adley, Robert. The Call of Steam. Nostalgia from the late Robert Adley with many colour illustrations. Blandford Press, 1984, pp160, mid large format. F, VG (some sunning to spine) £4.25

Adley, Robert. To China for Steam. Evocative colour images from the last bastion of steam. Blandford Press, 1983, pp153, isbn 0 7137 1344 5. VG, VG £4.50

Adley, Robert. Wheels. Delightful evocation of steams final years with many colour and b/w photographs. BCA/Ian Allan, 1987, pp160, large format. VG, VG £3.95

Aerofilms. Railway Stations From the Air. A fantastic aerial/land based study of 120 stations, from Aviemore in the North of Scotland to the South West. An exceptional reference work for the historian and modeller. Highly recommended. Ian Allan, 2003, pp256, large format. F, F £13.95

Ahern, John H. Miniature Landscape Modelling. This classic work is still considered to be an authoritative volume. Percival Marshall, 1962, pp133, 56 figs. VG, G (some edge wear to dust jacket) £11.95

Ahern, John H. Miniature Locomotive Construction. A brilliant authoritative classic. Also includes a Wills finecast 8 page booklet. Model & Allied Publications Ltd., 1963, pp171, 162 figs. VG, G (some edge wear to dust jacket) £7.95

Ahern, John H. Miniature Locomotive Construction. This classic work is still considered to be an authoritative volume. (pb) Model & Allied Publications, 1969, pp172. VG (some slight foxing) £6.50

Ahrons, E.L. Locomotive & Train Working in the Latter Part of the Nineteenth Century. Volume Three. G&SWR, Caledonion Railway, North British Railway, Highland Railway, GNofSR. Detailed articles on locomotive and train working by the respective companies. Reprinting of original articles which covered the period 1916-1922. Heffer, 1952, pp113. VG, VG (some edge wear to dust jacket) £8.95

Ahrons, E.L. Locomotive & Train Working in the Latter Part of the Nineteenth Century. Volume Six. Great Southern and Western Railway, Waterford, Limerick and Western Railway, Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford Railway, Midland Great Western Railway, Great Northern Railway (Ireland). This is a rather scarce volume and was the last produced. In common with the others there are a number of b/w archive photographs, covering the stock of each of the companies referred to. Detailed articles on locomotive and train working by the respective companies. Reprinting of original articles which covered the period 1915-1924. Heffer, 1952, pp77. VG (some edge wear and 2 repaired tears to dust jacket) £15.95

Ahrons, E.L. The British Steam Railway Locomotive: From 1825 to 1925. This is considered to be one of the best volumes. Ahrons was an engineer by profession and trained under Dean at Swindon. His work is highly detailed yet exceptionally readable and engaging, with 473 figures/illustrations. Bracken Books, 1987, pp391, large format, isbn 1 85170 103 6. VG, no dust jacket. £17.95

Nock, O.S. The British Steam Railway Locomotive Volume 2 1925 - 1965. 1966 original copy of this highly respected classic volume, complete with many illustrations and line drawings (415 figs) details the many designs that appeared during the period and considers the major steps in locomotive performance. Also includes pull out diagrams. Ian Allan, 1966, pp276, large format. VG, VG (some wear to dust jacket) £19.95

Vols 1 & 2 sold together for £35

Aitken, John. The Railway Trainmen's Manual. 7th edition. A delightful survivor produced for railwaymen to support their mutual improvement classes. Footplate and other grades are covered. (card cover) S B Aitken, 1939, pp130. G (cover loose and stuck with sellotape and dirty) £3.95

Alexander, Edwin P. American Locomotives. A Pictorial Record of Steam Power 1900-1950. A photographic study with considerable text, covering a range of American locomotives, illustrated with 125 plates. Bonanza Books, circa 1950, pp 255, large format. VG, VG £8.95

Allan, Ian (compiled by). ABC of LNER Locomotives. Complete list of all LNE engines in service. Fully illustrated. Specially Reprinted Limited Edition of 1943 copy. Unmarked (card cover) Ian Allan, 1982, pp41, isbn 0 7110 1260 1. VG £3.00

Allan, Ian (compiled by). ABC of LNER Locomotives. Complete list of all LNE engines in service. Fully illustrated. Reprint of 1943 copy. Unmarked (card cover) Ian Allan, 1983, pp41, isbn 0 7110 1259 8. VG £3.00

Allan, Ian (compiled by). The ABC of Southern Electrics. Complete descriptions of stock with motor unit numbers and headcodes. Fully illustrated. Specially Reprinted Limited Edition of 1943 copy. Unmarked (card cover) Ian Allan, 1982, pp24, isbn 0 7110 1263 6. VG £3.00

Allan, Ian (compiled by). The ABC of Southern Locomotives. A complete list of all Southern Railway engines in service. Specially Reprinted Limited Edition of Dec 1942 copy. Unmarked (card cover) Ian Allan, 1982, pp20, isbn 0 7110 1262 8. VG £3.00

Allchin, M.C.V. A History of Highland Locomotives. An exceptional volume filled with detail and diagrams. (stiff board cover) Railway Hobbies Ltd., 1947, pp72, 88 b/w photographs. VG (covered inscription on inside front cover) £5.25

Allen, Cecil J. British Atlantic Locomotives. Many pre-grouping companies used 4-4-2 Atlantics. The book describes their use by the GWR, NER, GCR, NBR, Great Northern and a number of other companies. (pb) Ian Allan, 1976, pp143. VG £3.95

Allen, Cecil J. British Pacific Locomotives. This is a classic account of the development of the 4-6-2 locomotive in Britain, written by a man who knew the designs intimately. It encompasses the period from Churchwards 'the Great Bear' through to the Standard Pacifics of BR. There is also a section on British Pacific designs that were never built, such as those that were considered by the Caledonian, GNR, LMS and SR. Ian Allan, 1990, pp240, glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 0261 4. VG (inscription on inside cover) £5.95

Allen, Cecil J. Royal Trains. A detailed specialist work complete with many official photographs, including those of HM King George VI and HM The Queen. Also layout plans of stock. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1953, pp40. VG £3.00

Allen, Cecil, J. The Locomotive Exchanges 1870 - 1948. A study of locomotive exchanges with particular reference and analysis of the 1948 official report of the railway executive. (pb) Ian Allan, pp175 + 11 annexes, 0 7110 0352 1. G (browning to cover/page edges and wear to spine) £2.00

Allen, Cecil J. The Steel Highway. This scholarly early work by C J Allen considers railway planning and development and locomotive construction, civil engineering and effective control and running, along with a section on electricity and the locomotives of the future. A fascinating vignette of the railway system of the late 1920s. Longmans, Green and Co., 1928, pp276, 8 coloured plates and numerous illustrations from photographs. G, Fawn cloth bound with cloth missing on spine. £4.95

Allen, Cecil J. Titled Trains of Great Britain. This is the 5^thedition of the iconic work and considers 120 titled services, these include the lesser known services such as the Manchester Club trains, Norfolk Coast Express, Cornishman, Royal Duchy, and Royal Wessex. Excellent b/w images of steam, diesel and electric traction on these services. A delightful and highly informative volume. Ian Allan, 1967, pp220. VG, VG £4.95

Allen, Cecil J. Titled Trains of Great Britain. 6^thedition revised by B.K. Cooper. This describes over 130 titled services from the ACE to the Fenman through to the West Riding Limited. Lavishly illustrated. Ian Allan, 1983, pp192, isbn 0 7110 1309 8. VG, VG (sunning to spine) £6.95

Allen, David. Diesels in the North East. A photographic study of diesel operations in North East England. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions. The vast majority of the locomotives and the workings are now gone forever. Oxford Publishing Co., 1984, 206 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 262 1. VG, VG price clipped £7.95

Allen, David & Woolstenholme, C.J. A Pictorial Survey of London Midland Signalling. This contains over 200 photographs companied by detailed captions and description of the signals/equipment in use. Considered an authoritative work. Oxford Publishing Co., 1996, pp144, large format, isbn 0 86093 523 X. VG, VG £8.95

Allen D & Woolstenholmes, C.J. A Pictorial Survey Of Railway Signalling. A copiously illustrated album covering all facets of mechanical railway signalling, including before and after studies taken from the 1980s. All parts of the UK are covered. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1991, pp144, 224 photographs, large format, isbn 0 86093 453 5. F, VG £9.95

Allen, Dr. Ian C. 55 Years of East Anglian Steam. This stunning album portrays the vast variety of locomotives, rolling stock and branches in East Anglia. Oxford Publishing Co., 1982, 222 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 182 X. VG, VG £14.95

Allen, Dr. Ian. Gleneagles to Glastonbury. Steam in the Thirties. Crisp b/w photographs from the halcyon days of the 1930s, with significant caption details of pre grouping and post grouping locomotives. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 124 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 351 2. F, VG £7.50

Allen, Geoffrey Freeman. British Railways after Beeching. This book was the first comprehensive account of the internal and external transformation of BR under Beeching. All facets of the Beeching revolution and its effects are appraised. It is both a highly authoritative and dispassionate record of a momentous five years in British railway history. Both the blunders and the achievements are brought sharply into focus. Ian Allan, 1966, pp384, numerous b/w plates. VG, G (some repairs to dust jacket) £6.95

Allen, G. Freeman (compiled by) Great Railway Photographs by Eric Treacy. General editor P.B. Whitehouse with introduction by Dr. J.A. Coiley. Probably one of the best of the compilations. Chancellor Press, 1997, pp216, large format. F, VG £5.25

Allen, G. Freeman (compiled by) Great Railway Photographs by Eric Treacy. General editor P.B. Whitehouse with introduction by Dr. J.A. Coiley. Probably one of the best of the compilations. Peerage Books/David & Charles, 1987, pp216, large format. F, F £5.25

Allen, G. Freeman (compiled by) Great Railway Photographs by Eric Treacy. General editor P.B. Whitehouse with introduction by Dr. J.A. Coiley. Probably one of the best of the compilations. Peerage Books/David & Charles, 1987, pp216, large format. F, F £4.95

Allen, G. Freeman. The Eastern Since 1948. An in depth study of the post nationalisation Eastern Region. A detailed and informed text with approx. 50% of the work considering modern traction. Ian Allan, 1981, pp144, large format. VG, VG (slight repaired tear to dust jacket) £6.95

Allen, G. Freeman. The Eastern Yesterday and Today. A mix of steam and modern traction illustrating the major changes from the post war years to the early 1980s. A fascinating book. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1982, pp64, isbn 0 7110 1185 0. VG £3.50

Allen, Geoffrey Freeman. The Fastest Trains in the World. This book was the first comprehensive serious account of all world railway speed records attained from 1900 to the late 1970s. Well illustrated in largely b/w with many maps, diagrams and technical data. Ian Allan, 1978, pp160, large format. VG, VG (covered inscription on front blank page) £6.95

Allen, G. Freeman. The Southern Since 1948. The 15 chapters cover the transformation of the steam age Southern Region of the late 1940s through to the electric and diesel services of the 1980s. Well illustrated and written with detailed captions. BCA/Ian Allan, 1987, pp160, large format. VG, VG (repaired tear to dust jacket) £6.75

Allen, G. Freeman. The Southern Since 1948. The 15 chapters cover the transformation of the steam age Southern Region of the late 1940s through to the electric and diesel services of the 1980s. Well illustrated and written with detailed captions. Ian Allan, 1987, pp160, large format, isbn 0 7110 1677 1. VG, VG (repaired tear and some slight wear to top edge) £6.75

Allen, Geoffrey Freeman. The World's Fastest Trains - From the Age of Steam to the TGV. 2^ndedition. An authoritative account of 100mph-+ rail travel in the 20^thCentury. Through a thorough analysis it considers the technological advances across Europe and North America. In the UK particular attention is given to the development of the APT/HST and the many technological and operational challenges. Extensively illustrated. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1992, pp192. VG, VG £7.95

Allen, Geoffrey Freeman. The Yeoman 59s. Jane's Rail Special. Prepared with assistance from Foster Yeoman/General Motors, this is a study of the origin and operation of this innovative class that has shaped the nature of 21^stCentury freight. Illustrated with 40 b/w and 12 colour photographs. Recommended. Jane's,1987, pp64, glazed boards. F £5.50

Allen, Geoffrey Freeman & Whitehouse, Patrick (consultant editors). The Illustrated History of British Railways. Foreword by Sir Peter Parker. A consideration of the development of railways in the UK with many archive images. Book Club Associates/Omega Books, 1983, pp224, large landscape format. G, no dust jacket (cloth cover has sheet of white paper stuck to front) £3.95

Allen, P C. & MacLeod, A B. Rails in the Isle of Wight. 1st edition. A B MacLeod was in charge of the Island Railways between 1928-34 and this first edition with colour frontis and 127 plates is an exceptional study of the railways on the Island. A rare and delightful work. George Allen & Unwin, 1967, pp68. VG, G (wear to front top of dust jacket) signed by both authors £10.95

Allen, Terry (General Editor), The Encyclopedia of Model Railways. Foreword by David Jenkinson with more than 250 colour illustrations. Peerage Books, 1979, pp224, large format. F, F £3.95

Allen, Terry (General Editor), The Encyclopedia of Model Railways. Foreword by David Jenkinson with more than 250 colour illustrations. A good value professional work with contributions by Bob Essery, C J Freezer, Martin Levy and David Jenkinson amongst others. (pb) M&S/Octopus Books, 1980, pp224, large format. VG £2.00

Anderson, P. Howard. Forgotten Railways: Vol 2 - The East Midlands. A comprehensive, historical and photographic study of lines which once served Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. David St John Thomas/David & Charles, 1985, pp224, 32 plates, pull out map, isbn 0 946537 20 8. VG, VG (small repaired tear to dust jacket) £7.95

Anderson, P. Howard. Regional Railway Handbooks No. 1 - The East Midlands. A thorough survey of intercity, provincial sector and Railfreight activity in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. David St John Thomas/David & Charles, 1986, pp208, isbn 0 946537 35 6. VG, VG £6.95

Anderson, V.R., Essery, R.J. & Jenkinson, D. Portrait of the LMS. Splendid volume by Peco with photographs covering all facets of the LMS (including signal boxes, pre-grouping locos, stations, Leek and Manifold, and High Peak). Peco Publications, 1971, pp112. VG, VG £5.95

Anderson, V.R., Essery, R.J. & Jenkinson, D. Portrait of the LMS. Splendid volume by Peco with photographs covering all facets of the LMS (including signal boxes, pre-grouping locos, & stations). Peco Publications, 1971, pp112. VG, VG £7.95

Anderson, V R & Fox, G K. A Pictorial Record of Midland Railway Architecture. This scarce work portrays the enormous variety of styles encompassed in the Midland system. Detailed text and captions. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 245 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 320 2. VG, VG £18.95

Anderson, W J V & Cross, D (edited by). Steam in Scotland Volume 1. This volume covers the closing period of Scottish steam and concentrates upon the ex LMS lines in the West of Scotland. Detailed captions, maps and stunning steam photography. Ian Allan, reprinted 1983, pp159, large landscape format, isbn 0 7110 0359 9. VG, VG (some sunning to spine & part of cover) £15.95

Andress, Michael (edited by) PSL's Practical Guide to Railway Modelling. A detailed work which looks at subjects such as GWR depot construction, wall building, cottage building, harbour construction, improving ready to run locomotives and coach detailing amongst many other subjects. Patrick Stephens, 1981, pp96, glazed boards, isbn 0 85059 548 7. VG £3.95

Anthony, C.R. & Rogers, B. Rail Freight - Today. A detailed and exceptionally well illustrated review of the sectorised freight operation of BR with particular reference to the North East of England. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp120, large format, isbn 0 86093 439 X. VG, VG (small repaired tear and slight edge wear to dust jacket) £6.95

Appleby, Ken. Britain's Rail Super Centres: York. A very comprehensive history exceptionally well illustrated with archive and contemporary photographs, including a section on the DVLR. Ian Allan, 1993, pp145, large format. VG, VG £6.95

Atkins, C.P. West Coast 4-6-0s At Work. With over 200 photographs and line drawings, combined with an instructive text, this book concentrates on the 4-6-0 designs of the LNWR, L&YR and Caledonian railways. The fact that the 4-6-0's were so successful is evinced by the evolution of the LNWR 'Claughton' design into the LMSR 'Patriot' class during the 1930's. A recommended volume. Ian Allan, 1981, pp128, large format. VG, VG £6.95

Atkins, Philip. The Golden Age of Steam Locomotive Building. This book considers the development of locomotive works across the UK, both those owned by the railway companies and private builders. Individual works are considered along with reminiscences of the British Locomotive industry. An excellent well illustrated work which shows the diversity of locomotive production. Atlantic in association with the NRM, 1999, pp128, large format. F, no dust jacket. £5.95

Atterbury, Paul. AA Discovering Britain's Lost Railways. Introduction by Jimmy Knapp. With a mix or largely archive and some current images, this considers the lost lines of Tarka country(LSWR), the S&D, lines on the IOW, Staffordshire Moorlands, North Norfolk and the M&GN, the Atlantic Coast lines of Cornwall and Devon, and the GWR lines in Mid Wales, amongst others. A good value purchase. AA, 1995, pp160, large format, isbn 0 7495 1045 5. VG, VG £3.95

Awdry, Christopher. Awdry's Steam Railways. A celebration of steam on 10 preserved lines, including the ELR, GCR, IOW, and NNR. Lovely colour photography. Boxtree, 1995, pp160, large landscape format. F, VG £3.95

Awdry, Christopher. Over The Summit. How Britain's railways crossed the high hills. Copiously illustrated, this book tells the stories behind all of the well known inclines and many of the lesser known, such as Trawscoed, Werneth and Sharnbrook. Silver Link Publishing, 1993, pp160, large format. F, F £6.95

Awdry, Reverend W. & Cook, Chris (edited by) Revised by Roger Combleholme. A Guide to the Steam Railways of Great Britain. This guide covers 175 locations where you could see steam at the time of publication (1983) a number of which are no longer present. New full-colour edition. Pelham Books, 1984. F, VG £5.95

Bailey, Brian. George Hudson. The Rise and Fall of the Railway King. An excellent biography of the man who had such an enormous impact on the development of early lines. The author shows the many facets of this flawed and some might say corrupt genius. Alan Sutton, 1995, pp186, isbn 0 7509 0493 3. F, VG £8.95

Bairstow, J M. Railways of Keighley.An excellent local history which also includes the Queensbury and Aire Valley lines with many photographs. (pb) Daesman, 1979, pp80, isbn 0 85206 527 2. VG £1.00

Bairstow, Martin. Railways around Harrogate. Volume 1. The Leeds Northern, Nidd Valley and Weatherby Lines. Lovely archive photographs and a comprehensive text looking at the railways of this area. (glossy card cover) Published by author, 1989, pp72, isbn 1 871944 00 7. VG £4.95

Bairstow, Martin. Railways around Whitby. Scarborough-Whitby-Saltburn, Malton-Goatland-Whitby, Esk Valley, Forge Valley and Gilling Lines. A well researched and copiousy illustrated photographic history with detailed text and captions. (glossy card cover) Martin Bairstow, 1989, pp80, isbn 1 871944 01 5. VG £5.95

Bairstow, Martin. The Great Northern Railway in the West Riding. One of the lesser known works showing locations including Queensbury, St. Dunstons and Halifax high level and Methley Joint amongst many others. (pb) Published by author, 1999, pp96, isbn 1 871944 19 8. VG £5.95

Bairstow, Martin. The Huddersfield & Sheffield Junction Railway. The Penistone Line. One of the lesser known works with detailed captions, well researched narrative and super largely archive photographs. (glossy card cover) Martin Bairstow, 1985, pp72, isbn 0 9510302 1 3. VG £5.95

Bairstow, Martin. The Huddersfield & Sheffield Railway. The Penistone Line. A well written and illustrated study, using archive and more recent images of this line. (glossy card cover) Published by author, 1993, pp80, isbn 1 871944 08 2. VG £4.95

Bairstow, Martin. The Manchester & Leeds Railway. The Calder Valley Line. A comprehensive history of the line with many photographs, largely steam or early first generation modern traction. (pb) Wyvern Publications, 1983, pp72. VG (some slight staining on top of pages) £3.00

Bairstow, Martin. The Sheffield Ashton Under Lyne & Manchester Railway. The Woodhead Line. One of the more rare titles. A lovingly compiled history and photographic study of the line containing a significant number of electric locomotive photographs. (glossy card cover) Published by author, 1986, pp72, isbn 0 951032 4 8. VG (small inscription) £7.95

Baker, Allan & Morrison, Gavin. 'Deltics' At Work. This book tells the 'Deltic' story from the prototype Deltic to the decision to build the 22 members of what was to become the class 55 fleet. With crisp illustrations by Gavin Morrison, the 20 year career of the Deltics is described in detail. BCA/Ian Allan, 1987, pp144, large format. VG, VG (covered inscription on front page) £8.50

Baker, Michael. The Changing London Midland Scene 1948-1983. A splendid album detailing the many changes. Split roughly half and half between diesel and steam traction. Highly recommended and exceptional value. Ian Allan, 1983, pp112. VG, VG £3.60

Baker, Michael H C. Glory Days: Steam in Dorset.With many b/w and colour photos, this recalls the era when people flocked to the area for rest and relaxation and freight was carried by rail.Ian Allan, 1998, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2610 6. VG £6.95

Baker, Michael H.C. London to Brighton. 150 years of Britain's premier holiday line. The line to Brighton was opened in 1840 and Michael Baker captures the fantastic developments from the steam excursions of the 1840's through to the Thameslink, emu's and the class 73 electro-diesels and 33's of the 1970's. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1989, pp232, isbn 1 85260 146 9. VG, VG £6.95

Baker, Michael H. C. Railways to the Coast. Britain's Seaside Lines Past and Present. An extensive study of the lines and stations which serve the many seaside locations in the British Isles. Over 200 locations are considered. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1990, pp192, isbn 1 85260 058 6. VG, VG £6.95

Baker, Michael H C. The Railways of Ireland Past and Present - Dublin.Over 250 b/w and colour photos taking a nostalgic and comparative look in and around the city, featuring routes from Broadstone and Harcourt St, amongst others. Past & Present Publishing, 1997, pp128. large format, isbn 1 85895 128 3. F, VG price clipped £11.95

Baker, Michael H.C. The Southern Electric Story. A personal celebration of 'the world's largest main line electric railway'. This is an authoritative work considering in detail the evolution of Southern Electric services. A rather hard to find volume. Silver Link Publishing, 2001, pp128, large format. F, no dust jacket £11.95

Baker, Michael & Harris, Nigel. GWR Steam Echoes. A history of the origin and development of the Great Western Society and its collection of locomotives. (glossy card cover) Silver Link, 1986, pp56, large format, isbn 0 947971 06 8. VG £4.50

Baker, S.K. Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland. 5^thedition. This work contains all operational locations and lines at the time of publication. An excellent reference work. Oxford Publishing Co., 1988, pp119, glazed boards. VG, VG (repaired tear on spine of dust jacket and covered inscription on front blank page) £4.95

Baker, S.K. Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland. This work contains all operational locations and lines at the time of publication. An excellent reference work. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 5^thedition 1989, pp119. F, VG £5.95

Baker, S.K. Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland. 9^thedition. This work contains all operational locations and lines at the time of publication. An excellent reference work. Oxford Publishing Co., 2001, pp123, glazed boards. F £5.95

Ball, M.G. Ian Allan abc British Railway Atlas. An excellent work which includes passenger and freight only lines, disused lines, all passenger stations and a full gazetteer of stations. (pb) Ian Allan, 1995, pp78, isbn 0 7110 2339 5. VG £2.50

Ball, M.G. Ian Allan abc British Railway Atlas. An excellent work which includes passenger and freight only lines, disused lines, all passenger stations and a full gazetteer of stations. (pb) Ian Allan, 1995, pp78, isbn 0 7110 2339 5. VG £3.00

Ballantyne, Hugh. Eastern Steam in Colour. Lovely photographs covering Yorkshire, the ECML, Nottinghamshire, Tyneside, and East Anglia and Scotland amongst other locations. Jane's, 1986, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0362 2. VG £5.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. Great Western Revival. Steam Portfolios 1. Super colour images of restored GWR locos hard at work. Recommended. Jane's, 1985, pp64, glazed boards. VG £4.50

Ballantyne, Hugh.London Midland Steam in Colour.Lovely photographs from across the network. Jane's Publishing Co., 1984, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0309 6. VG £5.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. London Midland Steam Revival. Steam Portfolios 3. Crisp colour photographs beautifully composed showing steam at its best. Jane's. 1987, pp64, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0454 8. VG £4.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. Southern Steam in Colour.A selection of colour images of Southern locomotives, plus a few BR Standards are accompanied by detailed text.Jane's, 1985, pp96, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7106 0336 3. VG (slight knock to top of spine) £5.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. The Colour of British Rail Vol. 2 - West Coast Main Line. Britain's first 25Kv Main Line. Great photographs of first generation electric and diesel stock at work on the WCML. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1989, pp48, isbn 0 906899 32 X. VG £1.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. The Fifty 50s in colour. An excellent loco by loco study with detailed captions, illustrate the enormous variety of workings. (glossy card cover) Platform 5, 1992, pp48, isbn 1 872524 38 9. VG £3.95

Ballantyne, Hugh. Western Steam in Colour. Delightful colour photographs of the branches, main lines and loco sheds which capture the enormous appeal of the GWR. Jane's, 1983, pp96, glazed boards. VG £4.95

Balmforth, John. Virgin Trains - A Decade of Progress. Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. A lavishly illustrated (all colour) history of the origin and development of the Virgin train network of services. Annexes contain details of fleet stock, technical specifications, key facts and the record breaking high speed run of September 2006. Ian Allan, 2007, pp96, large fomat glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 3224 8. F £10.95

Bannister, G.F. Branch Line Byways Volume1: The West Midlands.Super archive photographs with detailed captions covering many branches. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1986, unpaginated, isbn 0 906899 23 0. VG £2.95

Banks, Chris. British Railways Locomotives 1948. A complete listing of all locomotives, more than 20,000 in total, as acquired by BR at nationalisation. Includes depot allocations at 1^stJanuary 1948, plus locomotive names, re-numberings, new locomotives and withdrawals during the year. More than 250 locomotives are illustrated (1948-1951). Guild Publishing/OPC, 1990, pp216, large format. F, VG £8.25

Banks, Chris. British Railways Locomotives 1948. A complete listing of all locomotives, more than 20,000 in total, as acquired by BR at nationalisation. Includes depot allocations at 1^stJanuary 1948, plus locomotive names, re-numberings, new locomotives and withdrawals during the year. More than 250 locomotives are illustrated (1948-1951) Scarce. Guild Publishing/OPC, 1990, pp216, large format. VG, VG (small repaired tear to top of dust jacket) £8.25

Banks, Chris. British Railways Past & Present 23: Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. (pb) Over 240 photographs and featuring over 90 locations including: Derby, Chesterfield, Ambergate, Buxton, Retford and Newark. Past & Present Publishing, 2000, pp160, isbn 1 85895 051 1. £6.95

Bannister, Geoffrey F. Great Western Steam Off The Beaten Track. Locations include Cleobury Mortimer, Porthywaen, Stirchley, Titley Junction, Aberayron, Montgomery, Kerry Branch and Bala - Blaenau Ffestiniog, amongst many others. A fantastic volume. Bradford Barton, 1975, pp96, isbn 0 85153 161 X. VG, VG brown cover £5.25

Barman, Christian. Early British Railways. With Sixteen Reproductions of Old Prints and Drawings. A classic of its time written by the then publicity officer of the BTC. KingPenguin Books, 1950, pp40 + 16 pages of colour illustrations. VG, VG £3.00

Barman, Christian. The Man Who Built London Transport. A Biography of Frank Pick. A rather scarce work. This biography looks at Frank Pick's achievements steering the city's transport system from the early days of Underground to the plans for WW2 evacuation. Much that is a familiar part of London life today was the result of his many design and innovation efforts. David & Charles, 1979, pp287, 19 pages of photographs, isbn 0 7153 7753 1. VG, VG £29.95

Barnett, A.L. The Railways of the South Yorkshire Coalfield from 1880. A rare work on the wide variety of lines and collieries within the South Yorkshire coalfield. Many archive photographs and maps from a now largely vanished system. The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society, 1984, pp132, 23 maps + pull out map, glazed boards, isbn 0 901115 58 4. VG £15.75

Barrett Jenkins, A (compiled by). Memories of the Southwold Railway. A delightful short history of this much lamented Suffolk line, complete with archive photographs. (glossy card cover) F.Jenkins, 94 High Street, Southwold, 4^thedition 1970, pp33. VG £4.95

Barrie, D.S. The Euston & Crewe Companion. All features of the line, its viaducts, tunnels, new and old stations, branches, marshalling yards and connecting lines are covered. (pb) Oakwood Press, 1947, pp42, 3 pull out diagrams. VG (staples have rusted and small mark on back cover) £8.95

Barrie, D.S.M. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain. Volume 12. South Wales. Largely considered to be the authoritative regional reference work on the origin and development of the lines and serves in each region. David & Charles, 1980, pp296, with 36 plates, 11 maps and folding map, isbn 0 7153 7970 4. VG, VG £39.95

Barrie, D.S. & Clinker, C.R. The Somerset & Dorset Railway. The Oakwood Library of Railway History 6. A well illustrated Oakwood classic on this much loved line. (card cover) Oakwood Press, circa 1959, pp76. VG £3.95

Bassett-Lowke Railways. A Commemorative Edition. This is No. 2765 of a special limited edition of 5,000 to commemorate the company's participation in Flying Scotsman's tour of the U.S.A. 1969. A delightful work with well reproduced catalogue images and data. Bassett-Lowke (Railways) Limited, pp136, large landscape format. VG black cloth cover with gold spine and lettering, contained in card slipcase. £19.95

Bassett-Lowke, W J. The Model Railway Handbook. A Practical Guide to the Installation of a Model Railway. Nineth Edition (Completely Revised and Rewritten). A rare wartime survivor in very good condition, of this classic work. Illustrated with crisp b/w photographs and 40 figs. (Stiff board cover with red cloth spine edge) Bassett-Lowke Limited, 1940, pp150, 40 figs. VG £13.95

Bastin, Colin Henry. The Turnchapel & Yealmpton Branch Lines. Memories of the delightful Turnchapel and Yealmpton branch railway lines. A lovely short history complete with many archive photographs, tables, station details and diagrams. (card cover) C.H. Bastin Publishing, 1989, pp30. VG £3.00

Batty, Stephen R. The Woodhead Route. Railway World Special. A stunning photographic and textual tribute to the Woodhead route, with a mix of electric and steam traction. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1986, pp56, large format, isbn 0 7110 1619 4. F £8.95

Batty, S.R. This Was the Woodhead Route. A classic work drawing on steam and DC class 76 and 77 and electric traction along with first generation diesels and units. A photographic tribute to this lost and lamented line. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1981, pp76, isbn 0 9110 1140 0. VG (small corner crease) £7.95

Baughan, Peter E. A Regional History of the Railways of Great Britain. Volume 11. North and Mid Wales. Largely considered to be the authoritative regional reference work on the origin and development of the lines and serves in each region. David & Charles, 1980, pp248, with 48 plates, 12 maps and folding map, isbn 0 7153 7850 3. VG, VG £9.95

Baughan, Peter E. The Chester & Holyhead Railway. Volume 1: The Main Line up to 1880. A highly detailed study of the early development of the Chester and Holyhead Railway. A rather scarce volume. The projected volume 2 was never published. David & Charles, 1972, pp324,16 pages plates, 12 line illustrations, 5 maps, colour frontis, isbn 0 7153 5617 8. VG, VG £14.95

Baughton, Peter E. The Midland Railway - North of Leeds. The Leeds-Settle-Carlisle Line and its Branches. This is the definitive history of the Settle and Carlisle and contains details on all facets of the working of the line. Maps and 24 annexes are included. A brilliant work. Guild Publishing/David & Charles, 1987, pp500, 24 pages of b/w photographs. VG, VG (covered inscription on front blank page) £12.95

Baxter, Bertram (compiled by) edited by David Baxter. British Locomotive Catalogue 1825-1923. Volume 1 General Summary. Index of Locomotive-Owning Companies. This attractive publication details the designers, types, classes, build dates, and numbers built of all of the Victorian companies, where known. A valuable reference work. (pb) Moorland Publishing, 1977, pp88, isbn 0 903485 50 8. VG £3.75

Baxter, Bertram (compiled by) edited by David Baxter. British Locomotive Catalogue 1825-1923. Volume 4. Scottish and remaining English Companies in the LMS Group. This volume seeks to record all known data of each locomotive built by the Scottish companies and the remaining English companies in the LMS group during this period. (pb) Moorland Publishing, 1984, pp310. VG (some browning to cover/page edges) £6.75

Baxter, Bertram (compiled by) edited by David Baxter. British Locomotive Catalogue 1825-1923. Volume 5A. North Eastern Railway, Hull and Barnsley Railway. This volume seeks to record all known data of each locomotive built by the NER and H&B during this period. (pb) Moorland Publishing, 1986, pp272, isbn 0 903485 54 0. VG (some browning to cover/page edges) £5.95

Beck, Keith M. The West Midland Lines of the GWR. This book covers all facets of the area, but looks in particular at the rolling stock and the branches. Ian Allan, 1983, pp112, 118 photos. VG, VG £6.95

Beck, Keith & Copsey, John. The Great Western in South Devon.A comprehensive study of the history and operation of the lines and branches, with many archive photographs and and exceptionally detailed historical text. Wild Swan Publications, 1990, pp248, large format, isbn 0 906867 90 8. VG, VG (slight edge wear and small repaired tear to dust jacket) £16.95

Beckett, Derrick. Brunel's Britain. This is a systematic appraisal of Brunel's engineering achievements, including consideration of many of the lesser known constructions and locations. Complete with a detailed gazetteer and enhanced by over 80 beautifully drawn diagrams and 60 photographs, one has an exceptional and erudite work. Highly recommended. David & Charles, 1980, pp222. VG, VG £9.95

Beer, Brian. Diesels in the Capital. A high quality album charting the enormous diversity of traffic and diesel classes around the capital in the late 1980's. An excellent volume with many classes represented. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1990, pp112, large format, isbn 0 86093 418 7. F, VG £7.95

Bell, Andrew. Severn Valley Railway. Steam Portfolios 6. Colour steam and modern traction images. Ian Allan, 1991, pp64, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 1973 8. VG £4.50

Bennett, Alan. Great Western Railway Holiday Lines in Devon and West Somerset. A detailed work with maps and many archive photographs looking at the origin and development of the GWR holiday lines. (pb) Runpast Publishing, 1993, pp80, large format, isbn 1 870754 25 5. G complete but with crease to back cover and some damage to spine. £2.75

Bennett, Alan. Southern Holiday Lines in Hampshire and Isle of Wight. A detailed work looking at the origin and development of these lines, complete with maps and many archive photographs. (pb) Runpast Publishing, 1994, pp80, large format, isbn 1 8708754 31 X. VG £5.25

Bennett, Alan. Southern Holiday Lines in North Cornwall and West Devon. A detailed work looking at the origin and development of these lines, complete with maps and many archive photographs. (pb) Runpast Publishing, 1995, pp80, large format, isbn 1 870754 35 2. VG BUT with a small bit of damage to the front cover. £3.25

The Best of Eric Treacy. With an introduction by David St John Thomas. Vivid, crisp b/w photographs with a particular emphasis on the North West/MPDs. A lovely volume and exceptional value. Book Club Associates/Thomas & Lochar, 1994, pp192, large format landscape. F, no dust jacket £3.00

Bick, David. The Gloucester & Cheltenham Tramroad and the Leckhampton Quarry Lines. Locomotion Papers 43. Detailed history complete with archive photographs, maps and tables. (pb) Oakwood Press, 1987, pp92, isbn 0 85361 336 2. G (covered inscription and some damage to bottom corner throughout the book due to water, photos can be supplied) £3.00

Biddle, Gordon & Nock, O.S. The Railway Heritage of Britain: 150 Years of Railway Architecture andEngineering. Studio Editions, 1990, pp270, large format. F, VG £11.95

Biggs, Paul A. British Rail in the Eighties: Leicestershire. Lovely photographs of Leicestershire with many pre-MML re-signalling shots. (pb) Bradgate Publishing, 1989, pp60, isbn 0 9514590 0 7. VG £3.75

Billson, Peter. Derby and the Midland Railway. A very scarce work which considers the origin of the MR the building of the three railways to Derby and the enormous impact that the railway had upon Derby. Copiously illustrated with many archive photographs, maps and annexes. The Breedon Books Publishing Co., Derby, 1996, pp149, large format, isbn 1 85983 021 8. VG, VG (covered inscription inside cover) £27.95

Binney, Marcus, Hamm, Manfred & Foehl, Axel. Great Railway Stations of Europe. A beautiful volume which shows the grandeur and engineering complexity of railway stations across Europe. Thames & Hudson, 1985, pp144, 107 illustrations 50 in colour, large format, isbn 0 500 01346 2. VG, VG £9.95

Binney, Marcus & Pearce, David (edited by). Railway Architecture. Written by members and associates of SAVE Britain's Heritage. A study of the various types of railway buildings with contributions by major authorities in each area. Bloomsbury Books, 1985, pp256. F, F £3.95

Binns, Donald. LNER/North Eastern Region Steam in Yorkshire. Splendid b/w images from around Leeds Central, York, Wakefield/Doncaster, Harrogate, North Yorkshire Branches, Bradford/Halifax and The Midland Lines. (glossy card cover) Wyvern Publications, 1987, pp64, isbn 0907941 28 1. VG £4.95

Binns, Donald. The 'Little' North Western Railway. Skipton North Junction - Lancaster also The Ingleton - Low Gill Branch (L&NWR) Volume 1. A seldom seen work with exceptional archive photographs and a highly detailed text, which includes numerous station layout diagrams. (pb) Channel View, 1994, pp94, large format, isbn 1 873150 01 6. VG £9.95

Bird, John H. Preserved Locomotives GWR. A short yet detailed study of the preserved GWR/constituents with many photographs. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1988, pp80, large format, isbn 0 7110 1754 9. VG £3.00

Bird, John H. Southern Steam Specials 1966/7. 20^thAnniversary Tribute. An excellent photographic and narrative review of the many Southern Steam specials that ran. These include the legendary Longmoor events and the lesser known tours such as the 'USA' tanks, 30074/30064 on the LCGB New Forester and the Q1 working to Lymington Pier. (glossy card cover) Kingfisher Railway Productions, 1987, pp32, large format. VG £2.50

Blake, W.A. (edited by). London Midland Steam in Action. A magnificent volume with crisp and evocative images. Bradford Barton, 1974, pp96. F, VG (red speckled cover) £4.75

Blake, W.A. (edited by). London Midland Steam in Action. A magnificent volume with crisp and evocative images. Bradford Barton, 1974, pp96. F, VG £4.75

Blake, W.A. (edited by). London Midland Steam in Action 2. A great volume including Patriots on the Lickey incline, 7F at Chinley and many more evocative images. Bradford Barton, 1975, pp96. VG, VG (red speckled cover) £4.75 price clipped

Blake, W A. London Midland Steam in Action 2. BB, 1975, pp96, isbn 0 85153 164 4. VG, VG (red speckled cloth) £3.00

Blake, W.A. (edited by). London Midland Steam in Action 4. These photographs show just how much of the pre war infrastructure was still present in the early 1960s. Bradford Barton, pp96. VG, VG price clipped ( some slight spine damage and repaired tear to dust jacket) (red speckled cover) £3.00

Blakemore, Michael & Mosley, David. Great British Locomotives. The National Railway Museum Locomotives in Action. Crisp colour photographs show the collection at its best, when working! Both steam and diesel are covered. Ian Allan, 2002, pp80, landscape format glazed boards. F £4.95

Blakemore, Michael & Rutherford, Michael. Duchess of Hamilton. Ultimate in Pacific Power. A copiously illustrated homage to this much loved Duchess. (glossy card cover) National Railway Museum, York, 1990, pp48, large format. VG (small mark on cover where a label has been removed) £3.50

Blencowe, S.V. (compiled by). Life Begins at Forty. The Rescue and Restoration of Great Western Locomotive No. 7812 "Erlestoke Manor". A lovely photographic study and history of this iconic locomotive. (card cover) Erlestoke Manor Fund, 1979, pp52. VG £3.95

Blenkinsop, R.J. Big Four Cameraman. All regions are covered in these brilliant b/w photographs. This is an omnibus edition of four of Dick Blenkinsop's most popular OPC volumes. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 378 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 363 6. VG, no dust jacket £3.95

Blenkinsop, R.J. Big Four Cameraman. All regions are covered in these brilliant b/w photographs. This is an omnibus edition of four of Dick Blenkinsop's most popular OPC volumes. Promotional reprint Company, 378 b/w plates, large format. F, F (covered inscription on front blank page) £6.50

Blenkinsop, R.J. Echoes of the Big Four. A high quality album with crisp b/w images of Big Four locomotives hard at work. Oxford Publishing Co., 1976, 94 b/w photographs, large format. F, VG (marked review copy on front blank page) £5.75

Blenkinsop, R.J. Echoes of the Great Western. Magnificent Western Region steam album of locomotives hard at work on branches, the main line and in some lesser known settings. Oxford Publishing Co. 1973, 119 b/w plates, large format. F, VG price clipped £5.95

Blenkinsop, R.J. Reflections of the Big Four. Crisp and evocative b/w images from the camera of Dick Blenkinsop, covering nearly all of the network. Oxford Publishing Co., 1978, 96 b/w photographs, large format. F, VG £5.75

Blenkinsop, R.J. Shadows of the Big Four. Excellent photographs from across the network show the enormous diversity of steam during the 1950s. An absolute joy. Oxford Publishing Co., 1975, 94 b/w plates, large format. F, VG (repaired tear to dust jacket) £5.50

Blenkinsop, R.J. Shadows of the Great Western. A lovely album comprising "Great Western" steam in action during the 1950's and 1960's. Oxford Publishing Co., 1972, large format. F, VG £5.95

Blenkinsop, R.J. Silhouettes of the Big Four. Steam from across the BR system in the mid 1960's. Peppered with interlopers such as catenaries, diesels (Warships/Hymeks) and colour lights. Oxford Publishing Co., 1980, 94 b/w photographs, large format. F, F £5.75

Blenkinsop, R J. Tribute to The Western. This lovely album contains some of the best images of the GWR during the BR era. Main line photographs sit alongside MPD's and country byways. Oxford Publishing Co., 1985, 126 b/w plates, large format, isbn 0 86093 362 8. F, VG (small repaired tear to spine of dust jacket) £6.95

Bloom, Alan. The Story of Bressingham. Gardens - Nursery - Steam Museum. A very detailed study of the development of the nursery and the renowned steam museum. (pb) Published by the author on behalf of the Bressingham Steam Museum Trust, circa 1985, pp142, isbn 0 950 9404 10. F £3.00

Blyth, John D. & Cook, Arthur F (compiled by). The Second Book of Locomotive Drawings. This contains 189 line drawings covering pre grouping and post grouping period. (card cover) The Stephenson Locomotive Society, 1992, pp64, large landscape format, isbn 0 903881 02 0. VG £9.95

Body, Geoffrey (edited by) Railway Enthusiasts' Handbook 1971-72. A detailed review of all aspects of railways in the UK including industrial. David & Charles, 1971, pp176 + 16pages of Light Railway Timetables at back, glazed boards. F £2.95

Body, Geoffrey. Railways of the Eastern Region, vol 2: Northern operating area. PSL Field Guide. Part of the brilliant regional study crammed full of detail and photographs. Patrick Stephens, 1989, pp232. F, F £5.50

Body, Geoffrey. Railways of the Southern Region. PSL Field Guide. Very comprehensive illustrated study of the infrastructure of the Southern Region. .Patrick Stephens, 1984, pp280, isbn 0 85059 664 5. F, VG £5.50

Body, Geoffrey. Railways of the Western Region. PSL Field Guide. Very comprehensive study of the infrastructure of the Western region. Patrick Stephens, 1983, pp280, isbn 0 85059 546 0. F, VG £5.50 price clipped

Body, Geoffrey. Riviera Express. The Train and its Route. This describes the Paddington - Penzance route and the history and locomotives used on the Riviera Express. (card cover) British Rail (Western) & Avon Anglia Publications & Services, 1979, pp32, isbn 0 905466 26 8. VG £3.25

Body, Geoffrey. Western Handbook - A Digest of GWR and WR Data. Volume two of two volumes published to mark the 150^thanniversary of the Great Western Railway and its modern successor British Rail (Western). A broad ranging study with many photographs and associated details. (pb) BR(W), 1985, pp64, isbn 0 905466 70 5. VG £3.75

Bolger, Paul. BR Steam Motive Power Depots - LMR. This book categorises each of the MPs belonging to the region, listing its code and other important data. A wealth of information and well illustrated with b/w photographs and numerous diagrams. Ian Allan, 1984, pp144. VG, VG (repaired tear to dust jacket) £7.95

Bonavia, Michael R. A History of the LNER. Vols 2 & 3.

Vol 2. The Age of the Streamliners, 1934-39. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp107.

Vol 3. The Last Years, 1939-48. Guild Publishing/George Allen & Unwin, 1985, pp103.

VG, VG £3.50each

Bonavia, Michael R. British Rail. The First 25 Years. A detailed study of the many challenges that afflicted BR, some of which were addressed (Intercity branding, HST) and others which proved more intractable. David & Charles, 1981, pp239, isbn 0 7153 8002 8. VG, VG (some slight sunning to spine) £7.95

Bonavia, Michael R. The Four Great Railways. This work discusses the need for the 1923 grouping and how it came about and the subsequent development of the four companies in the areas of mechanical engineering, train services, and the impact of road competition. Bonavia, a senior railwayman, started his career with the former LNER. An authoritative volume. David & Charles, 1980, pp223, isbn 0 7153 7842 2. F, VG £6.50

Bonavia, Michael R. The History of the Southern Railway. A lively and comprehensive history of the SR, which looks at the many innovations in respect of stock, services, architecture and overall management. Unwin Hyman, 1987, pp195, 70 plates, isbn 0 04 385107 X. F, VG £7.75

Bonavia, Michael R. The Organisation of British Railways. A full length study of the organizational structure of BR from nationalization to the early 1970s. A highly informative and some might say controversial work. Ian Allan, 1971, pp192, isbn 0 7110 0198 7. VG, VG £8.95

Bond, Roland C. A Lifetime With Locomotives.Bond was one of the last CMEs and was at the centre of the changeover from steam to diesel and electric power. He considers the triumphs and failures. A fascinating study. Goose & Son, 1975, pp329, isbn 0 0900404 30 2. VG, VG (some edge wear to dust jacket) £10.95

Bonsor, N.R.P. The Jersey Railway. The Oakwood Library of Railway History 58. An excellent, comprehensive history of the relatively short lived lines which is supplemented by many archive photographs, revenue tables and passenger figures. (pb) Oakwood Press, 1969, pp87. VG (small mark on front cover) £4.95

Bonsor, N.R.P. The Jersey Railway. Oakwood Library of Railway History 58. A comprehensive history with many archive photographs, locomotive tables, station details, revenue details and a glossary of terms. (stiff board cover with cloth spine) Oakwood Press, 1962, pp87. VG £5.95

Boocock, Colin. BR Steam in Colour 1948-1968. Delightful steam photographs on the branches and main lines in the latter years. Ian Allan, 1988, pp112, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 1671 2. VG (small bump to top corner) £4.95

Boocock, Colin. BR Steam in Colour 1948-1968. Delightful steam photographs on the branches and main lines in the latter years. Ian Allan, 1986, pp112, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 1671 2. VG (large inscription) £5.25

Boocock, Colin. British Rail at Work: ScotRail. Crisp photographs covering passenger and freight across allof the ScotRail network along with a detailed text. Ian Allan, 1986, pp112, large format, isbn 0 7110 1567 8. F, VG £7.95

Boocock, Colin. East Coast Electrification. Modern Railways Special.Detailed study of the electrification of the ECML with many photos and diagrams. (pb) Ian Allan, 1991, pp48, large format, isbn 0 7110 1979 7. VG £2.75

Boocock, Colin. Irish Railways 40 Years of Change 1956 - 1996. signed copyA superb selection of photographs, chart a period of major change.Atlantic, 1997, pp128, large format, isbn 0 906899 75 3. F, VG £13.95signed

Boocock, Colin. Locomotive Compendium Ireland.This comprehensive reference work gives details on every class of loco that has worked on public railways in Ireland since 1949 (excluding multiple units, industrial and pleasure railway locos). On a class by class basis it gives dimensions, photos, design, use and operating history.Ian Allan, 2009, pp128, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 3360 3. VG but with small knock on top corners £12.95

Boocock, Colin. Spotlight on BR. British railways 1948-1998 Success or disaster? A well researched and illustrated volume from an acknowledged expert, which considers the ups and downs of this fifty year period. Atlantic, 1998, pp128, large format. F, VG £7.95

Booker, Frank. The Great Western Railway. A New History. A well written and comprehensive standard history of the GWR from its beginning until the final days. (pb) David & Charles, 1977, pp208, 8 colour plates, 38 b/w plates, 13 figs including maps. VG £6.95

Booth, T.J. Model Railway Kit Building. A very detailed handbook on how to build, paint and detail kits. Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1989, pp200, isbn 1 85260 032 2. VG, VG £3.95

Bowden, Thomas & Mills, Bernard. Brunel's Royal Albert Bridge Saltash. A short history, with photographs, of this iconic structure. (glossy card cover) Peter Watts Publishing. 1983, pp24, landscape format. G (some staining to the bottom of front cover and first 2 pages) £2.50

Bowtell, Harold D. Lesser Railways of Bowland Forest and Craven Country - And the Dam Builders in the Age of Steam. Considered to be the authoritative work on the subject. Plateway Press, 1988, pp72 + 75 plates, isbn 0 9511108 8 8. VG, VG £18.95

Boyd, J I C. Saga by Rail: Ireland. Reminiscences 16. This excellent work charts the many lines studied and photographed by Boyd between the 1930s and 60s, with many archive photographs. (pb) Oakwood Press, 2006, pp288, isbn 0 85361 651 5. VG £13.95

Boyd, J.I.C. The Festiniog Railway. Volume 1 - 1800-1889. A History of the Narrow Gauge Railway connecting the Slate quarries of Blaenau Festiniog with Portmadoc, North Wales. The 1^stedition of this authoritative work. Oakwood Press, 1956, pp194 + pullout diagrams. VG, G (dust jacket has some edge wear and piece missing on back) £16.95 Boyd, J.I.C. The Festiniog Railway. Volume 2 - 1890-1959. A History of the Narrow Gauge Railway connecting the Slate quarries of Blaenau Festiniog with Portmadoc, North Wales. The second volume, 1^stedition, which takes the Festiniog Railway into the challenges, opportunities, disappointments and subsequent formation of the Festiniog Railway Society. Oakwood Press, 1959, pp247. VG, P (dust jacket is nearly complete but in a poor condition) £15.95

The above 2 vols sold together for £31.00

Boyd, J.I.C. The Isle of Man Railway. A History of the Isle of Man Railway and the former Manx Northern Railway, together with notes on other steam railways in the Island. The British Narrow Gauge Railway - No. 2. The seminal work on the Isle of Man Railways. Many photographs, maps and diagrams. Oakwood Press, 1962, pp215. VG, VG (some edge wear to dust jacket) £16.95 (inscription on fly leaf)

Boyd, James I.C. The British Narrow Gauge Railway - No 4. Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire. Volume 1: The Embankment Tramway, Gorseddau Tramway, Festiniog & Blaenau Railway, Merionethshire Railway, Croesor Tramway, Bettwy-y-Coed & Festiniog Railway, North Wales Narrow Gauge Railways and Portmadoc Beddgelert & South Snowdon Railway. The exceptional work on these railways produced by the late James Boyd, who loved them so much. Oakwood Press, 2nd edition enlarged and revised 1988, pp310, isbn 085361 365 6. F, VG £22.95

Boyd, James I.C. (compiled by) The Isle of Man Railway (Narrow gauge 3 feet). An illustrated guide. A small colour guide to the 15 3/4mile line between Douglas and Port Erin, giving details of the line, locomotives and railcars, and carriages. (glossy card cover) Isle of Man Railway Company, pp16. VG £1.25

Boynton, John. Rails Through The Hills. Birmingham - Stourbridge Worcester - Malvern - Hereford. From "Old Worse & Worse" to the Jewellery Line. A detailed study of these lines with maps, tables and many archive and current photographs. Presented in a 'Foxline' type format. (pb) Mid England Books, 1995, pp96, large format, isbn 0 9522248 2 8. VG (slight staining to title/contents pages) £5.95

Boynton, John. The London & Birmingham Railway between Birmingham and Coventry. A detailed photographic and narrative history of this very important line from the early days through to the 21^stcentury. Excellent mix of archive photographs, tables, maps and modern traction images. (pb) Mid England Books, 2004, pp112, large format, isbn 0 9522248 7 9. VG £6.95

Boynton, John. The Oxford Worchester & Wolverhampton Railway. An historical and photographic study with a mix of largely archive and some modern traction images. (pb) Mid England Books, 2002, pp112, large format, isbn 0 9540839 0 3. VG £6.95

Bracegirdle, Cyril. Collecting Railway Antiques. An infrequently seen guide to the variety of railwayana available. (pb) Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1988, pp144, isbn 0 85059 926 1. VG £3.95

Bradley, D.L. An Illustrated History of LSWR Locomotives. The Drummond Classes. This rare work considers the early/later expresses, mixed traffic 4-4-0s, 4-6-0s, motor tanks, and other classes. Lavishly illustrated with many archive photographs and line drawings. Wild Swan Publications, 1986, pp234, large format, isbn 0 906867 42 8. VG, VG (small covered inscription) £39.95

Bradley, D.L. An Illustrated History of LSWR Locomotives. The Urie Classes including those modified and built by R E L Maunsell. A rare highly detailed work which deals with the locomotives of Urie and Maunsell, including the ground breaking S15 class. Lavishly illustrated with many archive photographs and line drawings. Wild Swan Publications, 1987, pp156, large format, isbn 0 906867 55 X. VG, VG £32.95

Bradley, D.L. L&SWR Locomotives. The Early Engines 1838-53 and the Beattie Classes. An exceptionally rare work, which deals with the locomotives of Locke, John Viret, Gooch, Joseph Hamilton Beattie, and William George Beattie. Lavishly illustrated with many archive photographs and line drawings. Wild Swan, 1989, pp264, large format, isbn 0 906867 81 9. VG, VG £45.95

Bradley, D.L. The Locomotives of the London Chatham & Dover Railway. A scarce and highly detailed book on all classes/types of locomotives used. (card cover) The Railway Correspondence and Travel Society, 1960, pp50, 85 figs. VG £12.95

Bradley, R.P. LNER 4-6-0s. A thorough study of the LNERs 4-6-0s covering 17 types. The majority of these were pre-grouping as only the Thompson B1s and Sandringhams were LNER originated. David & Charles, 1988, pp96, isbn 0 7153 8895 9. VG, VG £3.95

Bradley, Rodger. GWR Two Cylinder 4-6-0s & 2-6-0s. This surveys all of the classes and combines much technical background, problems encountered and how they were solved and how the locomotives performed in traffic. Photographs, line diagrams illustrate features of the locomotives and show them at work, and tables list dimensions, names, numbers and variations. David & Charles, 1988, pp96, isbn 0 7153 8894 0. VG, VG £7.50

Braithwaite, Jack. S W Johnson Midland Railway Locomotive Engineer Artist. An infrequently seen book looking at the many locomotives that Johnson was responsible for. Highly detailed text and copiously illustrated. Jack Braitwaite & Wyvern Publications, 1985, pp112, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 907941 17 6. VG (small label removed inside cover & few small marks on front blank page) £12.95

Braithwaite, Jack. Samuel Waite Johnson's Locomotive Aesthetic Beauty - An Appreciation. A detailed study of S W Johnson's designed complete with 63 figs. (card cover) Midland Railway Society, 2004, pp17, large format, isbn 0 9537486 4 2. £3.00

Britain's Small Railways.Line by line study of the 14 preserved lines in operation at the time of publication. Balfour, 1973, pp96, isbn 0 85944 003 6. VG, VG £2.00

British Locomotives 1825-1960. A seldom seen early work with numerous photographs. (paper cover) Percival Marshall, c1960, pp28. VG £1.50

British Rail (Southern Region). Electrified Lines instructions (Direct Current System). B.R, 29857. Waterloo Station, 7^thNovember, 1966 (1.89850). pp147. G blue cloth cover with red lettering, front faded and some wear to edges. £2.50

British Rail in the Fifties. Number Two - London Midland Region. (Previously Trains Album 12) Excellent b/w images of steam at work across the region. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1978, pp32. VG (small mark on front cover where a label has been removed) £1.25

British Rail in the Fifties. Number Four - Eastern & North Eastern Regions. (Previously Trains Album 13) Excellent b/w images of steam at work across the regions. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1978, pp32. VG £1.25

British Rail in the Fifties. Number Six - Western Region. Excellent b/w images of steam at work across the region. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1978, pp32. VG £1.25

British Rail in the Fifties. Number Eight. Southerm Region. Excellent b/w images of steam at work across the region. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1978, pp32. VG £1.25

British Rail in the Fifties. Number Nine - Eastern & North eastern Regions. Excellent b/w images of steam at work across the region. (card cover) Ian Allan, circa 1978, pp32. VG £1.25

British Rail (Eastern Region) Staff Railway Society Autumn Handbook 1971, Volume 2 Number 3. Michael, Terence H (editor). A delightful handbook with articles on materials handling systems, the race to the north, the Midland Railway, and high voltage electrical equipment. (card cover) Ronault House of Publishers on behalf of BR Staff Association (ER), 1971, pp92. VG £2.95

British Rail London Midland Region. London Area Principle Signals and Route Indications. Euston & Willesden. A nice copy of this seldom seen official publication which details all signal profile and numbers and route indicators, along with Euston diagrammatic map. (card cover) BR LMR, Feb 1973, pp35. VG £3.00

British Rail Western Region. Isamard Kingdom Brunel, Engineer to the Great Western Railway 1833 1933 1983. Souvenir Programme for the 150^thAnniversary Gala evening and Banquet at Temple Meads Terminus, Bristol, Saturday 11^thJune 1983. An excellent publication which is a fitting tribute to Brunel and the GWR. Highly recommended. (pb) BR (WR), 1983, pp24, large format, art quality card paper. VG £3.50

BR Class 20 Diesels. Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1981, pp30, isbn 0 85153 419 8. VG £3.00

BR Class 24/25 Diesels. Chris Perkins edited with additional material by Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1982, pp30, isbn 0 85153 432 5. VG £3.00

BR Class 26/27 Diesels. Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1981, pp30, isbn 0 85153 418 X. VG (small piece missing from front cover & rusted staple) £2.00

BR Class 26/27 Diesels. Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1981, pp30, isbn 0 85153 418 X. VG £3.00

BR Class 31 Diesels. Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1981, pp30, isbn 0 85153 417 1. VG £3.00

BR Class 33 Diesels. Robert Tiller edited with additional material by Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1982, pp30, isbn 0 85153 431 7. VG (some marks to bottom of front cover) £2.25

BR Class 55 Diesels - The Deltics. Antony Guppy edited with additional material by Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1981, pp38, isbn 0 85153 416 3. VG (slight damage to top of front cover & first 5 pages & staple rusted) £2.25

BR Class 56 Diesels. Alan Brooke Baylis edited with additional material by Michael Oakley. A well illustrated study of the origin, operation and performance of the class. (card cover) Bradford Barton, 1982, pp32, isbn 0 85153 448 1. VG (some damage to front top corner & rusted staple) £2.00

British Railway Journal. No. 40 Winter 1992.Includes articles on Holywell Town, accident at Bassaleg, and the Tewkesbury Quay branch. (paper cover) Wild Swann Publications, 1992, pp44. VG £1.75

British Railway Modelling Standards Bureau. Standard Dimensions 1950. Rail - Track - Wheels - Buffers - Conductor Rails. A seldom seen early work. (card cover) Published for the B.R.M.S.B. by the Model Engineering Trade association at their office at 156, Cameden High Street, London, N.W.1, 1950, pp8. VG (has 2 creases when it has been folded and back cover is dirty) £4.75

British Railway Postcards of Yesteryear. Well reproduced colour pre grouping postcards, covering a range of subjects, companies and locations. Ian Allan, 1991, pp56, large format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2018 3. F £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Annual No. 7. Articles include Clan Pacifics in Scotland, Laira shed, and the Liverpool Overhead railway amongst many others. Irwell Press, 1998, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 79 1. VG £6.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.2.Contents include Diesel Dawn - GN, LNER Camping Coaches and Thirties File Scarborough and much others. Irwell Press, 1994, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 64 3. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.3.Contents include Steam at Wellingborough, Ticket to Ryde and Summer Goings on at Malton and much more. Irwell Press, 1995, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 817608 72 4. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.4.Contents include A Night on the Beer, Along the Yorkshire Coast and The Kyle Line and much more. Irwell Press, 1996, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 71 6. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.5.Contents include A Summer's Day at Euston 1953, Happy Hols 'Pie-Rats' of Penzance and The last Steam Worked Branch Line - or was it? And much more. Irwell Press, 1997, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 81 3. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.6.Contents include Station Survey - Ipswich, All stations to leamington and The way we were and much more. Irwell Press, 1998, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 84 8. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.7.Contents include A Swanage Holiday 1955, Normanton Shed and The Hayling Island Branch and much more. Irwell Press, 1999, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 871608 95 3. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.8.Contents include Derby Midland and Friargate in Retrospect, A Look at Tanks and Around the Works - Eastleigh in the Sixties and much more. Irwell Press, 1999, pp96, large format glazed boards. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.9.Contents include From Crewe to Swindon and Back, The Gresley B17 and Thompson B2 4-6-0s and Birmingham's Old New Street and much more. Irwell Press, 2001, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 903266 20 3. VG £7.95

British Railways Illustrated Summer Special No.11.Contents include The End is Nigh...Nine Elms, Birmingham Interlude and Two days at Crewe and much more. Irwell Press, 2003, pp96, large format glazed boards, isbn 1 903266 36 X. £7.95

British Railways. BR 33003/58 Revised January 1965. Driving Instructions including Standard Preparation and Disposal Duties. Type 4 English Electric 200 HP Diesel Electric |Locomotives Nos. D200-D209, D210-D236, D237 onwards. (card cover) BR, 1965, pp31. VG £2.00

British Railways. Express Freight Train Services and Facilities North Eastern Region. Provides information on the range of freight services then offered. With photographs of stock along with departure times for the principle express services and full contact details on a station by station basis for goods agents. (paper cover) British Railways, May 1958, pp28. G (some damage to pages where staples have rusted) £3.50

British Railways Extracts From Working Instructions For AC Electrified Lines, 1967. (card cover) 1967, pp54. VG £0.95

British Railways. Facts and Figures about British Railways. A nice copy which provides data on staff numbers, liveries, locomotives, freight and passenger traffic and much other information. (paper cover) British Railways, 1952, pp32. G (some damage to pages where staples have rusted) £2.00

British Railways Past and Present. Colour Special. Third Selection. Including special 'appetite-whetter' photo features on the Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways, and the railways of Lincolnshire. Over 120 colour photographs covering Devon's Tarka Trail, South Wales, East Midlands, East Yorkshire and much more. (pb) Past and Present Publishing, 1995, isbn 1 85895 093 7. VG £5.75

British Railways. Regulations for Train Signaling and Signalmen's General Instructions. BR. 29960. All facets of signaling and instructions are covered. (green card cover) 1^stOctober 1960, pp168. VG (some browning to title page) £3.95

British Railways - Western Operating Area. Instructions For Signalling Trains during Fog or Falling Snow and arrangements in Periods of Frost. To Apply from 1^stOctober, 1951 until Further Notice. A rare survivor covering South Wales and many of the border counties of England. (card cover) BR, 1951, pp72. VG £3.00

British Railways. Working Instructions for A.C. Electrified Lines 1967. BR29987, with 1972 updates. VG green cloth cover £2.00

British Railways London Midland Region. A.C. Electrified Lines. Working Instructions, July 1960. B.R.31170. BRLMR, 1960, pp131, 1 map + 16 pages of appendix, orange cloth bound. VG (BR employee inscription on inside front cover, dated July 1962) £2.95

British Railways London Midland region. A.C. Electrified Lines. Working Instructions July 1960. BR31170. VG orange cloth cover (some foxing to page edges) £2.95

British Railways Press Office ( Issued by). British Railways in Peace and War. This large booklet was designed to give the public a brief account of the pivotal work of the railways during the 5^thyear of the war. The eye opening shots show propellers for the RAF being loaded, civil engineering works taking place, the story of repairs after the bombing of Coventry and even the role of the horse. A lovely and somewhat moving work. (pb) British Railways Press Office on behalf of GWR LMS LNER SR and London transport. 1944, pp72. G, the book is complete with a small tear on 2 pages and the cover is well worn but overall in a reasonable condition for its age. £1.95

British Railways. Quest For Speed. The official story of East Coast enterprise. This official publication contains a host of archive photographs and diagrams and charts the locomotives used from the Stirling singles through to the Deltics and HST stock. Half of the book is given over to modern traction and there are some superb photographs and timetables/publications along with an APT cutaway and photograph. (glossy card cover) BR Eastern Region, 1977, pp96. G (some edge rubbing) £2.50

British Railways Spotters Companion 5^thed. Compiled by The National Railway Enthusiasts Association. Includes all diesels, electrics, DMUs, EMUs and departmental stock. (card cover) Oxford Publishing Co., 1982, pp80, isbn 86093 178 1. VG unmarked £2.00

Brodribb, John. The Eastern Before Beeching. Brodribb looks at both the Eastern and North eastern regions basing his study upon each of the pre-grouping companies. The GER, NER, GCR, and the GNR. He paints a picture of the traditional railway in the era before Beeching and large scale dieselisation made its impact. Copiously illustrated. Ian Allan, 1994, pp128, large format, isbn 0 7110 2240 2. F, VG £13.95

Brooks, J.A. Railway Ghosts. An excellent collection of 16 stories of the supernatural based on the railways. (pb) Jarrold, 1985, pp144, isbn 0 7117 0245 4. VG £3.00

Brooks, John. Vale of Rheidol Railway. A short history and largely colour guide to the line. (glossy card cover) British Rail - London Midland Region, circa 1972, pp16. VG £1.50

Broomhead, Nic (text and photography research by) The High Peak & Tissington Railway, A Pictorial Guide. (pb) These lines are greatly missed and this small book is a well illustrated (b/w and colour) evocation of the lines. Peak Park Joint Planning Board & Derbyshire County Council, 1980, pp43. VG (small mark on back cover) £1.30

Broughton, John & Harris, Nigel. British Railways Past and Present No. 1 Cumbria. Including photographs by Derek Cross, Mike Esau, Ron Herbert, Robert Leslie, Ivo Peters, Peter W. Robinson and Eric Treacy. One of the original albums covering over 60 locations including Dalston, Moor Row, Bootle, Millom, Tebay, Shap and many more. (pb) Silver Link Publishing, 1986, pp78, isbn 0 947971 04 1. VG £4.95

Broughton, John & Harris, Nigel. British Railways Past and Present No. 1 Cumbria. Including photographs by Derek Cross, Mike Esau, Ron Herbert, Robert Leslie, IvoPeters, Peter W. Robinson and Eric Treacy. Over 175 b/w and colour photographs, featuring over 60 locations including Keswick, Windemere, Workington and many more. (pb) Past & Present Publishing, 1996, isbn 1 85895 097 X. VG £5.75

Brown, F.A.S. Great Northern Locomotive Engineers. Volume one: 1846 - 1881. This is the authoritative, 1966 volume on the critical period of locomotive development on the Great Northern Railway. George Allen & Unwin. 1966, pp252. VG, G (some foxing and worn dust jacket) £5.25

Brown, F.A.S. Nigel Gresley. Locomotive Engineer. This delightful biography covers all facets of the life and work of this highly respected and innovative engineer. Ian Allan, 1^stedition 1961, pp215, 2 pull out drawings, numerous photographs. VG, G (some wear and repaired tear to dust jacket) £9.95

Brown, F.A.S. Nigel Gresley Locomotive Engineer.A detailed biography, with many archive photographs, of one of the most revered and influential engineers. It also includes consideration of Gresley locomotives that never got beyond the drawing board, along with his impact on carriage and wagon development. Ian Allan, 1962, pp215, pull out diagram. VG, VG £12.75

Brown, Murray (edited by). A Day in the Life of British Rail.This work focuses on a summer Friday in 1989 and presents a vivid picture of all facets BR operations on that day. It contains a rich portrait of activities, people, locomotives and diverse train activity. A moving vignette of pre privatisation BR, with scores of b/w and colour photographs. Guild Publishing/David & Charles, 1989, pp192, large format. F, VG £4.95

Brown, Murray (edited by). Jane's Railway Year. Second year of issue. With the emphasis upon modern traction and with many colour photographs these Yearbooks chart contemporary high and low lights. A low light was the last train to Torrington and a high light was the top and tailing (37 207 William Cookworthy/47 525) going to Carne Point with a clay industry passenger special. Jane's, 1983, pp176, glazed boards, large format, isbn 0 7106 0262 6. VG £3.95

Brown, Murray (edited by). Jane's Railway Year. Fourth year of issue. With the emphasis upon modern traction and with many colour photographs these Yearbooks chart contemporary high and low lights. The year saw the closure of the Consett line and the spectacle of 46 009 being destroyed in a nuclear safety test. Brighter news was the increasing use of more attractive locomotive liveries. Jane's, 1985, pp176, glazed boards, large format, isbn 0 7106 0338 X. . VG £3.95

Brown, Murray (edited by). Jane's Railway Year. Fifth year of issue. With the emphasis upon modern traction and with many colour photographs these Yearbooks chart contemporary high and low lights. During 1985 you could have been chased by a class 37 (37 093) in Police white livery! In East Anglia track was removed from the GN and GE Joint line and the class 503 units bowed out. Jane's, 1986, pp176, glazed boards, large format. VG £3.95

Brown, Murray (edited by). Jane's Railway Year. Sixth Year of issue. With the emphasis upon modern traction and with many colour photographs these Yearbooks chart contemporary high and low lights. The short lived Dudley Freightliner terminal closed and in South Wales the Maerdy Line saw traffic cease. Elsewhere on the network new freight flows commenced and the preservation of mainline diesels accelerated (co- bo D5705). Jane's, 1987, pp176, glazed boards, large format, isbn 0 7106 0451 3. VG £3.95

Bruce, Euslin. Diesel Heyday. Sulzer Diesels in the 1960s.Detailed captions accompany crisp first generation photographs. (pb) Ian Allan, 1989, unpaginated, landscape format, isbn 0 7110 1862 6. VG £3.95

Bruce, J. Graeme. A Hundred Years of Development of Electric Traction. The John Prigmore Memorial Lecture 1985. An excellent, very seldom seen work which considers the origin and development of traction, with archive photographs and diagrams. (glossy card cover) The Electric Railway Society, 1985, pp36, isbn 0 85534 023 1. VG £4.50

Bruce, J. Graeme. Steam to Silver. A history of London Transport Surface Rolling Stock. Lavishly illustrated with a very detailed text, this looks at stock from the beginning of the Underground through to the 1970s. Capital Transport, 1983, pp124, large format, isbn 0 904711 45 5. VG, VG £7.95

Bruce, J. Graeme. Steam to Silver. An Illustrated History of London Transport Surface Railway Rolling Stock. An excellent work showing all facets of surface railway rolling stock. (pb) London Transport, 1970, pp169, 147 photographs, isbn 0 85329 012 1. VG £6.95

Bruce, J. Graeme. Steam to Silver. An Illustrated History of London Transport Surface Railway Rolling Stock. An excellent work showing all facets of surface railway rolling stock. (pb) London Transport, fully revised edition 1983, pp124, large format, isbn 0 904711 45 5. VG (small inscription) £5.95

Bruce, J. Graeme. The London Underground Tube Stock. This book tells the story of the rolling stock used on the tube lines, it is illustrated with many diagrams and b/w photographs. It is an historical and technical work on tube trains and stock up to 1986. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan in association with London Transport Museum, 1988, pp128, large format, isbn 0 7110 1707 7. VG £3.75

Bruce, J. Graeme. Tube Trains Under London. A short illustrated history of London Transport tube rolling stock. An excellent work showing all facets of tube rolling stock. (pb) London Transport, 1968, pp116, 109 photographs. £6.95

Bruce, J. Graeme. Tube Trains Under London. A short illustrated history of London Transport tube rolling stock. Signed. A very thorough history of the many classes of stock. (pb) London Transport, 1968, pp114, 109 photographs. VG signed copy £6.95

Brunel, the GWR & Bristol. Edited by M. Harris this is a super study of the subject and is rather hard to find. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1985, pp50, large format. VG £3.25

Brush Bulletin No. 5. January 1904. Steam and Electric Locomotives. (card cover) Originally published by the Brush Electrical Engineering Co. Ltd. in January 1904. A splendid insight into the range of stock produced by this iconic manufacturer. This edition published by the Industrial Railway Society in May 1974, pp28, large format. VG £3.95

Bryan, Tim. Return to Swindon. An account of Swindon and its works in the golden age of the Great Western Railway. An interesting short illustrated study of 'the works'. (glossy card cover) Avon Anglia Publications & Services, 1990, pp28, isbn 0 905466 93 4. G (Book is complete but has some staining to bottom of pages throughout - photos can be supplied) £1.50

Buck, Gordon. A Pictorial Survey of Railway Stations. A well researched photographic study of stations, noting styles, the works of early architects and definitive company styles and details, along with a study of 20^thCentury styles. BCA/Oxford Publishing Co., 1992, pp224, large format. F, VG (small repaired tear to dust jacket) £13.95

Buck, James. Discovering Narrow Gauge Railways.One of the now difficult to find Shire publications which reviews 17 principal locations including the Bicton, Lincolnshire Coast Light Railway and Cadeby lines. (pb) Shire Publications, 1972, pp80, isbn 0 85263152 9. VG £1.95

Buck, Martin. English Electric Class 40s. A Pictorial Appreciation.This volume is a sequel to 'Class 40s in action' and contains some 200 b/w photos on routes and areas on the London Midland, Scottish and Eastern Regions where they saw their main turns of duty. Peter Watts, 1984, unpaginated, large format, isbn 0 906025 55 9. VG, VG £6.95

Buck, Martin. Railfreight Yearbook 2005.With detailed captions, a colour pictorial look at freight highlights of 2005. (pb) Freightmaster Publishing, 2006, pp96, isbn 0 9537540 6 5. VG £3.00

Buckingham, David. Britain Advances. Fast Train to Town. A beautiful copy of this well illustrated wartime small book, which showed the many electric train innovations. (card cover) Published for The British Council by Longmans Green & Co., 1944, pp32. VG for age with some wear to cover. £4.75

Buckley, R.J. Steam around Derby. 50 lovely b/w images showing steam at work in and around Derby. (glossy card cover) Becknell Books, 1983, pp32, isbn 0 907087 23 X. VG £3.00

Bucknall, Rixon. Our Railway History. Parts 1, 2 & 3 (separate publications) Three distinct volumes portray the background and history of each of the major component companies of the LMS, LNER, SR and GWR. (paper covers) 1944, pp140 total. VG £9.95

Burridge, Frank. Nameplates of the Big Four. Including British Railways. A unique reference work with many nameplate photographs, drawings and details. Oxford Publishing Co. 1975, pp160, isbn 0 902888 43 9. VG, VG (sticky mark and some slight foxing to front page) £9.95

Burridge, Frank. Nameplates of the Big Four. Including British Railways. A unique reference work with many nameplate photographs, drawings and details. BCA/Oxford Publishing Co. 1985, pp160. VG, VG £9.95

Burton, Anthony. The Rainhill Story. The Great Locomotive Trial. This detailed study tells the story of the original event and also covers the building of the working replicas of Rocket, Novelty and Sans Pareil. BBC, 1980, pp164, isbn 0 563 17736 5. VG, VG (inscription) £3.95

Burtt, F. SE & CR Locomotives 1874 - 1923.A hard to find illustrated technical study of these locomotives. (card cover) Ian Allan Ltd., 1947, pp46. VG £4.95

Bushell, George. LMS Locoman. Willesden Footplate Memories. Splendid memories of an engineman who started hic career at wellingborough and subsequently after moves to L&Y sheds, completed his career at Willesden. (pb) Bradford Barton, pp112, isbn 0 85153 425 2. VG £4.95

Butcher, Alan C. Mid-Hants Railway in Colour. Steam predominates although there are some early diesel images. Ian Allan, 1996, pp64, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2465 0. VG £4.75

Butcher, Alan C. On London & South Western Lines.A wide variety of locos are pictured along with detailed captions giving a taste of what it was like when steam ruled the London & South Western Lines. Ian Allan, 1995, pp80, landscape format glazed boards, isbn 0 7110 2331 X. VG £6.50

Butler, P.E.B. Midland Railway. The Rushden-Higham Ferrers Branch. A well written and researched work with many archive photographs and details of the origin of the branch, LMS years and the period to its closure. (glossy card cover) Published by the author, 1994, pp48. VG £3.75

Butlin, A.K. Diesel Disposal Volume 2. Prototypes & Classes 15, 16, 17, 21, 23, 29, 31/0, 55. Illustrated with many b/w photographs. (card cover) Coorlea Publishing, 1983, pp39. VG £2.75

Butlin, Ashley. British Multiple Units: Volume 3 Classes 302 - 390. Complete listing of all units, build dates, withdrawals, conversions, renumberings, departmentals, preservation and disposals. Probably the most comprehensive work on the subject, with additional details of withdrawals and cutting locations. (pb) Coorlea Publishing, 2001, pp82, large format, isbn 0 948069 19 8. VG £5.95

Butt, Brian & Fairclough, Tony. Great Western Steam in Cornwall. Excellent images of GWR steam in Cornwall, covering the main line and numerous branches. These include Fowey, Carn Brea, Carbis Bay, Truro, Hale, Helston, Carlyon Bay, and Par amongst many others. Considered to be one of the best steam volumes on Cornwall. Bradford Barton, 1972, pp96. VG, VG brown cover £5.50

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