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ABC British Railways Steam Locomotives. A very nice, non- underlined copy detailing all locomotives operational as of November 1965. Recommended. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1965, pp72. VG £3.95
ABC Locomotive Series. Locomotive Engineers of the LNER. Webb, Ben. Fully Illustrated. Uncommon to find in such good condition, this post war work considers the background and work of all of the pre grouping locomotive engineers from the companies that were absorbed by the LNER. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1946, pp76. VG £4.95
ABC Locomotive Series. Kings and Castles. Famous locomotive types. No. 5. Nock, O S. A lovingly produced volume which considers the origin, development and running of these iconic locomotives. Highly recommended. (card cover) Ian Allan, 1949, pp72. 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
Adams, John & Whitehouse, Patrick. London Midland Steam in Camera. Pictorial laminated boards. Post war LMS steam. Ian Allan, 1976, pp64, large format. VG £3.80
Adams, John & Whitehouse, Patrick. Western Steam in Camera. An excellent album covering post war Western steam. Ian Allan, 1976, pp64, large format, glazed boards. VG £3.75
Adderson, Richard & Saunders, Paul. Rediscovering Railways - Norfolk - Past and Present. Railway Heritage from The Nostalgia Collection. All facets of Norfolk lines past and present are covered. Compare and contrast the images at Drayton and Wendling. (glossy card cover) Past and Present Publishing, 1999, pp96. F £5.95
Adley, Robert. British Steam in Cameracolour 1962-68. Magnificent colour images from the last decade of steam. Ian Allan, 1979, pp104, large format. F, VG (some sunning to spine) £4.25
Adley, Robert. Countdown to 1968. The Decline and Fall of Steam. Delightful colour photographs and an informative text tell the year by year countdown from 1962 to 1968. Oxford Publishing Co., 1993, pp180, large format. F, F £6.75
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 (knock to bottom of dust jacket) £3.95
Adley, Robert. The Call of Steam. Nostalgia from the late Robert Adley with many colour illustrations. Blandford Press, 1982, pp160, mid large format. F, F £4.25
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. In Praise of Steam. Comprehensive evocative images. Blandford Press, 1985, pp159. F, F £4.75
Adley, Robert. Wheels. Delightful evocation of steams final years with many colour and b/w photographs. Guild Publishing/Ian Allan, 1987, pp160, large format. F, F £3.95
AEI/Sulzer Bros. Operating Manual. British Railways Locomotives D5176-D5299 D7500-D7677. The equivalent of a manufacturers handbook with diagrams, photographs plus detailed instructions. All you need now is a class 25! (glossy card cover) AEI/Sulzer Bros., 1966, pp89. VG £4.95
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
Aerofilms. Britain’s Railways From the Air. Then & Now. The 125 locations cover urban and rural and range from Alnwick, Bradford, Cromer, Lincoln, Stafford, Wigan, along with many other locations. A joy to study, and sometimes lament. Ian Allan, 1998, pp256, large format. F, VG £13.95
Ahrons, E.L. The British Steam Railway Locomotive: From 1825 to 1925. A standard reference work first published in 1927, 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. Ian Allan, 1963, pp391, large format. VG, G (grained cream wrapper) £15.75
Allchin, M.C.V. A History of Highland Locomotives. An exceptional volume filled with detail and diagrams. You will be hard pressed to find better quality volumes. Brilliant. (stiff board cover) Railway Hobbies Ltd., 1947, pp72, 88 b/w photographs. VG £5.95
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 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 ( small mark and corner crease on back cover) £3.95
Allen, Cecil J. British Atlantic Locomotives. A companion volume to British Pacific locomotives. This covers the origin and operation of Atlantic locomotives built by the GNR, L&YR, GWR, NER, GCR, LBSCR and NBR. Ian Allan, 1968, pp164. VG, G (small tear, repaired, on top spine of dust jacket) £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. An excellent volume in near pristine condition. Ian Allan, 1990, pp240, glazed boards. F £5.95
Allen, Cecil J. Salute to the Great Western. A lovely volume considering all aspects of the GWR from the named expresses such as ‘The Cornish Riviera’ through to the branches and the iconic locomotives. Super value. Ian Allan, 1977, pp64, glazed boards. VG (covered inscription on inside front cover) £1.95
Allen, Cecil J. Salute to the Great Western. A lovely volume considering all aspects of the GWR from the named expresses such as ‘The Cornish Riviera’ through to the branches and the iconic locomotives. Super value. Ian Allan, 1977, pp64, glazed boards. F £1.95
Allen, Cecil J. Salute to the LMS. Includes sections on diesel and electric working, coaching stock and freight marshalling. Ian Allan, 1972, pp84, glazed boards. VG £2.95
Allen, Cecil J. Salute to the Southern. This lovingly produced work looks at the development of the Southern through Bullied, electrification, station design and signalling. Ian Allan, 1977, pp100, glazed boards. VG £3.75
Allen, Cecil J. The Great Eastern Railway. A well written work on the Great Eastern and the component companies. (pb) Ian Allan, 1975, pp242, over 60 b/w photographs + pullout map. VG (some foxing to front/back pages) £4.00
Allen, Cecil J. Titled Trains of Great Britain. A window into the age when there were scores of titled trains operated by the Big Four. Ian Allan, 1946, pp128 inc. b/w photographs. G (book has no dust jacket, is complete and in a very good condition for age) (covered inscription on title page) £3.25
Allen, Cecil J. Titled Trains of Great Britain. This is the 5th edition 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, 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. VG, VG (creases on back blank fly leaf) £7.95
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. VG, VG £7.95
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. Oxford Publishing Co., 1991, pp144, 224 photographs, large format. F, F £9.95
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 (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. (pb) Bounty Books/David & Charles, 2004, pp216, large format. F, £4.25
Allen, G. Freeman. (compiled by) Last Years of British Steam. First Series. Dynamic photographs including B.J. Ashworth, Derek Cross, T.E. Williams and W.J.V. Anderson amongst others. The book is worth the price for the photograph by D.E.H. Box of a W.R. "Hall" and westbound freight on St Germans viaduct (5/7/1951), alone. Ian Allan, 1976. VG, VG (slight sunning on spine) £3.95
Allen, G. Freeman (edited by). London Steam in the 1930's. With over 200 illustrations by E.R. Wethersett this expertly crafted album of London steam in the 1930's is brought to life by G.F. Allen. Ian Allan, 1979, pp112. F, F £3.85
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 (edited by). Trains Illustrated Vol. XI March 1958 No. 114. Contains illustrated articles on diesels developments in the West Riding, the abc of the diesel engine, the U.T.A's dual purpose railcars, eclipse of the Great Central, a postscript on the GCR/ROD 2-8-0's and routes to Barnsley. The latter a salutary comparison with the current lines. (pb) Ian Allan, 1958. G £1.50
Allen, Geoffrey Freeman. The World’s Fastest Trains - From the Age of Steam to the TGV. 2nd edition. An authoritative account of 100mph-+ rail travel in the 20th Century. 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 21st Century freight. Illustrated with 40 b/w and 12 colour photographs. Recommended. Jane’s,1987, pp64, glazed boards. F £5.50
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 21st Century freight. Illustrated with 40 b/w and 12 colour photographs. Recommended. Jane’s,1987, pp64, glazed boards. VG £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, P C. & MacLeod, A B. Rails in the Isle of Wight. 2nd edition. The second edition of this iconic work, includes a 1986 post script. Also included in the purchase price is the typed update by P C Allen. David & Charles, 1986, pp128. F, VG signed by author £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, Paul. Railways of Lincolnshire. This is a wide ranging photographic/narrative look at the vast number of branch lines that covered this county, branch lines/main lines. Detailed captions and text combined with over 125 b/w photographs and maps. (glossy card cover) Irwell Press, 1992, pp92, large format. VG (slight crease on front cover) £6.50
Anthony, G.H. The Hayle, West Cornwall and Helston Railways. Oakwood Library of Railway History 21. This work covers the origin and development of each of the lines and is accompanied by photographs, maps and station layouts. (glossy card cover) Oakwood Press, 1968, pp72. VG £5.95
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 non price clipped
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
Arlett, Mike & Lockett, David. The Somerset & Dorset in Colour. The Norman Lockett Collection. A stunning selection of photographs covering all manor of workings on this long lost network. There are even scenes in the snow! Absolutely delightful and exceptional value. Book Club Associates/Oxford Publishing Co., 1991, pp136, large format. F, VG £7.50
Atkins, C P. The Scottish 4-6-0 Classes. A rather rare volume which looks at the major contribution that the 4-6-0s made to the Highland, Caledonian and G & SW Railways. Well illustrated with numerous line illustrations. Ian Allan, 1976, pp123, 40 pages of plates. VG, VG £6.75
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
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, F £7.95
Atkinson, J.B. The West London Joint Railways. Illustrated by over 200 rare and valuable photographs/ line drawings this is a fascinating history of an important yet neglected area of West London. Ian Allan, 1984, pp128. VG, VG (small repaired tear at spine bottom of dust jacket) £4.95
Atterbury, Paul. Branch Line Britain. A Nostalgic Journey Celebrating a Golden Age. This book visits a cross section of branch lines and tells their story in over 600 colour and archive b/w photographs. In all 62 lines are considered from Scotland to the West Country, from Newcastle Emlyn to Mellis. An excellent book, to be greatly recommended. David & Charles, 2005, pp256, large format. F, VG £6.75
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. Encyclopaedia of British Railway Companies. Comprehensive details of each of the 1000+ railway companies that built Britain’s railway system. A somewhat scarce volume. Guild Publishing/Patrick Stephens Ltd., 1990, pp288, large format. F, no dust jacket £8.50
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
Bagwell, Philip S. The Railwaymen. The History of the National Union of Railwaymen Volume 2: The Beeching Era and After. Dr. Bagwell presents a detailed yet engaging and readable work on the challenging decades after Beeching. George Allen & Unwin, 1982, pp459. F, VG £6.95
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. 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. Irish Railways Past and Present volume 1. This features many lines both urban and rural, including narrow gauge and is an exceptionally comprehensive past & present work. (pb) Past & Present Publishing Ltd., 1995, pp144. VG £6.50
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, S.K. Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland. 5th edition. 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., 5th edition 1989, pp119. F, VG £5.95
Baker, S.K. Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland. 9th edition. 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
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. 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
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 1st January 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. F, no dust jacket £7.50
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 1st January 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. F, VG £8.25
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
Beavor, E.S. Steam Was My Calling. Vivid reminiscences of a career which started at Doncaster works and moved through shed master posts, along with experiences of breakdown and recovery work. Illustrated with many b/w photographs. Ian Allan, 1974, pp184. VG, VG £6.50
Beck, Keith M. The Great Western North of Wolverhampton. With over 150 photographs, this volume traces the history and development of the lines, which constituted the Northern Division of the GWR. These included the lines of Shropshire, Mid Wales, the Cambrian Coast, the moors and the mountains of North Wales, the mineral lines around Wrexham and the Birkenhead Joint lines. A fantastic book. Ian Allan, 1986, pp128. VG, VG £5.75
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
Beckett, C G. Steam Around North Norfolk. Fifty archive photographs covering the MG&N and GER lines. A lovely volume. (glossy card cover) Becknell Books, 1981, pp32. VG (stamped several times on front &