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Quayle, H I & Jenkins, Stanley C. Branch Lines into the Eighties. A survey in text and photographs of 40 branches. These included Clayton West, Lymington, Newquay, Stourbridge Town and Croxley Green. Highly recommended. David & Charles, 1980, pp96, glazed boards. VG £3.95
Quinn, Tom. Tales of the Old Railwaymen. Included in this delightful book are the personal memories of men who worked in all aspects of the traditional railway, such as Harry Horn, GWR signalman, and Vinsun Gulliver who started his career as an engine cleaner in 1907. Well illustrated and highly recommended. David & Charles, 1998, pp192. VG, VG £5.95
Quinn, Tom. Tales of the Old Railwaymen. Included in this delightful book are the personal memories of men who worked in all aspects of the traditional railway, such as Harry Horn, GWR signalman, and Vinsun Gulliver who started his career as an engine cleaner in 1907. Well illustrated and highly recommended. David & Charles, 1998, pp192. VG, VG £5.95
Railway Clearing House. Official Hand-Book of Stations including Junctions, Sidings, Collieries, Works, Etc., on the Railways in Great Britain and Ireland showing the Station accommodation, Crane Power, County, Region Executive or Company and Position - 1956. British Transport Commission (Railway Clearing House) 1956, pp494, large format. The book is complete and in a VG condition BUT the cloth bound casing is in a poor condition with spine damage. £4.95
Railway Gazette (compiled by). British Locomotive Types. Compiled by The Railway Gazette from official drawings supplied by the Chief Mechanical Engineers of the four main-line railways. A scarce landscape format work in lovely condition for age. (card cover) The Railway Publishing Co. Ltd., 1939, pp113. VG (covered inscription on title page) £9.95
Railway Gazette (compiled by). British Locomotive Types. Compiled by The Railway Gazette from official drawings supplied by the Chief Mechanical Engineers of the four main-line railways and by the Ministry of Supply. A scarce landscape format work in lovely condition for age. 140 classes are covered with these highly detailed line diagrams accompanied with technical data. (blue cloth card cover) The Railway Publishing Co. Ltd., 1946, pp140. VG (some foxing to page edges) £9.95
Railway Gazette. Building the Inner Circle Railway. A remarkable series of early construction photographs. Reprinted from “The Railway Gazette” November 16, December 7, 14, 21, and 28, 1945. A splendid rather uncommon work on the building of this exceptionally important line and the techniques used. (card cover) The Railway Gazette, 1946, pp32. VG £2.95
Railway World Special. The Bluebell Railway. With maps, station plans and many colour and b/w photographs this is a celebration of the BlueBell Railway from its beginnings through to its preservation years. (glossy card cover) Ian Allan, 1988, pp56, large format. VG £1.95
Railways Before the Grouping Number One - L.B. & S.C.R. Morris, O J. A technical illustrated study of these locomotives. (card cover) Ian Allan, pp32. VG (stamped British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £1.50
Railways Before the Grouping Number Two - The Great Northern. Weight, R A H. A technical illustrated study of these locomotives. (card cover) Ian Allan, pp32. VG (stamped British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £1.50
Ramsey, Hugh. Capital Steam. A rather rare volume looking at all of the steam sheds that served the Capital. From the well known such as Kings Cross through to the lesser and often overlooked sheds such as Devons Road (1D). In excess of 200 photographs, primarily b/w and steam but approximately 30 colour images. A much neglected subject. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp160, large format. F, VG £7.95
Ramsey, Hugh. Capital Steam. A rather rare volume looking at all of the steam sheds that served the Capital. From the well known such as Kings Cross through to the lesser and often overlooked sheds such as Devons Road (1D). In excess of 200 photographs, primarily b/w and steam but approximately 30 colour images. A much neglected subject. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1989, pp160, large format. F, no dust jacket £6.95
Ransom, P.J.G. The Archaeology of Railways. A thorough study of the development of railways in the UK and their architectural heritage written by a highly respected author. A recommended purchase. (pb) World’s Work Ltd., 1981, pp304, large format. VG £4.95
Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 316 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1987, pp191, large format. F, no dust jacket £5.95
Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 308 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Ian Allan, 1968, pp191, large format. VG, G £5.75
Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 308 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Ian Allan, 1968, pp191, large format. F, VG £6.75
Ransome-Wallis, P. The Last Steam Locomotives of British Railways. A comprehensive class by class survey with 316 b/w photographs. Classic and evocative images. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1987, pp191, large format. F, F £6.95
Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives & Trains of the Big Four. Through 268 photographs, one has a powerful and comprehensive record of many of the older locomotives that were inherited by the Big Four, along with some that were constructed in the 1920's. A splendid and lovingly produced volume. Ian Allan, 1978, pp128. F, VG (slight sunning on spine) £4.75
Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives & Trains of the Big Four. 268 photographs show pre nationalization locos, including GCR and Midland hard at work. Ian Allan, 1978, pp128. VG, VG (covered inscription on front blank page, slight sunning to spine) £4.50
Ransome-Wallis, P. Locomotives through the Lens. With a foreword by Sir William A. Stanier, F.R.S. Excellent images of pre-grouping locomotives in this well produced hard back volume. Stanier says in his foreword that ‘these beautiful photographs will bring back memories of the good work they (the locomotives) did….’. Ian Allan, 1948, pp96. VG, no dust jacket (covered inscription on inside front cover, some browning to front/back flyleaf due to age) £4.75
Ransome-Wallis, P. Roaming the Southern Rails. Well chosen steam and diesel/electric photographs from the main lines and the branches. Ian Allan, 1979, pp128, large format. VG, VG (sunning to spine) £4.95
Ransome-Wallis, P. Snowdon Mountain Railway. A thorough history of this line, the Abt rack principles, passenger rolling stock and Snowdon locomotive development. (card cover) Ian Allan, 5th edition 1971, pp48. VG £2.00
Ransome-Wallis, P. Snowdon Mountain Railway. A thorough history of this line, the Abt rack principles, passenger rolling stock and Snowdon locomotive development. (card cover) Ian Allan, 4th edition 1967, pp48. VG £2.00
Ransome-Wallis, P. Train Ferries of Western Europe. This is acknowledged as the authoritative work on the subject and is illustrated with 240 photographs. Ian Allan, 1968, pp289, pullout map. VG, G (repaired tear to spine of dust jacket) £6.95
Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. No. 28 January to March 2003. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2003, pp160. VG £3.25
Rawlinson, Mark. Freightmaster. The National Railfreight Timetable. No. 29 Spring 2003. Full details of timings, head codes, traction and types of train. (glossy card cover) Freightmaster Publishing, 2003, pp160. VG £3.25
Reade, Lewis. The Branch Lines of Cornwall. This delightful album covers the branch lines of Cornwall and includes rare and novel images of locations such as Hayle Wharves, Newham Quay, Retew Branch and images around Bodman, Padstow and Bude. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp48. VG £3.25
Reade, Lewis. The Branch Lines of Cornwall. This delightful album covers the branch lines of Cornwall and includes rare and novel images of locations such as Hayle Wharves, Newham Quay, Retew Branch and images around Bodman, Padstow and Bude. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp48. VG £3.25
Rheilffordd Ffestiniog Railway. A Traveller’s guide. Includes full colour photographs, maps and locomotive, coaches and wagon stock lists. (pb) Ffestiniog Railway Company, 1983, pp20, large format. VG £1.45
Rhodes, John. Great Northern Branch Lines to Stamford. An excellent historical and photographic study complete with maps, of the lines which served Stamford. (card cover) KMS Books, 1988, pp96. F £5.95
Rhodes, Dr. Michael. British Rail in Camera. Ten years of black and white railway photography by members of the Cambridge University Railway Club. Michael Rhodes is a splendid photographer and this large format album is a testament to the high quality b/w modern traction images produced by Dr. Rhodes and his fellow Cambridge University Railway Club members. The image of 26 025 in Ratho coal yard is particularly moving. Oxford Publishing Company, 1986, 233 plates, large format. F, F £6.95
Rhodes, Michael & Shannon, Paul. The Freight Only Yearbook, No. 1. A fantastic album detailing the many freight flows that were present in 1989. A significant majority such as Sutton Colliery, Trelewisdrift, Swalwell, Wensbury, Raisby and the associated motive power (20's, 37's, 33's, 56's) are consigned to history. Silver Link Publishing, 1990, pp96, glazed boards, large format. F (inscription from author on title page) £5.25
Rhodes, Michael & Shannon, Paul. The Freight Only Yearbook, No. 1. Produced in association with Rail. A stunning volume for the classic diesel enthusiast which details many wagon load and block services that have since disappeared. Silver Link Publishing, 1990, pp96, glazed boards. F £4.45
Riley, P & D. Kings of Steam. A collection of trains and weapons produced at the famous Beyer Peacock works in Manchester, England. Significant portions of this lovely work were first published in a different format in 1945 by Beyer Peacock. (glossy card cover) P & D Riley, 2004, pp64. VG £3.25
Riley, Peter. Vulcan Steam Locomotives. A collection of steam trains produced at the famous Vulcan locomotive works in Lancashire, England. This edition is a publication of a work first published in 1955 by the Vulcan Foundary Limited, as part of a promotional publication which was not for public sale. (pb) P&D Riley, 2003, pp64. F £3.75
Riley, Peter. Vulcan Locomotives Its Diesel & Electric Years. A collection of diesel and electric trains produced at the famous Vulcan locomotive works in Lancashire, England. This edition is a publication of a work first published in 1955 by the Vulcan Foundary Limited, as part of a promotional publication which was not for public sale. (pb) P&D Riley, 2003, pp64. F £3.75
Riley, R.C. The Colour of Steam Volume 2 - The Somerset & Dorset Line. Fantastic colour shots from the S&D, including well known and lesser known locations. (glossy card cover) Atlantic, 1984, pp36. VG £1.95
Riley, R.C. Great Western Album. Excellent b/w photographs compiled by Dick riley cover all facets of the GWR lines. An iconic album in lovely condition. Ian Allan, 1977, pp115. VG, VG £4.50
Riley, R C. Great Western Album No. 2. This conveys the splendour of the GWR in the period 1923-1947. Ian Allan, 1970, pp112. G, G (slight binding damage and inside corner of dust missing where price was) £2.00
Riley, R C. Great Western Album No. 2. This conveys the splendour of the GWR in the period 1923-1947. Ian Allan, 1970, pp112. VG, VG £3.50
Riley, R.C. Railway History in Pictures: The West Country. This seldom seen pictorial history traces the development of the broad gauge route pioneered by Brunel, and its later narrow gauge rival the LSWR. It also deals with the later development and eventual decline of many lines and looks at the minor lines of the South West. The beauty of the lines is vividly portrayed, be they the well known main lines or rural byways such as the Pentewan line. Recommended. David & Charles, 1972, pp112. VG, VG £7.95
Riley, R.C. & Waller, Peter. The Power of the Castles. A super study of the Castles from their inseption to their late BR days. Oxford Publishing Co., 2003, pp112, large format. F, no dust jacket £8.50
Rivington. My Life with Locomotives. A Retired Locomotive Engineer Looks Back. The author, E Mason, spent his working life originally as an apprentice at the L&Y Horwich works and subsequently with the LNWR and LMS. He rose to senior operational positions and tells a lively and vibrant story. Ian Allan, 1962, pp168, pull out diagram of Horwich works 1913. VG, G £9.95
Robbins, Michael. George & Robert Stephenson. A well researched and illustrated volume on father and son. (glossy card cover) HMSO, 1981, pp69. VG £1.95
Robertson, Kevin. Locomotives Between the Wars. This period saw an enormous variety of locomotives from the futuristic designs of the Bullied Merchant Navy locomotives to the pre-grouping locomotives that were constructed in the latter half of the 19th century. These are shown on shed and hauling a variety of services. Highly recommended and excellent value. Alan Sutton, 1995, pp131. F, F £3.95
Robertson, Kevin. The Last days of Steam around London. Robertson captures the vast range of locomotives and services that could be seen around London in the 1950s and early 1960s. Many novel archive photographs. Alan Sutton, 1988, pp175. VG, VG £5.95
Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Berkshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Alan Sutton, 1987, pp148. F, F £4.75
Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Berkshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Alan Sutton, 1987, pp148. F, F £4.75
Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Hampshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Exceptionally interesting. Alan Sutton, 1990, pp136. F, F £4.75
Robertson, Kevin. The Last Days of Steam in Hampshire. A selection of atmospheric photographs during the final years of steam in the county. Exceptionally interesting. Alan Sutton, 1987, pp136. F, F £4.75
Robertson, Kevin (collected by). Somerset and Avon Railways in Old Photographs. This covers Bath-Wellington, Bristol-Winterbourne, Frome-Athelney, the S&D, Yatton and Yeovil branches and cross country routes and west of Taunton. Stunning archive b/w photographs. (pb) Alan Sutton, 1997, pp143. F £4.25
Robertson, Kevin & Abbott, David. GWR The Badminton Line: A Portrait of a Railway. An exceptional volume which provides a full account of the construction of one of the GWR main lines. Fully illustrated with unique contemporary photographs, plans, layouts and costings. Near pristine copy, highly recommended. Alan Sutton, 1988, pp233. F, F £5.75
Robinson, Gerald T. Steam Days. Over 200 colour photographs show steam on the main line and branches and sheds across the UK. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1993, pp112, large format. F, VG (small repaired tear to top of dust jacket) £5.75
Robinson, Gerald T. Steam Days. Stunning colour images on shed and on passenger, freight duties. An excellent evocative album. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1993, pp112, large format. F, no dust jacket £4.95
Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950's/60's. Ian Allan, 1990, pp112, large format. F, F £6.95
Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950's/60's. Many evocative b/w photographs, including Windcutter services and perhaps one of the best photographs is of a B1, 61177 simmering at Leicester Belgrave Road in August 1959. A splendid book. Ian Allan, 1997, pp112, large format. F, VG (small repaired tear on top of dust jacket) £7.95
Robotham, Robert & Stratford, Frank. The Great Central: From the Footplate. Footplate memories from 1950’s/60’s. Ian Allan, 1997, pp112. Large Format. VG, VG £5.95
Robotham, Robert. The Last Years of the Great Central Main Line. With detailed text and captions, the author vividly captures the poignant later years of the GCR. Ian Allan, 1997, pp112, large format. F, VG £6.75
Rock Carling, D. 4-8-0 Tender Locomotives. One of the D&C studies showing the development of the 4-8-0 in North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Australasia and Asia. A rare and much sort publication. David & Charles, 1971, pp112. VG, VG £7.95
Rock Carling, D. 4-8-0 Tender Locomotives. One of the D&C studies showing the development of the 4-8-0 in North America, Europe, Africa, South America, Australasia and Asia. A rare and much sort publication. David & Charles, 1971, pp112. VG, VG (inscription on front blank page) £7.95
Rocket 150. 150th Anniversary of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway 1830 - 1980 Official Handbook. A highly detailed volume with maps, archive photographs, then and now images and a photographic list of participants in the celebrations. (glossy card cover) BR, LMR in association with Avon-Anglia Publications & Services, 1980, pp84. VG £2.50
Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. Express Steam Locomotive Development in Great Britain & France. An authoritative consideration of the most significant developments in both countries. Numerous photographs and drawings are included. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1990, pp120, large format. F, VG £7.95
Rogers, Colonel H.C.B. Thompson & Peppercorn Locomotive Engineers. An exceptional, well illustrated work charting the achievements of the last two CME�s of the LNER. Book Law Publications/Ian Allan, 1997, pp160. F, F £5.95
Rolt, L.T.C. Patrick Stirling’s Locomotives. A rather rare work by Rolt which considers the enormous impact that Stirling had upon locomotive development. Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 1964, pp64. VG, G (some foxing to front/back blank pages, covered inscription on front blank page, repairs to dust jacket) £3.95
Rolt, L.T.C. The Great Western Railway Museum Swindon. A lovely reminder of this much lamented and now lost GWR museum. (card cover) British Railways Board, 1963, pp32. VG (scuff marks to back cover) £1.25
Rolt, L.T.C. The Making of a Railway. Photographed by S.W.A. Newton. These photographs chart the building of the GCR and are little short of splendid. Alan Sutton, 1990, pp154. F, F £7.25
Rolt, L.T.C. The Making of a Railway. Photographed by S.W.A. Newton. These photographs chart the building of the GCR and are little short of splendid. Alan Sutton, 1990, pp154. F, F £7.25
Roose, Graham & Ballantyne, Hugh. British Railways Past and Present no 22 Wiltshire. Numerous locations are covered including the Calne Branch, Dilton Marsh, Malmesbury, Holt Junction, Wilton south and Rushey Platt Junction amongst others. (pb) Past & Present Publishing Ltd., 1994, pp144, 260 b/w & colour photographs.. VG (slight bump to front bottom of cover) £5.95
Rose, R.E. The LMS & LNER in Manchester. We tend to forget that the LNER also had a significant presence in the Manchester area. Excellent b/w photographs show passenger, freight and suburban workings along with sheds. A must for the Mancunian enthusiast. Ian Allan, 1987, pp128. F, F £4.95
Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. Parragon, 2003, pp160, large format. F, F £3.95
Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. An excellent concise reference work. Parragon, 2002, pp160, large format. F, F £3.95
Ross, David. British Steam Locomotives - 1800 to the Present Day. An excellent concise reference work. Parragon, 2002, pp160, large format, glazed boards. F £3.50
Ross, David. The Illustrated History of British Steam Railways. Copiously illustrated with archive and modern photographs, this well written work is one of the best of its type. A bargain! Marks and Spencer, 2004, pp320, large format. F, VG £3.00
Rowledge, J W P. GWR Locomotive Allocations. First and Last Sheds 1922 - 1967. Through thorough research of official lists we have in this volume a record of the locations at which the GWR/pre-grouping locomotives were based at three distinct periods in their lives, 1922, 1947 and 1967. An invaluable and rather rare work. David & Charles, 1986, pp176, glazed boards. VG £7.95
Rowledge, J.W.P. LMS Engines, Names, Numbers, Types and Classes. This book covers all names, numbers, types and classes of LMS locomotives, steam, diesel and railcars and is a well illustrated, fantastic record. David & Charles, 1989, pp160, glazed boards. F £4.50
Rowledge, J.W.P. The L.M.S. Pacifics. Part of the locomotive monograph series, a detailed and well illustrated history of the Princes Royal class, The Coronation class (Duchesses) and the experimental steam turbine Pacific, the turbomotive. A classic and difficult to find work in exceptional condition. David & Charles, 1987, pp96. F, F £7.25
Rowledge, J W P & Reed, Brian. The Stanier 4-6-0s of the LMS (The Jubilees, Class 5s and the BR Standard Class 5s). This highly researched and illustrated study is possibly the best of the steam studies in this series. Recommended. David & Charles, 1977, pp96. VG, VG £5.95
Rowledge, P. Engines of the LMS built 1923 - 51. A thorough study complete with line details, tender details, lot numbers along with build and works details for steam, railcar, diesel and departmental locomotive stock. Also includes sections on locomotives lent/sold to the WD and those built to Ministry of Supply order. (pb) Oxford Publishing Co., 1975, pp108 + 86 photographs. VG (some rubbing to spine edge, previous owners name written on front) £3.25
Rowledge, Peter. The Maunsell Moguls. Locomotion Papers Number 99. The Moguls played a major role in locomotive development within the SECR and subsequently SR. This work is a detailed study of this impact. Oakwood Press, 1976, pp64. VG (stamped several times on front & back pages British Railways Eastern Region Staff Railway Society) £3.25
Russell, J.H. The Banbury and Cheltenham Railway 1887 - 1962. A splendid book looking at all stations on the route, the motive power used and the many vibrant aspects of this GWR line. A fantastic book with 248 illustrations and 32 maps. Oxford Publishing Co., 1984, pp140, 248 illustrations, large format. F, VG £9.95 (slight sunning to spine)
Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Absorbed Engines. This work provides in picture and diagrammatic form with exceptionally detailed text, a complete listing of every locomotive absorbed by the GWR. A narrative and pictorial masterpiece and undoubtedly the definitive work. Oxford Publishing Co., 1978, pp280, 619 figs, large format. F, VG £15.95
Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Absorbed Engines. This work provides in picture and diagrammatic form with exceptionally detailed text, a complete listing of every locomotive absorbed by the GWR. A narrative and pictorial masterpiece and undoubtedly the definitive work. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1987, pp280, 619 figs, large format. F, VG £14.75
Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Engines Volume One: Gooch, Armstrong & Dean Locomotives. Russell's definitive pictorial record is a stunning work, much sought after. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1988, pp188, 523 figs., large format. F, VG £14.95
Russell, J.H. A Pictorial Record of Great Western Engines Volume Two: Churchward, Collett & Hawksworth Locomotives. Russell's definitive pictorial record is a stunning work, much sought after. Haynes/Oxford Publishing Co., 1987, pp244, 620 figs, large format. F, VG £14.95
2 volumes sold together for £28.50
Russell, J.H. Great Western Coaches Appendix. Volume One - Standard Passenger Stock. This is the 1st edition and contains 513 figs. The volume focuses exclusively on passenger stock. Acknowledges as the definitive work on the subject. Oxford Publishing Co., 1981, pp208, non- price clipped, large format. VG, VG £16.95
Russell, Patrick. Steam in Camera 1898 - 1959. Photographs from the LCGB Kenn Nunn Collection. Stunning variety of images from across the British Isles and Ireland from one of the best collections. Ian Allan, 1972, pp128. VG, VG £5.95 non price clipped
Rutherford, Michael. ‘Halls’, ‘Granges’ & ‘Manors’ at Work. A well illustrated technical study of the origin and subsequent workings of these mixed traffic locomotives. Ian Allan, 1985, pp128, large format. F, VG £7.95
Rutherford, Michael. ‘Halls’, ‘Granges’ & ‘Manors’ at Work. A well illustrated technical study of the origin and subsequent workings of these mixed traffic locomotives. Book Club Associates/Ian Allan, 1987, pp128, large format. F, no dust jacket £6.50
Ryan, John & Jeuda, Basil. Railway Postcard Scenes of Cheshire. Basil Jeuda and John Ryan are historians and railway enthusiasts.