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Steam in the North - Railways in the 1960s Across the North of England (Paperback): Richard Gaunt Steam in the North - Railways in the 1960s Across the North of England (Paperback)
Richard Gaunt
R515 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R95 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With dramatic and previously unpublished images, Steam in the North: Railways in the 1960s across the North of England is more than just a book of record. It places an emphasis on what it felt like to be there - the emotions, sounds and impressions that this poignant period triggered. Also included are recollections of the challenges faced by enthusiasts ranging from the discouraging attitudes of railway staff to the hair-raising experiences of the ambitious hitchhiker. Complementing the author's previous books on steam power in the North East, this book covers the Midland and West Coast mainlines, as well as Lancashire and Yorkshire as British Railways' working steam fleet approached its inevitable end. The images look at the environment for working steam in its final months - the empty fells and rainy platforms, the gritty outline, hard-working freight as well as express passenger services. They will bring back nostalgic memories for those who remember the railway network in the 1960s, but also appeal to those who enjoy dramatic scenes of the Pennines and the industrial parts of northern England.

British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and '60s (Paperback): Greg Morse British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and '60s (Paperback)
Greg Morse
R242 R224 Discovery Miles 2 240 Save R18 (7%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail. This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britain's diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated 'Westerns' and the more successful 'Deltics'.

The Trainspotter's Notebook - The unmissable book from TikTok's trainspotting sensation (Hardcover): Francis Bourgeois The Trainspotter's Notebook - The unmissable book from TikTok's trainspotting sensation (Hardcover)
Francis Bourgeois
R618 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R113 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The adventure filled memoir from the world's most beloved trainspotter, TikTok sensation Francis Bourgeois. 'Francis is one of the kindest, most genuine people I've met in a long time. His passion and unadulterated happiness is inspiring. I can't wait for more magical adventures with him.' - Joe Jonas 'A National Treasure Of The TikTok Age.' - Grazia 'Thrashing builds and builds. I look down and pull up my sleeve: I've got goosebumps, making all the hairs on my arm stand on end. I'm absolutely buzzing.' From sleeping in a car to get a good shot of 73962 Dick Mabbutt to trainspotting with Joe Jonas, Francis Bourgeois has been on one hell of a ride over the past year. Bringing joy to millions, his epic journeys have highlighted the importance of connecting with your passions. In The Trainspotter's Notebook, Francis shares his greatest trainspotting adventures and takes you with him across the fields and footbridges of Britain, passing through historic terminals and backwater stations in pursuit of tones, thrash and locomotive perfection. Told in his inimitable style, these hilarious and heart-warming tales take you behind the scenes of his most popular videos, and celebrate the places and people of the railway. Are you ready to depart? 'Oh for goodness sake, I'm on the wrong platform!'

The GWR Handbook - The Great Western Railway 1923-47 (Paperback): David Wragg The GWR Handbook - The Great Western Railway 1923-47 (Paperback)
David Wragg 1
R623 R514 Discovery Miles 5 140 Save R109 (17%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For many the GWR was synonymous with holidays by the sea in the West Country, but it was built to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially for the merchants and financiers of Bristol. Its operations stretched as far as Merseyside, it provided most services in Wales, and it was the main line to Cardiff, Bristol, Cornwall and Birmingham. This book, a classic first published in 2006, reveals the equipment, stations, network, shipping and air services, bus operations including Western National, and overall reach and history of the GWR. Forming part of a series, along with The LMS Handbook, The LNER Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the GWR.

The Little Book of the London Underground (Paperback, New edition): David Long The Little Book of the London Underground (Paperback, New edition)
David Long
R360 R284 Discovery Miles 2 840 Save R76 (21%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

With 980 million passengers a year, more than 250 miles of track, literally hundreds of different stations and a history stretching back nearly 150 years, the world's oldest underground railway might seem familiar, but actually, how well do you know it? Do you know, for example, who the Queen sat next to when she first went on the Tube in 1939? Or what they did with all the earth dug out to make way for the Piccadilly Line? Or indeed why it is that without the common shipworm, Teredo navalis, the Tube network might not even exist? Thought not. But now, with 10,000 wacky facts at your fingertips, The Little Book of the London Underground will tell you everything you need to know - and plenty more that your probably don't.

The Changing Face of Britain's Railways 1938-1953 - The Railway Companies Bow Out (Hardcover): Robert Hendry The Changing Face of Britain's Railways 1938-1953 - The Railway Companies Bow Out (Hardcover)
Robert Hendry
R802 R605 Discovery Miles 6 050 Save R197 (25%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities - 150 Steam Railway Events and Stories (Paperback): Geoff Body, Ian Body The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities - 150 Steam Railway Events and Stories (Paperback)
Geoff Body, Ian Body 1
R456 R373 Discovery Miles 3 730 Save R83 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The formative years of Britain's railway network produced a host of ideas, activities and characters, quite a few of which now seem not only highly unusual, but sometimes little short of ridiculous. Weird schemes and designs, extravagant behaviour, reckless competition and larger-than-life characters all featured in the genuine struggle of the railway system to evolve. While the dawning of regulation and common sense brought about more uniform and responsible practices, factors like the weather and the innate complexity of railway operation continued to produce a stream of nonstandard incidents and outcomes, from wild storms to unusual equipment. This book, by ex-railwaymen Geoff and Ian Body, captures over 150 entertaining snippets, stories, and strange and unusual facts from an ample supply of railway curiosities.

Channel Tunnel: 25 Years of Experience (Paperback): David Haydock Channel Tunnel: 25 Years of Experience (Paperback)
David Haydock
R777 Discovery Miles 7 770 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Great War Railwaymen - Britain's Railway Company Workers at War 1914-1918 (Paperback): Jeremy Higgins Great War Railwaymen - Britain's Railway Company Workers at War 1914-1918 (Paperback)
Jeremy Higgins
R811 R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Save R296 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Great War Railwaymen details the incredible achievement of the railways & railway workers during the first world war, exploring not only the vast infrastructure, but also those who operated it.

Daniel Defoe's Railway Journey - A Surreal Odyssey Through Modern Britain (Paperback): Stuart Campbell Daniel Defoe's Railway Journey - A Surreal Odyssey Through Modern Britain (Paperback)
Stuart Campbell 1
R284 R234 Discovery Miles 2 340 Save R50 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Daniel Defoe's Incredible Train Journey describes the odyssey undertaken by two eccentric pensioners as they travel on every mile of railway track in the UK. Surreal and poignant by turns, Stuart Campbell describes the people they meet and the unwanted adventures that befall them. He is aided and abetted by the ghost of Daniel Defoe, writer, soldier, businessman and spy who completed his own journey in the 1720s.

The RAILWAY PUZZLE BOOK (Paperback): Will Adams The RAILWAY PUZZLE BOOK (Paperback)
Will Adams
R306 R218 Discovery Miles 2 180 Save R88 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Holding The Line - How Britain's Railways Were Saved (Paperback): Chris Austin, Richard Faulkner Holding The Line - How Britain's Railways Were Saved (Paperback)
Chris Austin, Richard Faulkner
R319 R264 Discovery Miles 2 640 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

At its zenith, the British railway network was 21,000 route miles long, twice its present size. Yet it now carries more passenger miles than at its fullest extent and urgently needs more capacity to grow further. The massive reduction in Britain's national railway network resulted from a sustained campaign by a number of individuals, who believed that railways had had their day, that economies had to be made and that you could not stop what they saw as 'progress'. Although the process of railway closure started early, the pace accelerated during the 1950s and peaked in the years following the Beeching report- The Reshaping of British Railways - published in early 1963. However, it could have been even worse. Original research by the authors reveals plans to reduce the size of the railway network further and an assumption, in the early 1990s, that market forces would shrink the network where Government policies had failed. Had these been implemented, only a handful of lines would have remained with the network destroyed forever. The past is vital to understanding today's railway as the industry struggles to meet the demands made of it.Trimming at the margins remains a compelling argument for policy makers unaware of history, and the risk remains that mistakes could be repeated. Drawing upon a wide range of documents, including cabinet papers, Holding the Line is an explosive account of how close the railway industry came to being eviscerated and how the dangers of 'closure by stealth' still exist in the contemporary age.

Class 142 - The Bus That Became a Train (Paperback): Martyn Hilbert Class 142 - The Bus That Became a Train (Paperback)
Martyn Hilbert
R542 R439 Discovery Miles 4 390 Save R103 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The British Rail Class 142 Pacer was an attempt to produce a cost effective train to replace the worn-out and elderly first generation BR Diesel Multiple Unit fleet that had been introduced in the late 1950's. The Class 142 concept was a marriage of proven bus technology and traditional railway chassis and powertrain by utilizing modular Leyland National Bus Bodies mounted on a substantial steel underframe and powered by conventional underfloor diesel engines. They came at a time when the network was lacking in investment, and when first introduced from 1985 onwards, they presented a fresh, bright & clean image, breathing new life into many suburban and rural services. Unfortunately, soon after introduction, there were serious reliability problems, which necessitated much re-engineering, since when they have become a familiar sight across the network. With the remaining ninety-four trains now all past their thirtieth birthday, the fleet is due to be retired by 2020.

The LNER Handbook - The London and North Eastern Railway 1923-47 (Paperback): David Wragg The LNER Handbook - The London and North Eastern Railway 1923-47 (Paperback)
David Wragg
R625 R515 Discovery Miles 5 150 Save R110 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Renowned for its express locomotive Mallard setting a world speed record (126mph) for steam locomotives that endures to this day, the London & North Eastern Railway was the second largest of the 'Big Four' railway companies to emerge from the 1923 grouping and also the most diverse, with its prestigious high-speed trains from King's Cross balanced by an intensive suburban and commuter service from Liverpool Street and a high dependence on freight. Noted for its cautious board and thrifty management, the LNER gained a reputation for being poor but honest. Forming part of a series, along with The GWR Handbook, The LMS Handbook and The Southern Railway Handbook, this new edition provides an authoritative and highly detailed reference of information about the LNER.

Railways & Recollections 1959 (Paperback): Derek Dodds Railways & Recollections 1959 (Paperback)
Derek Dodds
R185 R132 Discovery Miles 1 320 Save R53 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Diesel Part 6 - Brush Types 2s (Paperback): Gavin Glenister Diesel Part 6 - Brush Types 2s (Paperback)
Gavin Glenister
R399 R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Save R73 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Benelux Railways - Locomotives & Multiple Units (Paperback, 7th New edition): David Haydock Benelux Railways - Locomotives & Multiple Units (Paperback, 7th New edition)
David Haydock
R787 Discovery Miles 7 870 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys 1914-67, Part 1 - Recollections of Pontypool Road Engine Shed, Shunting Yards, Fitting Staff... Railwaymen of the Welsh Valleys 1914-67, Part 1 - Recollections of Pontypool Road Engine Shed, Shunting Yards, Fitting Staff and the Vale of Neath Line (Hardcover)
R1,081 R763 Discovery Miles 7 630 Save R318 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This book, to published in two parts, is dedicated to the memories of all those people who once worked for the Great Western Railway in South Wales, at Pontypool Road loco depot, the Eastern Valley and the Vale of Neath railway, as well as to those people who worked in the industries once served by the railway in those locations. In 2016, the UK coal mining industry is extinct, and the future of the steel industry is in doubt. This book serves as a reminder to future generations as to what a fantastic place the South Wales valleys once were for heavy industry and transport infrastructure, and also as a tribute to the pioneering 19th century railway builders. Local railway enthusiast Phil Williams, is a contract structural engineer in the aerospace industry. His father's uncle, Harry Miles, was a Swindon trained locomotive fitter at Pontypool Road in the 1930s. His family have interesting links to the mining industry. His great grandfather was Thomas Williams, the Colliery Engineer at Tirpentwys Colliery from before 1902 up to 1912; and then at Crumlin Valley Colliery Hafodrynys and the Glyn Pits, from 1915 until he died in 1925 aged 76.His father's great grandfather, Joseph Harper, was one of the 1890 Llanerch Colliery disaster rescue team; he worked at the British Top Pits. His father's uncle, Williams Harper was the foreman of the wagon shop at the Big Arch Talywain.

Railway Adventure (Paperback, Uk Ed.): L.T.C. Rolt Railway Adventure (Paperback, Uk Ed.)
L.T.C. Rolt; Foreword by John Betjeman
R306 R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Save R32 (10%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

L T C Rolt was one of a small group of amateur railwaymen who made their dream of running their own railway come true. His vivid and often amusing account of this unique achievement is a record of individual enterprise and creative effort as refreshing as it is rare. Established by Act of Parliament in 1865 and unaffected by mergers and nationalisation, the Talyllyn Railway has been serving a remote and beautiful valley in the Merioneth mountains ever since. In 1950, the line was threatened with closure, and it was at that moment that the amateurs came to the rescue. It is now the oldest surviving railway of its kind in the world. This book is delightful reading for both railway devotees and lovers of the Welsh countryside, which is so beautifully described here. 'Come and join this railway adventure set amidst the magnificent mountain background of Wales - this should appeal to a whole new generation of enthusiasts.' Steam Railway News. 'This book remains essential reading, not only for those who love this corner of Wales and its railway, but all who have a genuine interest in what motivates people to try and preserve this part of our heritage.' Push and Pull

The Somerset & Dorset - The Postwar Years (Paperback): Adrian Kennedy The Somerset & Dorset - The Postwar Years (Paperback)
Adrian Kennedy
R332 R269 Discovery Miles 2 690 Save R63 (19%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Network North West - Images of a Changing Railway (Paperback): Martyn Hilbert Network North West - Images of a Changing Railway (Paperback)
Martyn Hilbert
R463 R381 Discovery Miles 3 810 Save R82 (18%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The North-West of England is a diverse and fascinating part of the country with a varied landscape. This area was once the powerhouse of the industrial revolution, and was the location for the World's first true 'Intercity' railway, spawning a complex network of routes that served the various towns which were once hives of industry. The famous coastal resorts-Southport, Blackpool, and Morecambe were all products of the railway age, when a day trip to the seaside broke the monotony of the daily grind. However, areas and times change-heavy industry was on the wane by the late 1960s, and the last of the Lancashire Collieries disappeared in the early 1990s, reflecting the decline of traditional industries nationwide. The North-West railway network has adapted, becoming a predominantly passenger railway, with busy commuter services feeding Liverpool and Manchester daily. This book chronicles many of the changes since the late 1970s, including scenes, routes, and rolling stock that have altered beyond recognition.

The Golden Valley Line - Swindon to Gloucester Past & Present (Paperback): The Golden Valley Line - Swindon to Gloucester Past & Present (Paperback)
R605 R428 Discovery Miles 4 280 Save R177 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

The 'Golden Valley Line' - is so called due to the descent from the summit of the line at Sapperton Tunnel to Gloucester being cut through a yellow/golden limestone ridge - between Swindon, on the Great Western main line and Standish Junction, on the Birmingham-Bristol main line. Opened from Gloucester Junction, immediately to the west of Swindon, to Cirencester on 31 May 1841, under the auspices of the Cheltenham & Great Western Union Railway Act of 1936, the extension to Gloucester, via Kemble (though without a station there initially) was completed on 12 May 1845. Laid to Brunel's 7ft 0 ins gauge, the line was bought by the Great Western Railway and grandly called the 'South Wales Main Line'. It was converted to standard gauge on 26 May 1872. What had now become the Cirencester branch from Kemble closed to passengers from 6 April 1964 and freight on 4 October the following year. A branch from Kemble to Tetbury was opened on 2 December 1889 - originally planned to extend to Nailsworth - and closed to passengers on the same date as the route to Cirencester, with freight going earlier this time, on 5 August 1963.The route has seen a wide variety of services, from 'main line' trains to London to the much more humble Railmotor services that ran for many years between Gloucester/Stonehouse-Chalford/Kemble. The latter ended on 2 November 1964, leaving the services to run Swindon-Gloucester as locals, with occasional through trains from/to London. In steam days it was home to the world famous 'Cheltenham Spa Express', giving the fastest journey to London. The 12-mile section from Swindon to Kemble was singled by BR to save costs but this has meant restrictions on traffic, with many services being negatively affected and preventing growth of patronage. To ease this situation and to prepare for the forthcoming electrification of the Great Western mainline, when a diversion will be required around the Severn Tunnel, the route is to be re-doubled by Network Rail over the period 2013/4. This volume, extending the compass to Gloucester, looks at both the old days, with comparisons with the present day scene and also features the doubling work, in conjunction with Network Rail. Men and machines at work give a variety of illustrations and the whole is a fascinating exposition of the transformation of this once sleepy by-way.

Locomotive Recollections No 7903 Foremarke Hall (Paperback): John Cruxon Locomotive Recollections No 7903 Foremarke Hall (Paperback)
John Cruxon
R307 R219 Discovery Miles 2 190 Save R88 (29%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Ticket to Ride Puzzle Book - Travel the World with 100 Off-the-Rails Puzzles (Paperback): Richard Wolfrik Galland, Asmodee Ticket to Ride Puzzle Book - Travel the World with 100 Off-the-Rails Puzzles (Paperback)
Richard Wolfrik Galland, Asmodee
R408 R336 Discovery Miles 3 360 Save R72 (18%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Inspired by the hit board game that has sold over 12 million copies, travel the world from the comfort of your home with the Ticket to Ride Puzzle Book. Based on the award-winning board game, this book is packed full of 100 original, colourful and exciting challenges for puzzlers and board-game enthusiasts alike. It's the year 1900, and you are a young tourist setting off on a global rail journey. Voyaging from city to city across countries and continents, you meet an entertaining set of characters who provide you with a perplexing set of brainteasers, from logic problems and train track puzzles to riddles and linguistic conundrums. Climb aboard and ride across the world in 100 globe-trotting puzzles!

The Deadly Tablet - The Abermule Railway Disaster of 1921 (Paperback, Uk Ed.): David Burkhill-Howarth The Deadly Tablet - The Abermule Railway Disaster of 1921 (Paperback, Uk Ed.)
David Burkhill-Howarth
R326 Discovery Miles 3 260 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The Abermule railway disaster is still the worst single line rail disaster the UK has ever known. It occurred on the Cambrian railway in 1921, killing thirty-four and injuring sixty-five people. The railway operational ramifications of this terrible accident were felt as far away as India.This detailed book focuses on the Abermule disaster, telling the story using reports and testimonies, photographs and diagrams. The book covers the accident itself, the people involved, passengers, workers, the railway company, the wreckage, the witnesses, the casualties, the press, the inquest, the verdict, and presents original theories on how the incident happened, backed up by information from the son of one of the principal players.

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