Discover the hidden gems of Britain’s railway history with “Branch Line Byways Volume One: The West Midlands” by G.F. Bannister. This captivating paperback takes you on a journey through lesser-known lines, including routes like Cleobury Mortimer to Ditton Priors and Ludlow to Clee Hill. Each chapter is a treasure trove of information, perfect for railway…
Discover the rich history of the Glyn Valley Tramway with “Locomotion Papers Number Eighteen,” a captivating book by David Llewellyn Davies. This edition, reprinted by The Oakwood Press in 1974, offers a unique glimpse into the fascinating world of tramways, making it an essential addition to any railway enthusiast’s collection. This rare and collectable paperback,…
Discover the enchanting world of the Festiniog Railway with “A Traveller’s Guide to the Festiniog Railway.” This vintage paperback booklet offers a captivating exploration of the railway’s rich history, stunning scenery, and diverse rolling stock. Perfect for railway enthusiasts and casual travelers alike, this guide provides an insightful look into one of the most iconic…
This book endeavours to cover the general story of the canal and railways 1997 Edition Whitchurch History and Archaeology Group Paperback Book is in Good Used Condition
H.C. Casserley is one of Britain’s best known and best loved railway photographers who tirelessly travelled to all parts of Great Britain and Ireland during steam’s high summer. His pictures have an endearing quality which is unmistakable and along with the ‘mainliners’ he faithfully recorded the quaint, ancient, rustic and bizarre to form a comprehensive…
The Welsh Marches by Roger Siviter is a hardback edition published in 1988 by Bloomsbury Books, offering a detailed look at one of Britain’s most scenic railway routes. This book is in good used condition, featuring a small sticker on the first page and a stamp from “The Book Shop The Pier Llandudno,” adding a…
O.S. Nock’s Pocket Encyclopaedia of British Steam Railways & Locomotives O.S. Nock wrote over 100 books for the railway enthusiast, but none has been as well-loved as his two original Blandford Pocket Encyclopaedias covering British Steam Locomotives and the Steam Railways of Britain. This unique compilation volume combines the text and illustrations from these two…
The Cambrian Railways opened in 1858 and, until the grouping, served the mid Wales area from Wrexham and Whitchurch in the border country, to Pwllheli and Aberystwyth via the coastal route, with lines as far as Brecon. The Cambrian Railways linked, therefore, many South Wales companies with the north and middle of England. In the…