GWR Handbook. The Great Western Railway 1923-47, Paperback - David Wragg

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, especiall...

Publisher: Mortons Media GroupAuthor(s): Robin JonesNumber of pages: 250Publication date: 2021Dimensions: 172 x 248 x 17Cover type: HardbackRedesco...

Renowned for its express Mallard setting a world speed record (126mph) for steam locomotives that endures to this day, the LNER was the second larg...

The Southern Railway may not have been the most glamorous of the 'Big Four' companies that emerged from the grouping of 1923, but it was the great ...

A lavishly illustrated survey of a wide range of GWR stations.Publisher: Amberley PublishingAuthor(s): Allen JacksonIllustration(s): 180 Illustrati...

The name 'Great Western Railway' immediately conjures up images of Stars, Castles and Kings, the legendary express passenger locomotives that were ...

DescriptionRichly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, Great Western Railway Stars, Castles and Kings examines the history and workings of t...

David Wragg is a highly experienced professional author and respected military historian. He knows Malta well and has researched this book on the g...

Discovered in an auction sale, this is the memoir of Alfred Plumley. Written in his old age, it recounts his youth and GWR career which lasted for ...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): G.A. PryerIllustration(s): 150ill.Number of pages: 176Collection: Series XPublication date: 2000Dimensions...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): Robert WesternIllustration(s): 106 imagesNumber of pages: 240Collection: Oakwood Library of Railway Histor...

Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): Robert WesternIllustration(s): 122 imagesNumber of pages: 128Collection: Locomotion PapersPublication date...

Rejoin fantasy's most deadly and dysfunctional mercenaries in the sequel to debut sensation THE BLACK HAWKS.

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First-hand accounts of flying the Fleet Air Arm's most famous World War II aeroplane.Illustrations: 60 black and white illustrations & 3 black and ...

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The steam locomotive was a British invention and even today, the world speed record for steam remains with a British locomotive, Mallard. Steam's f...

One of the most ambitious amphibious operations to ever take place, Operation Neptune tells the story of D-Day at seaPublisher: The History Press L...

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Publisher: Stenlake PublishingAuthor(s): M. SharmanIllustration(s): 73 plansNumber of pages: 200Collection: Portfolio S.Publication date: 1989Dimen...

This volume looks at the past views between Nottingham (Victoria) and Rugby (Central) stations, with many present day scenes to contrast and chart ...

An original and fascinating study of the weapon and technical developments as a result of WW2.Publisher: Pen & Sword Books LtdAuthor(s): David Wrag...

Great Book of Spoon Carving Patterns is perfect for carvers of any skill level to learn the traditional art form of carving lovespoons to express t...

DescriptionThe first railway chemical laboratory was opened in 1864 by the London & North Western Railway at Crewe, and the last ones lost their di...

Latested book in the Locomotive Portfolios' series, this time covering the design and development of the Great Western, Grange Class Locomotives.

Reducere. First published more than thirty years ago, Paul Theroux's strange, unique, and hugely entertaining railway odyssey has become a modern classic of ...

Reducere. For a century, the Norfolk and Western Railway operated as one of the greatest transportation companies in the southeastern United States. From dev...

The author presents a selection of his stunning steam and diesel photographs showing the different traction in use on the Perth to Inverness railwa...

Publisher: Hayloft PublishingAuthor(s): David OccomoreIllustration(s): 69 black & white photographsNumber of pages: 202Publication date: 2020Dimens...

Further explorations of the Eastern reaches of the Great Northern Railways Derbyshire Extension. Memories of a Nottingham Suburban Line which is no...

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Jonathan BernsteinNumber of pages: 80Collection: DuelPublication date: 2021Dimensions: 185 x 248 x 2...

High Quality Photographs, New Information, Good Historical Text, Useful to Modellers, Good Index.

One man's personal travelogue of his journeys throughout BR's Western Region, Wales and the Welsh Marches during the final months of steamPublisher...

Reducere. The Western Maryland Railway was never a large Class 1 rail carrier, but during its 131 colorful years of existence, it provided extremely fast, ef...

Extensive Photo Collection from the LNWR SocietyIllustrations: 205 colour & black and white illustrations

A railway adventure on the farm. The children foil a terrible robbery and catch the dangerous villains. Their methods are brave and unconventional,...

Reducere. "Krist does wonders . . .He] describes the frantic rescue efforts . . . and the malevolent, unending storm. In a thrilling, climactic chapter, he c...

Thirty years after the epic journey chronicled in his classic work The Great Railway Bazaar, the world's most acclaimed travel writer re-creates hi...

Publisher: Mortons Media GroupAuthor(s): Tom IngallIllustration(s): c60 col & b/wNumber of pages: 48Collection: Railways & RecollectionsPublication...

Reducere. Conflicts over water prevalent in prehistory continue to expand and intensify. Although this natural resource informed our history, it will definit...

Tank engines, steam engines, electric trains, multiple units and many more besides are waiting for the reader in this book of wonderful recollectio...

Publisher: Crecy PublishingNumber of pages: 120Publication date: 2014Dimensions: 216 x 274 x 6Cover type: Paperback / softbackRedescopera farmecul ...

Whether victorious or not, Central European states faced fundamental challenges after the First World War as they struggled to contain ongoing viol...

The first new and comprehensive narrative history of the American railroads in a generation. 'Shrewd, articulate and incredibly well-informed' - Mi...

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Kyle of Lochalsh Line has changed and developed over the last c...

Wonderful previously unpublished images documenting the years before and after the Great Central Line was cut.Illustrations: 140 Illustrations, uns...

Reducere. The building of Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railway extension over water to Key West from 1905 to 1916 was s triumph of engineering and logi...

This is the tenth book by David Maidment in the Locomotive Portfolio' series and covers the large number of designs from 1860 onwards of 0-6-0 sadd...