The East Kent Railway and the Knees Woodland Railway (James Jonathan)(Paperback)

East of Fife Central Railway - The Lochty Line (Hajducki Andrew)(Paperback / softback)

The Railway Children (Nesbit E.)(Paperback)

Set in and around a country railway station at the turn of the twentieth century, the plight of the railway children grappling with their new environment is imaginatively brought to life for a modern audience while losing nothing of the original spirit of humour, tension, adventure and the final

The Branch Lines of East Anglia: Harwich Branch (Wallis Andy T.)(Paperback)

The Manningtree to Harwich railway branch linked the Great Eastern Main line to the ports of Harwich and later Harwich Parkeston Quay. From the early days of the railways the management encourage boat train services to the continent. These peaked in the 1980s. This book is a journey along the line

Railways of the Middle East: The British Influence (Alexander Colin)(Paperback)

The 'British' period in the Middle East began with Lawrence of Arabia's attacks on the Hedjaz Railway in World War I and the eventual defeat of the Ottoman Empire. It ended with the creation of the state of Israel after the stormy British mandate in Palestine. New international routes were

The Railway Girls (Thomas Maisie)(Paperback)

The first novel in the utterly brilliant Railway Girls series. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Ellie Dean. In February, 1922, at the western-most entrance to Victoria Station in Manchester, a massive plaque was unveiled. Beneath a vast tiled map showing the lines of the Lancashire and

Railway Man (Lomax Eric)(Paperback / softback)

Winner of the NCR Book Award A naive young man, a railway enthusiast and radio buff, was caught up in the fall of the British Empire at Singapore in 1942. He was put to work on the 'Railway of Death' - the Japanese line from Thailand to Burma. Exhaustively and brutally tortured by the Japanese for

Davington Light Railway - A World War I Narrow Gauge Railway in Kent (Minter Taylor M.)(Paperback / softback)

Railway Memories - The Blyth & Tyne and Associated Colliery Railways(Paperback / softback)

Latest in the popular Railway Memories series, covering the railways of the Northumberland coalfield from the Tyne to

Secrets of the Railway Girls (Thomas Maisie)(Paperback)

The second novel in the uplifting railway girls series that shows just how important friendship and love is in a time of uncertainty and change. Perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Margaret Dickinson.--------------------------------- Manchester, November 1940As the war continues and secrets

Railway Man (Lomax Eric)(Paperback / softback)

During the second world war Eric Lomax was forced to work on the notorious Burma-Siam Railway and was tortured by the Japanese for making a crude radio. Left emotionally scarred and unable to form normal relationships Lomax suffered for years until, with the help of his wife Patti and the Medical

Railway Moods - The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway (Heath Mike)(Pevná vazba)

Railway Carriages (Bryan Tim)(Paperback)

A brief history of the design and use of railway carriages in the UK, ideal for those interested in railway and social history. Evolving from the horse-drawn stage coaches that they soon eclipsed, railway carriages steadily grew in sophistication so that by the end of the nineteenth century the

Locomotives of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway (Dawson Anthony)(Pevná vazba)

The Liverpool & Manchester Railway was Britain's first mainline, intercity railway; opened in 1830 it was at the cutting edge of railway technology. Engineered by George Stephenson and his team - John Dixon, William Allcard, Joseph Locke - the project faced many obstacles both before and after

Great Western Railway Stations (Jackson Allen)(Paperback)

Perhaps more has been written about the Great Western Railway than any other, and the company is regarded with the most affection. The combination of an unbroken history, engineering icons of the Victorian era, holiday destinations and a visual appeal in their design work went a long way in keeping

The Merthyr, Tredegar & Abergavenny Railway (Barber Chris)(Paperback)

The construction of the Merthyr, Tredegar & Abergavenny Railway was a remarkable engineering achievement. Not only was it one of the most spectacular railways in Britain, but it was also one of the most difficult to build, and its long and steep gradients made it one of the most expensive to

British Railway Stinks: The Last Railway Chemists (Smith David)(Pevná vazba)

The first railway chemical laboratory was opened in 1864 by the London & North Western Railway at Crewe, and the last ones lost their direct link to the rail industry on their privatisation in 1996. Whatever their expertise, every railway chemist or 'stink' has been asked the same question: 'What

Railway Guns of World War I (Romanych Marc)(Paperback)

World War I was the Golden Age of the railway gun. More railway artillery pieces were used during this war than in any other conflict, even though at the start of the war none of the armies had railway guns and the very idea of railway artillery was comparatively new. The impetus to build and field

The Railway Children (Nesbit Edith)(Paperback)

''Stand firm'' said Peter, 'and wave like mad!'' They were not railway children to begin with. When their Father mysteriously leaves home Roberta (everyone calls her Bobbie), Phyllis and Peter must move to a small cottage in the countryside with Mother. It is a bitter blow to leave their London

East Lancashire Railway Recollections (Mather David)(Paperback / softback)

Leven & East of Fife Railway (Simpson A.)(Paperback / softback)

Great Central Railway: Decline and Fall (Evans John)(Paperback)

No railway closure in the Beeching era was mourned more than that of the Great Central Railway's main line southward from Nottingham. From its cathedral-like edifice at Victoria to the distinctive island platform stations that served towns and villages all the way to London, the Great Central

Arbroath and Forfar Railway - The Dundee Direct Line and the Kirriemuir Branch (Ferguson Niall)(Paperback / softback)

The Railway Children (Nesbit E.)(Paperback)

Wye Valley Railway and the Coleford Branch (Handley Brian Michael)(Paperback / softback)