The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Through Time (Gillett Steph)(Paperback)

The Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway Through Time (Gillett Steph)(Paperback)

Almost the entire network of the former Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway system closed at the end of February 1959. Some short sections of the railway were retained for passenger services until the mid-1960s and freight continued to run on a few others, one surviving into the 1980s. Only the

Somerset & Dorset Railway Through Time (Gillett Steph)(Paperback / softback)

A wonderful collection of photographs showing the Somerset & Dorset Railway in operation, after abandonment and during the present

Great Railway Bazaar - By Train Through Asia (Theroux Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia. Filled with evocative names of legendary train routes - the Direct-Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Delhi Mail from Jaipur, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Hikari Super Express to Kyoto and

Sussex Railway Stations Through Time (d'Enno Douglas)(Paperback / softback)

Douglas D'Enno explores the history of Sussex's railway

West Highland Line Great Railway Journeys Through Time (McGregor John)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating selection of photographs gives an insight into the history and landscapes of the West Highland

Kyle of Lochalsh Line Great Railway Journeys Through Time (Crawford Ewan)(Paperback / softback)

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

Midland Railway Route from Wolverhampton - The story of the line from Wolverhampton to Walsall, Sutton Park and Water Orton (Yate Bob)(Paperback / softback)

Broad Gauge Railways (Bryan Tim)(Paperback)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel considered the Great Western Railway the finest work in England and he contributed many groundbreaking features, none so unorthodox as the decision not to adopt the standard track gauge of 4ft 81/2in and instead introduce the new 'broad gauge' of 7ft 1/4in. Describing the

Romney Rail - A Journey Through Time on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway (Mitchell Vic)(Pevná vazba)

Camden Goods Station Through Time (Darley Peter)(Paperback)

The London & Birmingham Railway was the major project of its day, designed by Robert Stephenson, one of the great railway pioneers, who also supervised its construction and its opening in 1837. Camden Goods Station became the goods terminus and Euston Station the passenger terminus. For a few years

Great Railway Bazaar - By Train Through Asia (Theroux Paul)(Paperback / softback)

The Orient Express; The Khyber Pass Local; the Delhi Mail from Jaipur; the Golden Arrow of Kuala; the Trans-Siberian Express; these are just some of the trains steaming through author's epic rail journey from London across Europe through India and Asia. This title tells the trip of discovery made

Callander & Oban Railway Through Time (Crawford Ewan)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Callander & Oban Railway has changed and developed over the last

Scarborough and Whitby Railway Through Time (Lidster Robin)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating selection of more than 180 photographs traces some of the many ways in which the Scarborough & Whitby Railway has changed and developed over the last

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

Rough Road to the North: A Vagabond on the Great Northern Highway (Christy Jim)(Paperback)

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

Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia (West Rebecca)(Paperback)

'Rebecca West's magnum opus . . . one of the great books of our time.' --The New Yorker Written on the brink of World War II, Rebecca West's classic examination of the history, people, and politics of Yugoslavia illuminates a region that is still a focus of international concern. A magnificent

Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing (Gillett Andy)(Paperback / softback)

Successful Academic Writing guides students through the whole process of academic writing, developing their ability to communicate ideas and research fluently and successfully. From understanding the task and planning essays or assignments, right through to utilising feedback, it will ensure

Great Torrington & District Through Time (Barnes Julia)(Paperback / softback)

This fascinating selection of photographs traces some of the many ways in which Great Torrington has changed and developed over the last

Northern Dancer: The Legend and His Legacy (Lennox Muriel)(Paperback)

The story of Northern Dancer is the stuff of legend. A little horse, dismissed time and again because of his size, Northern Dancer not only won the 1964 Kentucky Derby in record time, today his descendants dominate racing the world over. Best selling author, Muriel Lennox, takes readers on a

Time Dogs: Seaman and the Great Northern Adventure (Moss Helen)(Paperback)

An exciting new illustrated chapter book series for dog-loving readers from writer Helen Moss and artist Misa Saburi When a pack of senior dogs find themselves transported back in time--and turned into puppies --they must make their way back home, helping real-life historical dogs along the way

Bnsf Railway (Billingsley Richard)(Paperback)

Seen through the lens of a UK-based photographer, this book shows wonderful photos of one of the world's largest and most iconic

The Wake of the Unseen Object: Travels Through Alaska's Native Landscapes (Kizzia Tom)(Paperback)

A series of journeys to Alaska's remote roadless villages, during a time of great historical transition, brings us this enduring portrait of a place and its people. Alutiiq, Yup'ik, Inupiaq, and Athabascan subjects reveal themselves as entirely contemporary individuals with deep longings and

The Forth Bridges Through Time (Meighan Michael)(Paperback)

The River Forth is one of Scotland's great waterways. It has a majestic history and heritage, part of which is the Forth bridges. Of these, the most iconic is the Forth Rail Bridge, which opened in 1890. But there is also the Kincardine Bridge, opened in 1936 and once the longest swing bridge in