RailwaysThe second volume of James Boyd's reminiscences of his life-long enthusiasm for railways is told in his own inimitable style. The earliest of these stories date back as far as the 1930s. Most railway enthusiasts of the day were drawn towards the impressive standard gauge steam-hauled expresses of ... From the series Reminiscences | |
RailwaysOriginally regarded by the GWR as a branch line, the route has carried long- distance trains throughout this century. The great diversity of these, both passenger and freight, is fully illustrated, as is the varied architecture of the stations, many of which have long vanished. From the series Country Railway Routes | |
RailwaysThe Carriage and Wagon works were established at Saltney in 1853 at the time of the amalgamation of the Shrewsbury & Chester and Shrewsbury & Birmingham railways, and remained in use until work was transferred to Swindon in 1932. Some of the buildings remained in use for various purposes and one, ... | |
Buses, Road VehiclesThe latest in the highly successful Prestige Series covers Samuel Ledgard. From the series Prestige | |
OtherSamuel Morton Peto was one of the giants of Victorian Britain who left behind an impressive legacy, evidence of which can still be seen today. Born in 1809, he was an inspired entrepreneur who was, perhaps more than any other individual, responsible for establishing Britain's path to industrial ... | |
RailwaysPerhaps the most well-known railroad in transportation history, the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway grew from humble beginnings in 1868 to a high-flying icon of the American West known more simply as 'the Santa Fe.' In 1995, it merged with Burlington Northern and today its legacy survives as ... | |
| SAUCY JACK (Book) by Gavin Baddeley and Paul Woods |
OtherEnduringly fascinating and never identified, this is an exposé of the fact and fiction behind the legend of Jack the Ripper, perhaps Britain's first serial killer. This gripping new book examines the heinous case from every angle, exploring theories both plausible and eccentric which have captured ... | |
RailwaysLocomotives and rolling stock of all eras are illustrated in this volume. Of special interest are the many long lost station buildings and the totally abandoned line between Beccles and Yarmouth South Town. From the series Eastern Main Lines | |
MaritimeA fine history of SAXONIA, IVERNIA, CARINTHIA and SYLVANIA, the pride of Cunard's post-war Canadian service, which went on to lead fascinating careers as the LEONID SOBIINOV, FEDOR SHALYAPIN, FAIRSEAA, FAIRWIIND, FAIR PRINCESS, DAWN PRINCESS and ALBATROS. An important, well researched yet extremely ... | |
RailwaysThe Saxon State Railways constructed a network of 75cm lines between 1881 and 1923, which eventually totalled 556km. Of this large railway network, 100km are still in existence, now privatised and catering mainly for the tourist industry rather than their original purposes. All the surviving ... From the series Narrow Gauge Branch Lines | |
RailwaysAs with so many boys of his age, Peter Haddock's interest in railways began with watching trains, which in turn led to number-collecting. However, it was the friendliness of the signalman in Birdswood signal box, just north of Weaver Junction on the West Coast Main Line, where the routes to ... | |
RailwaysThis book includes a detailed colour map featuring stops, single-track sections, turning loops, other railway lines, etc. for each of the numerous German tram systems. Basic data like route length, track gauge, vehicle types, city population, operator, etc. is provided in a box. Besides the more ... | |
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