[479] | | MID-MARCH 2010 NEW TITLES/RELEASES | |
Aviation (newly released, available now):| The successful Guide to Business Aircraft is in its third edition and is growing. As well as containing colour photographs and technical data on every business aircraft currently in production or development, the 2010 Flight Guide includes details on the engines that power them. The book is a ... | |
| This brilliant new volume provides a history of secret/classified flying wings and tailless aircraft projects. Designed and developed since the dawn of aviation these aircraft still hold a great importance today, with many aviation enthusiasts eager to learn more about these remarkable aircraft ... From the series Secret Projects | |
| The air campaigns fought during the Spanish Civil War prompted important technical and tactical developments for all parties – from the actual deployment of air power through to communications. The small and largely obsolescent Spanish Air Force of 1936 grew into an effective fighting arm which by ... | |
| OKB SUKHOI (Book) by Yefim Gordon and Dmitriy Komissarov |
| This book is the complete and definitive history of the famous Sukhoi Design Bureau, from its establishment in 1940 to the present day. Continuing the series of books exploring in detail the major Russian aviation companies, this is the most comprehensive study of Sukhoi ever undertaken with every ... | |
| The Ilyushin Il-2 Sturmovik is perhaps the most famous aircraft in the history of Russian and Soviet aviation. During World War 2 this rugged ground attack aircraft was arguably the Soviets most effective weapon. Protected by its heavy armour, the low-flying aircraft was incredibly difficult to ... | |
Aviation (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| Book (also available as CD-Rom ). Biz-Jets and Biz-Turboprops listed with cross reference sections. CD-ROM Edition also available. | |
| CD-Rom (also available as Book ). Biz-Jets and Biz-Turboprops listed with cross reference sections. Printed Edition also available. | |
| Civil Aircraft Markings continues to be the enthusiast's 'Bible' for its detailed and comprehensive listing of every single British registered aircraft, microlight, balloon and glider, plus overseas airliners that can been seen in British airspace. In 2009, the total number of aircraft on the ... From the series abc … | |
| The 31st annual edition of Military Aircraft Markings lists in alphabetical and numerical order all aircraft which are based, or might be seen, in the UK; it also includes coverage of the Irish Army Air Corps, USAF, US Army and US Navy aircraft based in the UK and Europe, veteran and vintage ... From the series abc … | |
| Three squadrons of Mosquito's streak over snow covered France at tree-top height; their target a prison full of Resistance Fighters and British Agents, their purpose to free them - or kill them. Desperate calls to London from the French Resistance told of 100 men and women due to be shot at dawn, ... | Expected: 31st December 2010 |
| This large format book portrays the aircraft and camouflage and markings of the various aviation arms of the Italian Regia Aeronautica. The Regia Aeronautica flew a wide range of aircraft and its machines were invariably colourfully camouflaged for tropical and over-water use and richly emblazoned ... | |
Buses (newly released, available now):| Over the past 60 years the urban landscape of Britain's major towns and cities has changed dramatically. Large-scale redevelopment and a vast increase in street furniture, most notably the colourful array of road signs liberally sprinkled across towns, have transformed the face of high streets up ... From the series Bygone … | |
Buses (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| This fantastic new guidebook offers a wealth of practical advice and suggestions for producing top quality images of the road transport scene with a digital camera. As well as detailing all the basic principles and more advanced techniques, the author also provides top tips on useful corrective ... | |
Maritime (newly released, available now):| The White Funnel Fleet of P&A Campbell had a long and successful association with England's south coast, with the company's Bristol Channel steamer excursions perhaps being their best-known operation. Covering the period from the 1880s to the 1950s, from the tentative beginnings when brothers ... | |
| A companion to his successful first book, James Pottinger's new volume looks farther afield, and covers the fishing history of the areas of north-east Scotland, the west coast and Shetland. Topics covered include miscellaneous types from today and the past, pursers, smaller craft, visiting boats ... | |
Military (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| The war in Italy was characterised by a host of special forces actions. The fact that the Italians had formed two governments, one backing the Allies and one a puppet German government, meant that the secret war was vital to the Allies conventional forces and partisans, the SAS, SOE, the US OSS ... | |
Modelling (newly released, available now):| Model Rail Scenery Expert Learn how to enhance your layout with realistic scenery from Model Rail experts George Dent & Peter Marriott. With the help of this DVD you'll find making scenery is is fun and very rewarding. Topics include:- ? Landscaping ? Adhesives – types and uses ? Land contours ... | |
Modelling (new to the shop, available now):| This new DVD is a superb in-depth guide to helping you achieve the very best bespoke weathering job possible. Although most models are supplied ‘ex works' from the box it's easy to forget that railways are a naturally dirty environment. They operate within urban, industrial and rural areas, ... | |
| At some time or other most railway modellers have contemplated owning and operating their own garden railway but up until now have dismissed the idea as either being too complicated or expensive. But with the help of this brand new DVD you'll discover that it is possible to enjoy building and ... | |
| There are few aspects of model making that are surrounded by more myth and mystery than the art of air brushing. Old fashioned brush painting methods can never match up to the superb ‘scale appearance', even finish achieved by spray painting with an air brush. Yet, dozens of modellers are still ... | |
Roads, etc (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Britain today. Whether for leisure enjoyment for all the family, or for health and environmental reasons, ever-increasing numbers of people are taking up the sport. But one question all cyclists ask is ‘Where can we cycle safely away from the ... | |
| Cycling is one of the most popular activities in Britain today. Whether for leisure enjoyment for all the family, or for health and environmental reasons, ever-increasing numbers of people are taking up the sport. But one question all cyclists ask is ‘Where can we cycle safely away from the ... | |
Railways & Tramways (newly released, available now):| Treatise upon Cable or Rope traction, by J.Bucknall Smith plus some other literature on that subject, being Cable Railway Co's System of Traction Railways for Cities and Towns, 1881; Wire-Rope Street Railroads in San Francisco and Chicago, W. Morris, 1883; Cable Tramways, W. Colam, 1885; Patent ... | |
| The biography of eminent Irish Engineer Richard Maunsell, he became the pupil of H.A. Ivatt at the Great Southern & Western Railway Works at Inchicore in 1888, his career progressing through to to the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway under Aspinall, and then on to the East Indian Railway as ... From the series Oakwood Library Of Railway History | |
| Electric Railway Dictionary, definitions and illustrations of the parts and equipment of electric railway cars and trucks, R. Hitt, reprint of 1911 publication, which was compiled under the direction of a Committee appointed by the American Electric Railway Association; there are nearly 2000 ... From the series Adam Gordon Reprint | |
| The motive power in this programme is over 40 years old. We take a look at a wide range of classes in recent months on a range of duties, and include archive to see how they once were. The Programme includes: Class 20s in 1990, and in 2009 on leaf clearing trains in East Anglia and on specials. ... | |
| The routes bequeathed by the Mersey, Lancashire & Yorkshire and London & North Western railways to the Liverpool areas represented one of the crucial transport networks in the country. These early electrified lines transported thousands of commuters, workers and shoppers into central Liverpool, ... | |
| The fascinating changes on these interesting routes are fully illustrated and you can travel via Acle or Reedham. Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft are the destinations. At the former, you can enjoy the street tramway carrying assorted freight. From the series Branch Lines | |
| Once part of the GWR's Didcot to Birkenhead route, this line carried a heavy coal traffic from the mines in the Wrexham area. The many charming rural stations are illustrated, along with a wide range of trains of all types and ages. | |
| Released January 2010, this programme features an amazing array of motive power from stations in and around our Capital city. Locations included are: St Pancras, Kings Cross, Finsbury Park, Farringdon, Euston, Harrow & Wealdstone, Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street, Paddington, Marylebone, ... | |
| Warwickshire-based engineers Severn-Lamb Ltd have been manufacturing transport-related items for the leisure industry for over fifty years. Their output includes road trains, monorails, theme-park rides and steam launches, but they mainly concentrate on narrow-gauge and miniature locomotives, steam ... | |
| An all archive film of the Southern Region in the 1960s featuring both service trains and a few enthusiast rail tours in the area around the London Suburbs and the main line from Waterloo to Basingstoke. At Clapham there is extensive coverage of the area with many varieties of motive power from ... From the series Along LMS Lines | |
| For the first time ever this new book provides a complete listing of the construction dates, withdrawal dates and renumberings of the constituent locomotives of the Southern Railway. Within this treasure trove of information, enthusiasts will have at their disposal a complete list of locomotives, ... | |
| The name Bob Essery will be familiar to nearly all railway enthusiasts and certainly anyone with an interest in either the LMS or rolling stock in general. Amongst the many classic works he has compiled is the popular series on LMS Wagons. First published in the 1980s and unavailable for some time, ... | |
| To commemorate the end of the reign of Class 47s on its CrossCountry services, Virgin Trains specially re-painted four of its locomotives in historic liveries in the autumn of 2001. One of these was 47 851 which was transformed into two-tone British Railways green livery and re-united with original ... | |
| Surely there can be no more an exciting journey than aboard a superb Virgin Pendolino as it powers North from Euston at speeds of up to 125 miles per hour on the recently upgraded West Coast main line to Preston. With such variety and contrast of scenery no wonder this is one of our most requested ... | |
| Hailed as one of today's most innovative and successful rail freight companies, this brand new programme looks at all operations including intermodal, mail, infrastructure and coal. Featuring behind the scenes site visits, interviews and cab rides. Highlights include:- ? Infrastructure traffic ... | |
| Featuring the work of one very talented ex-railwayman this programme has the benefit of some unique signal box visits as well as lots of nostalgic action mainly around the Northampton area. Lines include:- ? Steam around Staveley, Yorkshire Main Colliery, Derby Station ? Seaton to Stamford ? ... From the series Steam World Archive | |
| It was twenty years ago when the Berlin Wall came down and Tele Rail were the amongst the very first western documentary film crews to take a close look at the steam lines that were a legacy of the communist era. Now twenty years later it's a fitting time to see how these steam lines have adapted ... | |
| Find out what puts Tele Rail in a class of its' own with our annual feast of all the best steam action including:- ? Steel, Steam and Stars II at the Llangollen Railway ? 25th Anniversary Cotswold Festival of Steam at the Gloucestershire and Warwickshire Railway ? Tornado at the North ... | |
| When the original Rail Freight Today series first appeared in 1989 it caused a sensation. Never before – or since – has anyone looked in such detail at the rail freight scene. Over the decades rail freight has changed out of all recognition - many traffic flows have been lost or have had to be ... | |
| This is the first in our EUROVISIONS series - an informative guide to contemporary railway operations in mainland Europe. We begin with the steam-operated narrow gauge system of the former German Democratic Republic because it is utterly fascinating - a plethora of locos working at full bore, ... | |
| Reprint of 1900 original, 92pp, hardbacked in buckram; this again is extremely scarce and my original is the only one I have ever seen, and I know of no reprint having been made; limited print run of 125 From the series Adam Gordon Reprint | |
| For the first quarter of the twentieth century, trams constituted the main workhorses of the public road transport system before Birmingham Corporation buses eventually replaced them completely. 1868 brought the formation of the General Omnibus Co. which ran a fleet of horse buses from High Street ... | |
<>| The Strathmore route, Stanley Junction to Kinnaber Junction, is one of the few main lines in Britain to have closed completely. The line is remembered with great affection as the last stamping ground of Sir Nigel Gresley's magnificent 'A4' Pacifics which worked the tightly timed Glasgow-Aberdeen ... From the series Video Library | |
| We complete the route of the 3-hour expresses into Glasgow resuming our journey over the former 'Caley' main line at Perth with 1960s shed and station scenes. Every station between Perth and Gartcosh is illustrated using an amalgam of cine film, historic photographs, 'then and now' scenes and maps ... From the series Video Library | |
Railways & Tramways (new to the shop, available now):| There's no finer view of the west coast main line than from the cab of a Virgin Pendolino as it hurtles north from Preston to Glasgow with top speeds of up-to 125 miles per hour. Filmed in August 2007 we join the train at the same time as the crew change on the journey from Euston. This full ... | |
| This is a rare chance to travel with the driver of First GBRF 66714 onboard 6H93 as it travels from Tyne Dock to Drax along a contrasting route featuring freight only lines, during typical Autumn 2008 weather. The interesting journey that is filmed in real time without commentary but with the ... | |
| Despite considerable cut backs in recent years much of the charming Sardinian narrow gauge railway network still remains intact. Sadly many of the lines nowadays only see a very limited summer service marketed under the Trenino Verde – Green Train – banner. All these routes offer very ... | |
| Evocative steam archive action on the following lines:- Aberystwyth services to Carmarthen and Dovey Junction. Dovey Junction - Barmouth. Barmouth – Bala Junction - Llangollen – Ruabon. Ellesmere to Wrexham push pull service. Whitchurch – Ellesmere - Welshpool services. Chester - Gaerwen ... From the series Steam World Archive | |
| The characteristic railways that served this scenic part of the country offer a fascinating glimpse of past times. Highlights include auto trains ambling through wonderful scenery and Kings in charge of mainline steam. Featuring:- Worcester to Chipping Camden Cheltenham Spa to Chipping Norton ... From the series Steam World Archive | |
| DVD-R Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). This is volume 1 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| The Complete Regional Guide to the Railways of Britain Volume 2 Scotland This is volume 2 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| DVD-R Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). This is volume 3 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| This is volume 4 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. Intercity, regional railways, and freight operations ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| DVD-R Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). This is volume 5 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| This is volume 6 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. Intercity, regional railways, and freight operations ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| This is volume 7 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. Intercity, regional railways, and freight operations ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| DVD-R Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). This is volume 8 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| This is volume 9 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. Intercity, regional railways, and freight operations ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
| DVD-R Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). This final volume of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. ... From the series Complete Regional Guide To Railways Of Britain | |
Railways & Tramways (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now):| A series of revealing images documents the incredible story of the so-called ‘standard' Pullman car from the 1920s, through the depressive 30s, their revival and popularity in the early post-war period and subsequent withdrawal from main line service in the 1960s. An extensive sequence of ... | |
| The Salisbury & Dorset Junction Railway was built to consolidate the L&SWR's domination of Hampshire and south Dorset, in an effort to keep the GWR away from Bournemouth. It also gave Salisbury businessmen a more direct route to Poole and Weymouth. This brilliant new book provides a complete ... | |
| After more than 15 years, Ian Allan re-enters the market for enthusiast 'platform end' books with a brand new annual title listing all the rolling stock operated by UK rail companies by accomplished railway author Colin Marsden, who is also the editor of the popular Modern Locomotives Illustrated ... From the series abc … | |
| For the fifth volume in his comprehensive survey of freight wagons, David Larkin turns to the final British Rail era. 1995 has been chosen as an end point since it was in this year that the BR wagon fleet was transferred to the three freight operating companies in readiness for Privatisation, ... From the series Wagons Of The … Era | |
| Rex Conway's first book, Rex Conway's Steam Album, was a wonderful miscellany of images that introduced a remarkable archive of railway photographs. This book takes the reader on a steam-hauled journey on the Eastern Region. Starting at Peterborough during the golden age of steam, we head through ... From the series Rex Conway`s … | |
| This bright new book takes the story of the HSTs forward from the 1996-97 privatisation period through to the present day, covering all refurbishment and modernisation projects, such as the recent launch of the Grand Central Railway. The new Measurement Train and its developments are also examined. ... | |
| The 2010 edition of Railways Restored continues the winning formula of providing a wealth of detail in an easily accessible format, which is a perfect guide for all who wish to visit Britain's heritage railways, railway museums and preservation centres. The new edition has been completely updated ... | |
| The Enfield branch was extended north to form the Hertford Loop and thus create a diversionary route for the main line to King's Cross. The centre part has reached its centenary of opening and the concept has proved to have been a great success. The variety of trains shown herein confirms this. From the series Country Railway Routes | |
| While not being one of the major main lines in the country and never gaining a foothold in the capital, the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway led the way with many developments in the design and construction of locomotives. Indeed, its final CME went on to occupy the same position in the LMS and the ... | |
| This new Addition in the Platform 5 European Handbook series is the complete guide to all locomotives, multiple units & trams operating in Czech Republic and SLovakia. It has been compiled and presented in the usual Platform 5 European Handbook style. It includes: A General overview of the Czech & ... | Expected: 15th October 2010 |
| The seventh volume in this popular series of books on focuses upon those who worked on Britain's favourite branch line. With a foreword by well-known television personality Jools Holland, and a lively text packed with anecdotes of railway pranks and fun, accidents and strange happenings, this book ... | |
| The Complete Guide to all Locomotives & Coaching Stock Vehicles which run on Britain's Mainline Railways. From the series British Railways Pocket Books | |
| This new book has been written to provide a simple explanation of how a steam locomotive works and is designed to appeal to the widest possible audience, using clear explanations and diagrams, generous in number yet straightforward in context. Steam railway volunteers and enthusiasts come from all ... | |
| The Snowdon Mountain Railway is unique amongst Britain's railways, quite literally a Swiss mountain rack and pinion railway translated to the grandeur of Snowdonia to ascend Wales' highest peak, Snowdon. Built in 1895 by the Snowdon Mountain Tramroad & Hotels Company, it is usually best remembered ... From the series Illustrated History of … | |
| Fifty years ago it was still possible to travel to some of the former Southern Railway holiday destinations in Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall by rail. Since then, the ravages of economics and the rise of the motor car have resulted in many of these locations no longer being accessible by ... From the series Southern Way Special Issue | |
| Within this new volume, Kevin Robertson continues the SR Wartime theme using more previously unseen material, much of which has come to light consequent upon publication of the first volume. Apart from graphic scenes of devastation and subsequent rebuilding, there are also many rare views of ... From the series Southern Way Special Issue | |
| For enthusiasts of the Southern Railway this new book will be the ultimate reference guide. The book covers all the classes of locomotive that were in use throughout the railway's history, including steam, diesel and electric,from its creation in 1923 to nationalisation at the end of 1947. The ... | |
| The Museum at Tiverton houses more than one item of major significance to the transport historian. Foremost amongst these is a full size former GWR locomotive that once operated the now defunct and still lamented branch lines to the town. In addition there are a number of smaller exhibits, ... | |
| This latest addition the successful Southern Way series promises to maintain the high standards readers have come to expect. The lead article focuses on the first part of the Middelbere Tramway located in Dorset. This amazing line can trace connections to many of the very earliest railways built. ... From the series Southern Way | |
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