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[110] | Aviation (newly released, available now)| Written by acknowledged experts on this important, but often overlooked theatre of operations, the two volumes of From Barbarossa to Odessa: The Luftwaffe Strikes South East, represent a major contribution to the available literature on the subject. The books will be essential reading for ... | |
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| The past decade has witnessed a dramatic shift in the focus of Britains military air power; gone is the threat posed from the Warsaw Pact, to be replaced by peace keeping and peace implementation roles in a number of theatres throughout the world. The past 12 months have been a period of change ... From the series abc … (Next Edition) |
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| The two authors, who are well-known and highly respected as experts in their field, have spent some twenty years compiling the most comprehensive and detailed history and listing of all the Luftwaffe's bomber units. This is the second volume that covers some of the fifty bomber Geschwader, together ... | |
| The first German aircraft to reach Russia found their way there before World War 1 and during the war some 120-150 German aircraft were captured. The St Petersburg-based aircraft factory belonging to Lebedev then built copies of captured aircraft, mainly of the Albatross types, under the ... | |
| KLM cityhopper, a 100% subsidiary of KLM, has been in business since the eighties. The airline's fleet consists of 52 aircraft, including 15 Fokker 100s, 21 Fokker 70s and 16 Fokker 50s. On behalf of KLM, Cityhopper operates 120 flights a day to 44 destinations. This program features the 3 types ... | |
| Air Greenland was founded in 1960. Today it is owned by the Government of Greenland (37.5%), Scandinavian Airlines (37.5%) and the Danish State (25%). The airline uses the Airbus A330-200 and Boeing 757-200 for scheduled flights to Scandinavia as well as on charter flights around Europe. Air ... | |
| Start your visit to India in the cockpit as you witness a final approach and landing Mumbai International Airport. You will then be positioned right above the main taxiway and runway of this busy airport for a look at the International and Domestic traffic. India's airlines are booking and this ... | |
| Book (also available as CD-Rom ). Biz-Jets and Biz-Turboprops listed with cross reference sections. CD-ROM Edition also available. (Next Edition) |
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Aviation (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now)| The Yakovlev Yak-38 ‘Forger' was the Soviet Navy's first and only VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing)multi-role combat aircraft. Outwardly similar in design to the British-built Harrier, the first prototype of the aircraft was completed on 14 April 1970 and, following tests, made its maiden ... From the series Red Star | |
| First flown in 1956 and entering service in 1959, the MiG-21 Fishbed has proved to be one of the most successful of all Soviet era jet fighters, seeing service not only with the Soviet air force but with numerous other air forces worldwide. Among jet fighters, the MiG-21 holds a wide range of ... From the series Famous Russian Aircraft | |
| This book was conceived as a personal gift by the last Commanding Officer of an RAF Jaguar Squadron, to the personnel of Number 6 Squadron as a record, primarily through pictures, of their achievements in the final year of the Jaguar's service. Now available more widely, this book nevertheless ... | |
| As World War II came to a close, piston-powered fighter aircraft were at their zenith, and Navy fighters, such as the Grumman F6F Hellcat and Vought Corsair, dominated the skies over the Pacific. As these fighter designs reached their peak, a new propulsion technology was being developed that held ... | |
| The Wimpey, as the Wellington was known, was a bomber designed by the legendary Barnes Wallace before the war. In the early years of World War Two it was the mainstay of Bomber command – taking the Blitz back to Germany. It was still in service after the war, having served all over the world. The ... | |
| Air France is one of the world's great airlines. It is a French institution with its own unique style, part of the fabric of the country and well as being the national flag carrier. This history of Air France, published in the year of the 75th anniversary of its foundation, is as much a slice of ... | |
Buses (newly released, available now)| The story of the evolution of the company from Inverness & District Motor Services into Highland Omnibuses, which covered this vast area of Scotland. The fleet included many interesting and often second-hand vehicles, which are well illustrated in this first Venture title to feature a Scottish ... From the series Super Prestige | |
| The Leyland Titan was the last double-deck bus to have at least some hand in its design by the old London Transport. Suffering in the early 1970s from the reliability problems of the DMS class of Daimler Fleetline, and no longer able to design and build its own buses, London Transport resolved not ... | |
| ‘Buses Restored' was first published in 2000 as a companion to ‘Railways Restored' but covering bus and coach preservation and has, after some years, settled down in terms of sales to a lower level than that for the earlier book but still viable if published early enough in the season. The book ... (Next Edition) |
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Buses (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now)| Southdown, based in Brighton, was one of the most important bus operators in southern England. Formed in 1915 from an amalgamation of three earlier operators, the company became a subsidiary of BET and survived as a separate operator until all of BET's subsidiaries were nationalised as part of the ... | |
| The Western National Omnibus Co was formed in 1929 between the Great Western Railway and National Omnibus & Transport Co, inheriting part of National's West Country operations (the other part of these operations passed to Southern National at the same time). The company became a subsidiary of the ... | |
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| Edinburgh is a city of two halves: the mediaeval city with its twisting lanes dominated by the castle and St Giles and the New Town, constructed predominantly in the 18th century, with its grandiose terraces and wide streets. As well as being Scotland's capital, also called 'the Athens of the ... | |
Maritime (newly released, available now)| The South West has long been of great strategic and commercial importance. Mineral wealth ensured early development of export facilities, much accelerated by the industrial revolution. Ships and harbours both expanded in numbers and dimensions to accommodate the various trades, in the everlasting ... | |
Other (expected within the next two months, may be ordered now)| There are few symbols more redolent of the great age of the British seaside holiday than the lines of the pier stretching into the water. For generations of holidaymakers, piers at many of the country's leading seaside resorts provided an extension of the promenade and a focus for a variety of ... | |
Railways & Tramways (newly released, available now)| An archive programme of the CREWE to HOLYHEAD route via CHESTER and BANGOR. Filmed from 1960 to 1967 with occasional 1980's visits from preserved steam locomotives providing a contrast. Motive power is mainly London Midland Region with Western Region at Chester. Branches from the route include ... From the series Along LMS Lines | |
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| This latest addition to the popular Railway Memories series looks primarily at the once heavily trafficked route from York to Scarborough and on to Whitby. The book begins with a history of the route and notes on train services, before taking a pictorial journey along the route. It then returns ... From the series Railway Memories | |
| The series Yeadon's Register Of LNER Locomotives lists, in chronological order, details such as building and shopping dates, major and minor events, modifications, alterations, boiler and tender numbers, allocations and dates, renumberings, namings and finally the disposal of each locomotive. ... From the series Yeadon`s Register of LNER Locomotives | |
| A profile of this distinctive class around the network. 31s on the Eastern Region in the 1980s on passenger & freight. Stratfords allocation of 31s on engineering traffic. 31s in green livery in the 1960s 31s on cross country traffic in East Anglia prior to the introduction of units in 1988. ... | |
| Charting the development of the High Speed Railway to Europe. St Pancras and its development over the years into an international terminus. Before the Tunnel - Kent in the 1990s with a range of veteran traction. Stage One of the High Speed Line opened in 2004 with plenty of lineside and aerial ... | |
| From the quaint wooden trestle to the graceful arched viaduct, the railroad bridge is a quintessential aspect of North American scenery--and an essential part of the railroading landscape. What railroading image is as classic as a freight or passenger train crossing a wood, stone, or steel ... | |
| This selection of good quality images looks at the MR, GNR and GCR lines around Nottingham. The book ranges from Trowell on the Erewash Valley main line, Bulwell to the north, Attenborough in the south and Rolleston junction in the east. It also visits Colwick and Nottingham Midland sheds plus the ... | |
| In the summers of 1956 and 1960, Don Beecroft took holidays in Devon and Cornwall, during which time he traveled extensively by rail. Both periods covered the summer timetable which brought a wide variety of services. The book takes an imaginary journey from the eastern boundary of South Devon, ... | |
| This book features material from Keith's tour of Scotland during the first week of July 1955. With two companions, Keith started in Dumfries and then visited Stranraer, Ayr and Ardrossan. Glasgow, Stirling, Perth, Aviemore, and Inverness followed. From there they took a circular trip to Boat of ... | |
| This album begins with locomotive portraits at Darnall, Staverley GC and Annesley sheds then covers Hucknall, Bulwell, Bagthorpe, Basford and Nottingham Victoria. | |
| This album again features the high quality work of Don Beecroft, with a smattering of images from Keith Pirt. The book covers the station and its environs, the fabled works and adjacent shed, and the redundant loco storage sites known locally as the dumps. | |
| Includes poets such as John Betjeman, Edward Thomas, Walter de la Mare, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, WH Auden, TS Eliot, Philip Larkin and many more. | |
| The North Eastern Railway came into being a little over 150 years ago on 31st July 1854 by the amalgamation of three railways in the North East of England, namely the York, Newcastle and Berwick, York & North Midland and Leeds Northern Railway. Statistics place the North Eastern as the fourth ... | |
| Due to their location behind the Iron Curtain, Romania and Bulgaria were among the most unapproachable countries of Europe to visit during the 'Cold War' period. Apart from a few enthusiasts who were able to visit the area on specially organised tours, the railway activities of both countries were ... From the series Narrow Gauge Branch Lines | |
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| For seventy years a legal battle raged between the Southern Railway and the various London authorities, the details of which have only recently come to light. It was also very much a behind the scenes dispute, and yet one which would have far reaching consequences as the results may nowadays be ... | |
| Foreword by Jimmy Perry, creator of the TV programme, Dad's Army Limited, hand-numbered edition of 2,000 copies This is an extraordinarily detailed account of the activities of the Home Guard in Somerset.The product of 20 years of exhaustive research, the author has assembled nearly 500 photographs ... | |
| A detailed history of NCC locomotives has been long overdue and the task has been ably undertaken by locomotive historian and NCC enthusiast WT Scott. This detailed work covers the early engines operated by the constituents of the BNCR from 1848, though from the 1861 amalgamation to purchase by ... | |
| Disc 1 District Line - Past This traces the history of the line from its opening in 1868, through to electrification in the early part of the 20th century, and up to the present day. An archive film, taken in 1930, gives us a cab ride from West Kensington to Acton Town, and beyond, at the time ... | |
| In January 1958, following on from the policy established by the Modernisation Plan of 1955, the first of the Western Region's new diesel-hydraulic class was delivered. A press run was arranged for 17th February 1958, when D600 hauled a 340 ton train between London Paddington and Bristol Temple ... | |
| Each year, thousands of holidaymakers experience the thrill of riding through the picturesque Purbeck Hills on one of the Swanage Railway's classic steam trains. The line runs for 5½ miles from a new Park and Ride station at Norden through the unique Corfe Castle station and Harman's Cross into the ... | |
| 1950s Southern. ‘King Arthurs', ‘Lord Nelsons', ‘Bulleid Pacifics', ‘Schools', a G6 0-6-0 tank & Standard designs at Victoria and on the main line to Basingstoke and Southampton. Eastleigh in the 1950s featuring the Works and Steam Shed including the Open Day of August 1957. Includes some veteran ... | |
| Welcome to Switzerland. It's spring 2007 and a lovely day has dawned- just right for a run along the famous Simplon railway from Brig to Montreux, and later in TTR95 onward to Geneva. The train is a regular IR that runs hourly to Geneva airport. We start early to keep the sun behind us and doing ... From the series Ticket To Ride | |
| Keith Pirt Colour Portfolio : This 160 page bumper offering of KRP's colour photography includes pictures featuring all the regions of British Railways throughout the steam era and some nostalgic ‘other motive power' shots as well. Keith wanted this book to contain full page views of his colour ... | |
| The 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, ... | |
| FREIGHT TRAFFIC & TRACTION: the unveiling and test runs of the first two Colas Rail Class 47s, 87 022 + 87 028 hauling a rake of new GBRf coal hoppers along the East Coast main line, 47 811 working the Dagenham-Calvert ‘Binliner', heritage-liveried 37 411 & 37 425 return to traffic for EWS, 20 901 ... From the series The Tape Of The Year | |
| A pictorial and descriptive history of the Royal Scot class. Includes a variety of tables such as Tenders, Mileages & Sheds for each loco. From the series Book Of The | |
| A pictorial and descriptive history of the Princessclass. Includes a specification tables for each loco. From the series Book Of The | |
| Little that is wholly new remains to be said concerning any major class of British steam locomotive, though of course there is still a lot to celebrate and illustrate. A similar point was made in the five preceding books of this series- The Book of the BR Standards, The Book of the Coronation ... From the series Book Of The | |
| The north & West line forms an important link between these areas of England and has seen an immense variety of trains. Most types are illustrated, as are the many closed stations. Few can remember the two fascinating branches. Both of which had their own unique rural characteristics. From the series Western Main Lines | |
| A new history of the MET tram system in north London. Acknowledged tram authority Dr Robert Harley has produced a very readable and paced account which covers details of vehicle design and the tramwayman's life that have not been dealt with elsewhere. Almost all of the accompanying photos are ... | |
Older video titles now available on DVD>| TAKE 1,700 tomes of hot rolled steel, haul it over 140 miles of fierce gradients with a single Class 56, and you have all the ingredients for a train that is hot, heavy, long and loud! Add some fine scenery and plenty of semaphore signals and you have the fascinating journey on board the 6M84 ... From the series Wired for Sound | |
| Tebay Station & Shed with views from a number of vantage points showing steam arriving and taking on bankers for the climb to Shap. Through the Lune Gorge. ‘Britannias', ‘Duchesses', Black 5s, a Patriot and ‘Royal Scots' on the spectacular section of line that included Dillicar Troughs. Low Gill ... From the series Lanscapes of Steam | |
| DVD Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). DVD Video (also available as VHS Cassette ). Part One - Mainline & Loadhaul. Part Two - Transrail, Railfreight Distribution and Freightliner. This programme includes everything from MGR to automotive, ‘Enterprise', petroleum, flask and aggregate ... | |
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| The Complete Guide to all IR & NIR Locomotives, Multiple Units & Coaching Stock From the series European Handbooks | |
| Something 'a little less Victorian looking' The 94XX 0-6-0PTs were designed by F.J. Hawksworth, last Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Great Western Railway. They eventually came to 210 in number; a further hundred in the 84XX series and the final ten, 3401-3409. Though a pure GW design they were GW ... | |
| The Somerset & Dorset Railway was a wonderfully charismatic and highly photogenic line, the 71½-mile journey from Bath to Bournemouth involving a slog over the rugged Mendip Hills on gradients of up to 1 in 50, then a dash along the beautiful Stour Valley through picture-book-perfect North Dorset. ... | |
| The Somerset & Dorset Railway was a wonderfully charismatic and highly photogenic line, the 71½-mile journey from Bath to Bournemouth involving a slog over the rugged Mendip Hills on gradients of up to 1 in 50, then a dash along the beautiful Stour Valley through picture-book-perfect North Dorset. ... | |
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| Wagon Recognition Volume 1 is the first all-inclusive colour guide illustrating the many wagon types, and their associated liveries, operating in revenue earning service on Britain's railways today. The Perfect companion for enthusiasts, modellers and railway professionals alike. Wagon Types ... | |
| In this lavishly illustrated book, No. 1 in a series, here for the first time is the full record of the luxury British 12 Wheel Pullman cars (built between 1908-1923) which graced such celebrated pre-war trains as the 'Southern Belle' 'Harrogate Pullman' and 'Eastern Belle', and post-war the ... | |
| Now over 150 years old, this important and busy section of main line once had many more stations and an intensive local steam worked service serving them. This past era is extensively illustrated, as is the transition to a modern crucial link in today's network. The little known line to Harborne is ... From the series Midland Main Lines | |
| The journey starts at Berkeley Road and dwells at length at Sharpness Docks, which had two swing bridges. Another one follows on the approach to the long lost Severn Bridge. A look at the modern Dean Forest Railway is accompanied by a visit to many of the numerous colliery lines which were hidden ... | |
| A Second volume of Jim Clemens visits to the Southern Region from Waterloo to Weymouth via Basingstoke and Woking to Southampton. A Visit to the Isle of Wight is followed by a trip along the Broadstone line to Salisbury. Moguls, Bulleids and Standard Classes abound. From the series Along LMS Lines | |
| The Eastern Region as it existed prior to the merger with the North Eastern Region in the late 1960s was one of the parts of the BR network that was quick to exploit the development of diesel traction from the late 1950s onwards. The ex-GER main line from London to Ipswich and Norwich was the first ... | |
| The journal for the Southern Railway enthusiast. There is a wide variety of articles as shown in the Table of Contents | |
| Liverpool can lay claim to one of the richest railway heritages in the country, with a network of lines constructed by the Lancashire & Yorkshire and London & North Western railways in particular, but with the involvement of other companies, such as the Cheshire Lines Committee and the Great ... | |
| Although the final steam locomotive delivered for use on Britain's main lines was not built until 1960, by the time of its construction, the death knell had already been sounded for steam on British Railways. The Modernisation Plan of 1955 envisaged the wholesale replacement of steam with, ... | |
| Having previously dealt with the routes of the LNWR and the Cheshire Lines, Bob Pixton now completes his Liverpool & Manchester trilogy with a pictorial survey of the remaining railway that joined the two great cities of the North West – the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Despite being confined ... | |
| The last major tramway system in these islands to have its history recounted is that of Dublin. At its peak the system had a fleet of over 300 tramcars running on its unique 5ft 3in gauge tracks. From the 1870s through to the final abandonment of the tramways in Dublin in 1949, the tramcar was a ... | |
| Continuing our journey up the West Coast main line, we view steam around Carnforth before taking a journey around the coast via Barrow. Returning to Carnforth the line north via Grayrigg to Tebay follows. Shap is in the next volume! A visit is made down the Windermer branch on the way. Mainly ... From the series Along LMS Lines | |
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