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    Barry Scrapyard in the 1970s and early 1980s  £15.99

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    Growing up in north-west London in the 1950s and living alongside a busy freight line, the seed for a fascination with steam was firmly planted in the young Geoff Barker’s head. Later in life he was able to visit Barry Scrapyard and recorded the locos seen there over a seven-year period from 1977 to 1983. He then went back in the early 1990s to photograph every last remaining locomotive. Those holiday stop-offs at the famous scrapyard created a wonderful photographic record of a unique place.

    Through this selection of striking images and informative captions, Geoff Barker and David Holland celebrate this long-gone but much-cherished scrapyard.

    Branch Line to Swanage  £20.95

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    Branch Line to Swanage - Updated to 1999

    The history, decline and revival of this much-loved senic branch line.

    120 photographs and maps

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    Devon Belle - Pullman Observation Car No 14.  £2.00

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    FROM AMBULANCE COACH TO LUXURY PULLMAN OBSERVATION CAR: A 100 year history of our Historic ‘Devon Belle’ Pullman Observation Car No. 14

    End of Term for the Schools Class  £13.50

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    Renowned for their elegant design and impressive power, Maunsell’s Schools Class locomotives were the most powerful 4-4-0s to operate in the UK, earning a place in the hearts of railway enthusiasts. With a 5P power classification and a distinguished presence on Southern Region lines, their legacy is both celebrated and bittersweet, marked by their rapid withdrawal in December 1962 during the infamous “locomotive cull”. This book chronicles their final three years, from 1960 to 1962, with a striking collection of photographs and detailed notes on their allocations, withdrawals, and scrapping. This book contains images of all 40 members of the class.

    Industrial Railways Part 2: Food and Drink, The we  £17.95

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    ‘Industrial Railways’ offers a compelling glimpse into Britain’s industrial railways of the 1950s and 1960s through the lens of RC Riley. Known for his meticulous composition and attention to detail, Riley’s black-and-white photographs capture the essence of a bygone era.

    Arranged by type of system, the book allows readers to compare different practices and designs across various industrial settings. The photographs capture the intricate details of these now long-forgotten railways, offering a rare look at the infrastructure that once powered Britain’s industries. Many of these images have never been published before, making this collection a valuable resource for enthusiasts and historians alike.

    It Wasn't Rocket Science  £9.99

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    What he made of it was not Rocket science... Written with the co-operation of the family, author Mike Norman recreates his extraordinary life and accomplishments, portrayed through the family’s quest for social justice. His challenge is to the widespread belief that George Stephenson and his ’Rocket’ locomotive owned the bedrock of the development of the steam locomotive. Drawing on family correspondence, material newly found in archives and extensive digitised sources he lays out an explosive new account about the early pioneers. Rather, it is Timothy Hackworth who was the man who breathed life into the locomotive. His natural inventiveness and skill would be fundamental in shaping the advent of the steam locomotive, engineering its future. ‘It wasn’t Rocket science’ is controversial; the conclusions of the family quest will reverberate, transforming the debate about the pioneers.

    Last Days of Steam: Southern Region  £14.99

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    Over 150 photographs appear in the book taken at locations in Devon, Dorset, Cornwall, SOmerset and Hampshire, and including Weymouth, Isle of Wight, Bournemouth, Corfe Castle, Eastleigh, Launceston and Exeter area. A section contains photographs taken at the famous Barry Scrapyard where so many locomotives ended the days. Anyone with a interest in Railway history will be fascinated by this unique pictorial memoir.

    Rail 200 Issue 2 - BRISTOL  £16.50

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    ‘Bristol’ is one of a series of 12 books being released in 2025 showcasing railway works and centres to commemorate ‘Railway 200’. This volume explores Bristol’s rich railway heritage, with images of Temple Meads, named expresses, and scenes from the steam age to now. Covering depots, freight yards, and suburban stations, it highlights Bristol’s pivotal role and looks ahead to electrification and a thriving future.

    Rail 200 Issue 3 - Newcastle  £16.50

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    ‘Newcastle’ is one of a series of 12 books being released in 2025 showcasing railway works and centres to commemorate ‘Railway 200’. As Britain celebrates 200 years of rail travel, Newcastle and its surrounding region stand proudly at the heart of a revolution that changed the world. From the earliest wooden wagonways of the 17th century to the pioneering steam locomotives of George Stephenson, this book explores the north east’s unparalleled contribution to railway history. Packed with fascinating insights, historical landmarks, and stories of the people who forged the railways, ‘Newcastle’ is an essential read for railway enthusiasts, history buffs, and anyone captivated by the industrial age’s greatest achievement.

    Rail 200 Issue 5 Doncaster Works  £16.50

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    'Doncaster Works’ is one of a series of 12 books being released in 2025 showcasing railway works and centres to commemorate ‘Railway 200’.

    For more than 125 years Doncaster Works constructed locomotives for the Great Northern Railway, then as a part of the London & North Eastern Railway and finally British Railways. It was from here that the Stirling ‘Singles’, Ivatt’s Atlantics and Gresley’s Pacifics including the famous Flying Scotsman and the world speed holder for steam, Mallard, emerged. The final locomotives to be constructed on site were the BR-built-Diesel-electric Classes 56 and 58 – today only carriage and refurbishment takes place in a town once famous for producing Gresley’s ‘racehorses’ and ‘streaks for the east coast route from London to Edinburgh.