In this volume we travel back to 1972. For the younger reader there are wonderful pictures of trains, real trains. There will, be tank engines, steam engines, electric... Læs mere
A true country branch line of the old Great Western Railway, the West Somerset Railway is full of fascination, whether you are looking for a nostalgic ride back in time through lovely countryside or to study the railway and industrial heritage that the line preserves.
The post of Station Master, like others on the modern railway, has disappeared, and details of the many and varied responsibilities and everyday jobs that went... Læs mere
InThe aim of this series is to appeal to readers of all ages, perhaps for different reasons... For the younger reader there are wonderful pictures of... Læs mere
11August 1968 was a significant day in the lives of railway enthusiasts and indeed railway workers. This was the day that was to see the end of... Læs mere
Todays beautifully scenic LLangollen Railway runs over a ten mile section of the former Ruabon Junction to Barmouth route that was absorbed into the Great Western Railway in 1877. The current day section of the heritage line runs from Llangollen to Corwen.
The third of a set of 5 additions to the best selling Recollections series taking us on a nostalgic tour of Britain during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.This third volume (No 72 in the Recollections series takes us to the centre of Britain covering Yorkshire to Northumberland.
'Dining at speed' on a train still holds an aura of comfort, privilege and luxury, yet can be experienced by almost anybody. Starting from... Læs mere
The 109th volume in this growing series taking a nostalgic look at Britain's transport heritage... The aim of this series is to appeal to readers of all ages, perhaps for different reasons... In this volume: We travel back to the year 1979, as ever an eventful year
This book forms the last of a trilogy by the same Author which record the decline of BR steam 'Wessex'. The Author's first book 'The last years of BR Steam around Bath' (Silver Link 'Railways & Recollections' No. 64, 2016) describes the situation in and around the City.