Book Review: What’s really wrong with our railways by Benedict le Vay?
This book describes some of the inefficiencies, mistakes and wastefulness so prevalent on the railways and with little thought for the consequences.
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Book Review: Virgin Trains – A Pictorial Tribute by Fred Kerr
This book illustrates Virgin Trains East and West Coast Main Lines and CrossCountry services, the various locomotive classes, and their liveries.
Book Review: The changing Rail Scene in South Wales, 1990s–Present by John Jackson
This book shows how railways in South Wales have changed since 1990 in both types of freight traffic and a major change in passenger services,
Book Review: The Railways of London’s Docklands: Their History and Development by Jonathan Willis
This book provides an insight into how, over the last 200 years, London’s Docklands and its railways have changed beyond all recognition.
Book Review: Station: A journey through 20th and 21st century railway architecture and design by Christopher Beanland
This book looks at how railways have often been leaders in architecture, with examples of stations, underground systems, and signage and design.
Book Review: Scotland’s Stations – A Traveller’s Guide by Famedram Publishers
This book is a guide to many of Scotland's railway stations., providing essential information for travellers and describing points of interest in thei…
Book Review: Rails Around Rugby: Pre-Grouping to BR Blue by Robert Hendry
This book illustrates the importance of Rugby as a railway hub and relates fascinating tales from the author's memories of growing up in the town.
Book Review: Rail Freight South West England by Paul Shannon
This book illustrates how freight in South West England has changed over the last 40 years in its traction, rolling stock, and railway infrastructure.
Book Review: Roaming the West Coast Rails by Derek Cross
In this book, Derek Cross takes a journey along the West Coast route illustrating trains in many settings from the steam age through to modern tractio…
Book Review: Northern Electrics: EMUs in the North of England by Martyn Hilbert
This book is a compilation of photographs illustrating electric multiple units (EMUs) throughout northern England, but not specifically those operated by train operator Northern as…