Tag: Book Reviews

Book Review: Gresley’s Silver Link, the evolution of the A4 Pacifics 1911-1941 by Tim-Hillier Graves and Ronald Hillier

This book continues Tim Hillier-Graves’ studies of the LNER’s Chief Mechanical Engineers,…

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Book Review: Diesels Diverted: 40 years of diverted trains, 1980-2020 by Kim Fullbrook

This is a photographic record of diverted trains, often with unusual motive…

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Book Review: Back on Track in 2022 by Mike Priestley

This book is a story about how the author re-acquainted himself with…

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Book Review: South Wales Railways Gallery by Stuart Davies

This book is a photographic record of South Wales railways, including their…

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Book Review: British Railways Diesel Electric Classes 44 to 46:The Mighty Peaks of the Midland Main Line by Fred Kerr

A collection of photographs of Class 44, 45 and 46 diesel-electric locomotives,…

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Book Review: The Gas Tramcar – An idea ahead of its time by John Hannavy

This book describes the phenomenon that for a few years saw trams…

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Book Review: Luxury Railway Travel, A Social and Business History by Martyn Pring

This book tells how railway companies developed luxury rail travel to satisfy…

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Book Review: Rail Rover – East Midlands Rover by John Jackson

This book shows how a Rover ticket can provide great opportunities for…

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