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20 hours ago, Not Jeremy said:
Sadly, a reprint would not, I think, be an economic proposition.
But if you drop me an email I may be able to help you with a copy of vol 2, new but without a dustjacket. It may take me a few days to get back to you but I will.
Vol 1 remains in stock.
Simon
Simon,
many thanks, mail sent to titfield. No major rush, just be nice to know there may be one somewhere with my name on it! (just need to smuggle it past SWYMBO now....
Thanks,
Martin
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21 hours ago, Not Jeremy said:
No, hardback only.
Apart from anything else, it has too many pages to work as a soft back, and I also want it to stand uniform with John's earlier books on auto trailers and steam rail motors.
The index is nearly completed and it will be sent to printers very shortly.
Simon
speaking of auto trailers, is there any chance of a reprint of volume two of that excellent work by Mr Lewis? Or does the copyright not belong to you? It seems to be rarer then hens teeth to get hold of and is about the only missing volume in my collection of all things Great and Western that WSP have done!
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Kevin, many thanks, i know you have been busy with all your endevours and its appreciated. Santas list incoming amd look forward to an exciting, if somewhat expensive 2024! 😄
M
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@Strathwood Kevin,
is there any more news on when the next Celebration/Steams Lament books might be appearing? I know you were hoping to get some out in time for xmas. just so I know if I need to hold off sending Santa my wish list or not!
Thanks,
Martin
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Hi,
I am wondering if any kind soul has a copy of the instructions for the Churchward Models CM42 kit (GWR wooden hip roof signal box) they could scan or copy for me? I appear to have mislaid my copy, and whilst I think I know what I am doing with it I want to make sure!!!!
Thanks,
Martin
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On 22/09/2023 at 18:53, Andy M said:
Hi HighlandRailwayman,
This Western Times Special is not part of the subscription package for the standard issues, so will need ordering separately. I will post another notification when it arrives from the printers, with a link for those wishing to order from Transport Treasury direct. I hope you enjoy the read.
Regards,
Andy.
Thanks Andy
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Will this automatically be sent out to subscribers of WT or do we need to order it separately? Very much looking forward to it!
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On 18/09/2023 at 19:58, Andy M said:
WESTERN TIMES SPECIAL: Castle Class Centenary
I am pleased to advise RMwebbers that the first WT Special has gone to the printers and should be available shortly. Below is a brief synopsis of the publication and a sample of a page spread to whet the appetite!
'In this inaugural Western Times Special we look to mark and celebrate 100-years since the introduction into service of the legendary ‘Castle Class’. Over an enlarged issue of 96 pages, the life of these much admired locomotives is explored and explained utilising over 180 black & white and colour photographs, many appearing in print for the first time. The book is chaptered in such a way as to investigate the diverse and surprisingly complex history of the class, and the comprehensively captioned imagery is augmented with works drawings and an array of data presented in tabular form.
From an appraisal of the Great Western Railway’s motive power situation before the Castles, we examine their introduction into service and establishment as the mainstay of express passenger operations. The design development and improvements made throughout their careers is charted, including the successful application of double chimneys towards the end of their lives.
Unusually for a company noted for its regimented locomotive naming policy, the Castles experienced a number of identity changes over the years, and many of these ‘Non-Castles’ are highlighted. The class is extensively featured at work, on shed and in works throughout their service, and special attention is afforded to the final years leading up to withdrawal and scrapping. Finally, we chronicle the eight survivors, that avoided the cutter’s torch and made it into the preservation era.
This is the first of what is hoped to be the regular release of a Western Times Special, that will augment the regular series, but concentrate on a particular topic in greater detail than in the usual articles'.
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Kevin, glad had a well deserved break, and glad all going well. Lots to temp there goong on so best sort out a small remortgage to fund them all! Thanks for the comprehensive reply, very much looking forward to all the new books to come to add to the collection of previous excellent stuff from both stables.
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On 07/04/2023 at 09:55, Strathwood said:
For those already wondering what the first title will be, following on with the Irwell series of books under the Strathwood banner, we are happy to announce that the final volume in the Joy of Jinties series will go off for printing in a few days. Everything will be in the same, size and quality formats as we continue with more titles in the long-established Irwell series of books. Not only do I want them to match on my own bookshelves at home, but we are sure everyone else will want them to do so as well, so never fear.
Richard Derry who has been the lead author on many titles in the Book of series has set to work on completing a volume on the British Railways Standard Class 4MT 2-6-4Ts, likewise we are well advanced with a follow-on series to the Joy of Jinties focusing on the Fowler Class 4F 0-6-0s.
The final part in the Main Line to the South series is almost ready for print as well taking us on our journey to Weymouth.
The next title in the Celebration of series following on from the latest dealing with the Class 9Fs, will be with us in time for dare I say it already Christmas... dealing with Castles.
Meanwhile, yours truly will resume the completion of a six-volume series dealing with Western Region hydraulics in colour, along with a massive tome on Class 52 Westerns which has had to be stalled for few months. In between a host of other titles looking at various other topics in colour as well as further Steam's Lament titles. It's going to be a busy summer...
Kevin
Kevin, is there any update on the hydraulics or western books? Is the series of 6 hitting the shelves all at the same time or will they be drip fed individually and is there an expected price? Just need to know how much i need to start saving as if they are as good as the other strathwood series then they will all be goong into the library!
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this is gonna get expensive - best warn my bank manager now! Can't wait for the celebration of Castles or the western volumes!
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i got a copy of this and have to say there are some cracking shots in it - very much looking forward to when the cost of printing comes down to get a print version, but also nice in e format to keep in van when travelling! Congrats on an excellent volume!
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there is the ex GN somersault at Boston docks, although i believe this is no longer working and is used as a glorified stop board. Also it isn't technically NR, being on port land. other then that, i believe its unique in being LQ off ex GW/BR(W) territory.
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know off topic slightly, but i too was frustrated with the switch from card backed manila envelope to plastic packaging, so i let my subscription lapse, but instead i placed an order with my local newsagents who reserve me a copy (same with steam world as i was having to get a replacement nearly every month for it-clearly the post office think steam world makes good machine fodder!) Least this way i get a pristine magazine and give a local shop some business to boot.
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My set of finale arrived last week, which was a very pleasant surprise - had alerts from courier that it was dispatched, so was eagerly awaited. Once again, it doesn't disappoint and is a fitting end to an amazing 10 volume set! Well done MNA!
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NE boom gates are now extinct on the national network. I know Billingham had a set till probably mid 2010's when renewed with barriers, but not sure of the exact date. Briggs Hydraulic gates are now also barriers. slightly OT but wheel worked gates are now getting thin on the ground - Kirkam Abbey and Weaverthorpe are the only two that readily spring to mind on NE area, Oxmarsh, Goxhill, Sleaford east, are all that readily spring to mind South of the Humber. There may be one or two more i have forgotten about but not many.
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Nunthorpe, Driffield and Barton Hill are all that remain as wheel worked barriers on NR NE region. Although i believe all three sets are on borrowed time and are to be renewed at some point with traditional hydraulic barrier packs.
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mine arrived this afternoon and very pleased with it i am too - definitely a good quality of interesting pics reproduced well
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What an amazing wee layout - following with interest. Out of interest, which supplier do you use for your embossed brick plasticard - it looks a nice product!
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On 23/09/2020 at 10:15, The Stationmaster said:
One question that came up when Mick and I were talking yesterday was about mechanical sequential (aka rotation) locking and does any still exist anywhere on the national network? I'm fairly certain that there is none left on any Western frames. (as in WR as it stood at the end of its life). Although I know, according to drawings, there was still some around in the 1970s but in general full sequential locking seems to have been a later addition at many (most?) Western 'boxes so it had been done electrically. In a few cases some tappet locking had been added to older frames to provide sequential locking.
Mike,
Just checked the /3's for ex WR boxes, and Droitwich, Lostwithiel, Malvern Wells, St. Erth and Worcester Tunnel Junction still have MSL with sprung nibs.
Its very prevelant in mechanical form on ex LMS type frames, but relatively rate on Eastern frames that I now have.
Hope that helps,
Martin
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Does anyone know if there are ever likely to be any more issues of BRJ or is it now a defunct publication? Or is it going to be like GWRJ and be on a special basis from now on if enough articles are submitted Didcot?
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Is there any update on when these will be available. I've expressed interest but all i got was a subscription email so wasn't sure if they already sold out on pre order!
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Wasn’t aware of that. I’ll PM him and see! Thanks.
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Morning fellow RMWebbers
despite my quite extensive picture library of all things S&D, I’ve drawn a blank so far! I’m trying to find a picture of bath junction signal box taken from the gas works side or failing that to ascertain the window and locking room window layout at that side.
I am presuming it was fully windowed on this side too given it was in the V of the junction.
Does anyone know if these windows were also the 2x2 panes same as the oldfield park side and bath end or 3x2 as on the warmly end? Does anyone know why these two ends as a minimum had this unusual window arrangement (same height as a 3x2 pane but in a 2x2 and wider so that there was 3 sashes per half of the box rather then the more usual 4.) I would guess maybe wartime bomb damage but have not seen a pre war photo of the box to confirm this.
any info you have would be great fully received.
Martin
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I believe that the bookshop in Grosmont has now closed, with https://www.mrslofthouse.co.uk/2022/02/16/about-our-store/ in Scarborough buying up a lot of his stock. (no connection other then as an occasional buyer and seller of books to them!) Got a fair selection in there. As for buying, they do cherry pick stuff they can sell, and are keen for books on diesels or local railway. Hope that helps.