Peter Kazmierczak Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Anyone got this book yet (published by Ian Allan last month). Just wondering if the maps show individual track layouts (with each line, platform and siding shown a la Quail), or does it just show the tracks as a solid line with stations marked by a dot. Thanks in anticipation as I'm wondering whether to ask this as a Father's day present for me..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2016 I don't have the book, but it might be asking those who have purchased it on Amazon for further info? From the description given on the Ian Allen website, it does appear that sidings are shown: The fullest extent of the SR 1923-1947 is shown and the mapping also includes industrial lines. Lines are distinguished singled or doubled, and sidings, stations (including platforms), tunnels, signalboxes, level crossings, bridges and viaducts are also shown. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Atlas-Southern-Railway-Richard-Harman/dp/0711038295/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1465324459&sr=1-1&keywords=9780711038295 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted June 7, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 7, 2016 I haven't looked at every page of it yet, but I think the answer to your question is yes. It is very similar in style and content to the GWR atlas by Cooke (Wild Swan). This small extract is typical of the content. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerman Posted June 30, 2016 Share Posted June 30, 2016 A very good book for those interested in track layout's, the only comment I could make for suggested improvements would be to include some way to indicate where 3rd rail was fitted. Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Hmmm........ I think I'll have a look in the shop first. I find the "half way between a track plan and a diagramatic map" a bit strange, and wonder what it really contributes in a world where diagramatic maps, track plans (via large scale maps), and quite a large proportion of signal box diagrams are available on-line. Good for "imaginary travelling" I should imagine (!). Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted July 1, 2016 Author Share Posted July 1, 2016 Agree with Kevin above. Looked at a copy in WHS and disappointed between the "track plan and diagramatic map" style as noted above. Didn't buy it in the end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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