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The award for our most popular title for February was PORTRAIT OF THE SOUTHERN Q1 CLASS and the runner up was DIESEL DAWN 7 - WESTERN REGION CLASS 14 Diesel Hydraulic 0-6-0s D9500-D9555 

 

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The ever-popular Middleton Press range continues to cover the whole of the UK mainland railways with this most recent addition.

 

Scottish Main Lines Inverkeithing to Thornton Junction Via Cowdenbeath

 

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A reminder that we keep good stocks of around 500+ titles from this publisher all available with our 3 for 2 deal.

 

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FLASH SALE RRP is £30.00 SAVE 25% until midnight 19 March 2023 only, you can still combine within our 3 for 2 special offer.

 

BR SWINDON TYPE 1 0-6-0 DIESEL HYDRAULIC LOCOMOTIVES

CLASS 14 THEIR LIFE ON BRITISH RAILWAYS

 

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Among this week's new arrivals, we welcome.

 

Four-Coupled Tank Locomotive Classes Built by the Great Western Railway

This book is a comprehensive history of all twenty-six classes of four coupled tank engines commissioned by the Great Western Railway or built at their Wolverhampton and Swindon Works, from the Broad Gauge 2-4-0 and 4-4-0 tanks of the 1840s and 1850s to the well-known Collett 0-4-2 branch line engines of classes 48XX (later renumbered 14XX) and 58XX of the 1930s. As well as the Broad-Gauge engines, the strange looking ‘Covertibles’ of William Dean, a number of experimental ‘one-off’ designs, the numerous Wolverhampton 0-4-2Ts of the ‘517’ class and the Swindon built ‘2-4-0 ‘Metro Tanks’ are described with – where known – their allocation and operation. The book includes twenty weight diagrams and nearly 300 photographs, over 50 in colour. The four-coupled tank engines absorbed by the Great Western from other companies at or before 1923 will be featured in a separate volume to follow.

184 Pages packed with 150 many of which are previously unseen Black & White and Colour Photographs HARDBACK

 

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Set to arrive in our warehouse today we have British Railways The First 25 Years Volume 12: London Eastern Region and the limited run reprint of The Hendre Ddu Tramway - 'Blue Stones and Green Trees' LIMITED REPRINT DON'T MISS IT THIS TIME THE FIRST RUN SOLD OUT IN WEEKS! Another rarity to arrive this week has been Hospital Tramways and Railways 4th edition follow the links for more details.

 

 

 

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Now here is an important title for fans of British Railways in the steam era. 

Railway Times 1948

Railway Times is a new publication covering the British Railway period from 1948 on a year-by-year basis; what was happening on the newly nationalised railway, what was new and what was being seen for the last time. Compiled by Jeffery Grayer, each issue is of 80 pages and covers all six regions of the railway network.

This first issue starts by covering the changes and events on British Railways year by year starting from 1948. 1948 was a year of upheaval. Public ownership meaning four very different organisations had to begin to be welded into one corporate entity. This meant the start of a standardised policy stretching from Cornwall to Scotland and all places between. It was a fascinating year and one which is explored in this new title.

Contents

Introduction 3
Nationalisation – the outward and visible manifestations of change 4
The times they are a-changin’ 13
The 1948 Locomotive exchange trials schedules 15
British Railways advertisements 18
Peppercorn’s new pacifics 19
Straight outta Horwich! 23
Named expresses 25
Atlantic abomination 30
1948 in colour 34
Oil conversion scheme scrapped 37
Curtains for the Corris 38
Passengers no more on the East Kent railway 39
End of the line for passengers on the Easingwold railway 41
A re-opening of sorts 42
Scottish border floods 43
Canadian pathetic 52
Rugby testing plant 53
Royalty comes to Doncaster 57
Black 5 modifications 59
Last of the line 62
Nameplate news 66
Brief encounters 68
Accident report 71
First of the many – the main line diesel twins 72
Southern region round up 74
Loss Leader? 76
Also making the news 79
In the next issue 80


Issue 2:  Covering 1949 will be out in September 2023

80 Pages with 90+ B/W photographs. SOFTBACK

 

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Not a railway title but big on nostalgia for sure we have stocks of this to hand just now don't miss it for a wallow back in time.

 

Britain in the 1950s Ordinary Lives in Extraordinary Times – Memories of a Post-War Decade

 

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Let's start the week off with a new title, that's bound to be a winner so don't delay be sure to grab a copy for yourself, as good quality titles based around scrapping locomotives always sell out fast, we suspect this one will be no exception. Especially with a big well known and respected photographer's name involved, it's all colour and at a competitive price and part of our 3 for 2 deal too.

 

Colin Garratt’s Scrapbook

 

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Why not tie your copy in within our 3 for 2 deal

 

 

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Latest News from our friends at Irwell Press.

 

"Announcement Dear customers: after four decades of publishing, it is finally time to close the door on Irwell Press. The Directors, staggering into their dotage, have at last faced up to the march of time and will formally retire during April 2023. We have given it much thought and the time now feels right. We would like to thank all our customers for their support over the years; it has been greatly appreciated. All orders placed up to 31st.March 2023 via our website or phone will be fulfilled by Irwell Press.

 

The good news is that Kevin Derrick at Strathwood Publishing (who has been selling Irwell Press books for a number of years and shares the same warehouse & distribution facilities) is taking all our 'in stock' books - these can be ordered through his website https://strathwood.co.uk or by ringing 01234 328792.

 

A few Irwell titles currently in preparation have also been taken over by Strathwood and George Reeve will assist Kevin in their production and distribution, thereby maintaining the recognised style, formats and quality of reproduction associated with both publishers.

 

Please note that neither our trading name nor the business is being sold.

 

Kind regards, George, Chris and Wendy at Irwell Press."

 

I am sure you will likewise wish our friends at Irwell Press all the best for their retirement and join us in thanking them for the fabulous range of titles they have supplied us all with over many years, a big thank you, indeed.

 

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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...

 

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Just into stock we have these for devotees of Class 50s, the second new title on this popular class in the last month. Just to say that the last copies of Blood, Sweat and Glorious Thundering Fifties - The Combined Volume have now sold out, but we do still have a few copies left of FIFTY YEARS of CLASS 50s left if you are quick, perhaps you can make the most of a 3 for 2 deal along with Last Years of the Class 50s 1980 - 1994 if you haven't already bagged yourself a copy.

 

So, what are you waiting for take a look at this new title CLASS 50s ON THE WESTERN REGION and put yourself a deal together.

 

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On 07/04/2023 at 20:55, 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...

 

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Great to hear you will be carrying on the great work Kevin. 
 

Hopefully you have a book of the Manors in the wings too😀

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She is the World's most famous steam locomotive and celebrates her 100th year in 2023.

Grab your own copy of this bargain souvenir publication for yourself today.

It's packed with some delicious archive and colour photographs never seen before, and at a competitive price and part of our 3 for 2 deal too.

What's not to like?

 

FLYING SCOTSMAN CENTENARY SPECIAL

JUST £11.99

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Among the latest flush of new deliveries, we welcome these.

 

The LMS Princess Coronation Pacifics, 1937-1956 Their Design and Development

 

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Signals Passed at Danger

 

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It's Monday morning so let's start the week off again with a new title for us all. Great news for those already collecting the quarterly Western Times or looking to start their collection off or add to it with our 3 for 2 deal.

 

Western Times 6 continues the tradition of describing the detailed history of the company, its assets and activities. As with each issue the editors have attempted a wide cross-section covering several departments, hence we have the CME represented by 2-6-2T No 3902 and the later years BR Standards that operated on the WR, plus Part 2 of Hawksworth coaches. From the goods department there is the second part of West Country China Clay Traffic, from the signalling department, the 3-position signal at Paddington, and from the traffic department a detailed look at Hungerford station. There are also items on engineering and 1953 recalled as the last Coronation year. In all 80 sides packed with articles and illustrations as well Western Times regular features.

 

Contents

Introduction
Hungerford Through Time
Western Standards: From the Archives of R C Riley
The Hawksworth Coaches: Part 2 – Suburban Stock & Auto-Trailers
GWR Employee Dishonesty
From the Archives: 2-6-2 Tank – No. 3902
Three Position Signals
Book Review
Off the Beaten Track
Modern Traction: ‘Westerns’ in Colour
West Country Clay Traffic: Part 2 – China and Ball Clay in Devon
by Stuart Malthouse
Tothill Cutting: The Challenges of a Civil Engineering Project
1953 Remembered: The Last Coronation Year
The Great Western Trust (GWT) – Bulletin No.5
The Guard’s Compartment

 

Western Times 6

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Celebrate 4472 Flying Scotsman's first non-stop run to Edinburgh 95 years ago today with this special deal.

 

At 10.00 on 1 May 1928, what is now the World's most famous locomotive set off non-stop from Kings Cross for Edinburgh Waverley, ninety-five years ago today.

To celebrate we are offering for today only, this special deal, don't miss it.

 

Grab all three titles worth £62.89 for just £29.99 for today only

(offer only available in the UK).

That's

A Celebration of Gresley A1 & A3 Pacifics £25.95

NINETY YEARS ON The New Book of the A3 Pacifics £24.95

and

Flying Scotsman Centenary Special £11.99 

 

All three for just £29.99

for today only

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1 MAY 2023 ONLY

JUST £29.99

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Expected into stock today we have the latest volume in this important series, why not use this opportunity with our 3 for 2 offer to "bolster" your collection of this series as we have stocks of volumes 2, 3 & 4 still available.

The Acquired Wagons of British Railways Volume 5

Open Goods Wagons including Medium Goods, High Goods, Hybars, Shocks and PW Opens

 

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The most important mainline diesel design without doubt, love them or loath them if you are into modern traction, you shouldn't miss this one. Just arrived in our warehouse today, don't miss this chance to catch up with our 3 for 2 deal will you?

 

 

BRUSH TYPE 4 TO CLASS 47 THE FIRST 20 YEARS

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