RMweb Gold Popular Post Not Jeremy Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) At the printers and due in the next few weeks, a significant new railway book in a brand new format and style from Wild Swan. Covering an enduringly popular subject which I know is dear to the hearts of many of us on RMweb, Diesel Hydraulics a colour retrospective is authored and put together by Andrew Vines, a very competent photographer and enthusiast for all things hydraulic. Andrew's own work has already appeared in print with his 2006 Ian Allan book "Diesels in the Highlands" and in this new book he has drawn upon various resources and authorities on the subject in order to give readers as comprehensive and well informed an account as possible, all of which are duly acknowledged in the text. All of the photographs, with few if any exceptions, have not been seen in print before. They include the work of Andrew, his father and numerous other photographers, some well known, images having been purchased by Andrew via the Internet over many years. There is even one photograph taken by me - but don't let that put you off... In a new departure for Wild Swan the book is produced to a 215 X 275 landscape format. It has 128 pages, full colour glazed board covers and is printed on to high quality stock gloss art paper. The design and colour work has been carried out to a very high standard by Andrew and an industry leading talent and we are both very pleased with the way that the whole thing has come out. I hope it is the first of a series of Wild Swan books that will celebrate and reflect and record our railway scene in colour and to this end various other subjects and areas are currently being looked at. The idea, at least, is that the text should be as important and informative as the images, something which is not always easy to achieve when you are working from unknown collections or photographs taken by other people. Unlike so very many colour albums of this type, the captions in this book are extensively researched and thoughtfully written, and provide a wealth of information on the locomotives themselves, the trains being worked, the traffic being carried and the locations and lines that are pictured. There are also interesting observations on various aspects of the subject, several of which I knew nothing about until I read Andrew's text, together with some thoughtful reflections upon some of the issues that the railway faced fifty or so years ago. There are some unusual views and locations to tempt you, together with favourites of course, and all hydraulic classes are covered. Priced at £23.95 and available very soon, direct from Wild Swan or of course from all good quality booksellers and suppliers. I can hear those Maybachs from here already..... Simon Edited July 15, 2021 by Not Jeremy to add price 32 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleymodeller Posted July 9, 2021 Share Posted July 9, 2021 Looks like a great book. I look forward to seeing it when published. When will it be available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris M Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Yes when will it be available please? My birthday is very close and I would like to add it to my present list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Richard_A Posted July 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2021 Are there many south wales images in this book? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted July 14, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2021 (edited) Looks very good. Will need to find a bookseller that posts to the EU. Do you Simon? Edited July 14, 2021 by brushman47544 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted July 15, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2021 Advanced printed copies coming out from the printers next week, after which we should be able to give a likely delivery date. The book contains 5 images from Wales, 3 of sheds in South Wales, 1 in West Wales and one in North Wales(!) I'm afraid I'm unable to supply into Europe given the EU's new VAT regulations, I am currently looking in to possible solutions to this problem. Simon 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium younGGuns7 Posted July 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2021 Definitely one for my collection 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 Any update on publication date please? It doesn't appear to be on Wild Swan's website. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Strathwood Posted September 10, 2021 Trade Member Share Posted September 10, 2021 We have a large order for stocks in hand and the word we have heard is perhaps October. Kevin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted September 10, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2021 The books have been printed and are in transit. There is no date given as yet for delivery, but as Kevin says the likely date is October, I am hopeful of this being the early part of the month. There was a slight delay as we were keen to ensure the pictures were all as well reproduced as possible. Interest in this book is keen and I do not think that anyone will be disappointed when they see it. I attach a snap of one of my own favourite views from the book, a shot of Bath by Russell Leitch in Andrew's collection. Thank you all for your patience! Simon 9 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted October 13, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 13, 2021 Thank you very much to everyone who has ordered Andrew's new book and apologies for the continuing delay, all rather frustrating. However, I have just been told by my supplier to expect delivery of the books on the 24th October. Hopefully they will arrive here in Bath on that day. As soon as they are in stock, we will be working hard to send out all of your orders. Andrew has volunteered to pitch in as well, so customers might even get a note from the author with their books.... I leave you with a chapter heading page to give you a feel of what to expect. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member Strathwood Posted October 13, 2021 Trade Member Share Posted October 13, 2021 Jolly good news as we have a large order in for our customers who are chomping at the bit. Kevin 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted October 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 13, 2021 On 15/07/2021 at 16:07, Not Jeremy said: I'm afraid I'm unable to supply into Europe given the EU's new VAT regulations, I am currently looking in to possible solutions to this problem. Simon In the end I pre-ordered from the Book Depository as they have no problems shipping to the EU. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted October 14, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2021 A slight update, apparently the 24th is the date the books arrive on these hallowed shores. They will then need to make their way to me here in Bath and I'm not currently clear how long that will take. I will update this thread when I know.. In the meantime, here's another image from inside..... Gawd, at this rate I'll have given it all away and nobody will need the book!! 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted October 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2021 Better put me down for one please Simon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted October 29, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 29, 2021 It would now appear that the books will be delivered to me in Bath by the end of next week, the packaging is ready.... Thank you to everyone for your patience, not much longer to wait now. 10 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted November 4, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) The books have arrived and are now being distributed to all businesses and people that have ordered them. I am happy to say that Parksons (the printers) have done all Andrew's work full justice and we are both very pleased with the resulting book. It will now take a few days to get all of the orders out to everybody, thank you all for your patience. If you want to actually see a copy then Book Law should today have stocks and Bill Hudson books should get theirs tomorrow, James (Bill Hudson Books) is attending the Burton Railway Collectors Fair this weekend and will have the book with him. My wholesaler's copies went out today so many other booksellers will also have copies very shortly. Simon Edited November 4, 2021 by Not Jeremy apostrophe 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted November 8, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) WOO WOO! (my Dr tells me I'm not ready to make diseasel noises just yet). Edited November 8, 2021 by Tim Dubya I've ordered a copy, does it come with sound? 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brainh Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 (edited) Received my copy Wednesday but didn't have chance to open until last night. Absolutely top draw, especially the spread of previously unseen locations. Enclosed card from Andrew and postcard were an unexpected bonus. Thoroughly recommended. No links with Andrew or Not Jeremy other than as a very satisfied customer. Brian. Edited November 12, 2021 by brainh 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Not Jeremy Posted November 12, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2021 Thank you very much Brian, it is really good to get feedback and we are really pleased that you like the book. Andrew came in again this morning to help with packing, quite apart from anything else he definitely gets the award for the neatest addressing of packages! It is going pretty well so far.... Simon 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 13, 2021 2 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: Printed in Mumbai, is that in Yorkshire? Brilliant book, I blame everyone on here for making me buy a book about Diseasels! A nice smattering of class 22's too, which is nice. Cheers Simon Forget ye not that some very nice looking diseasal hydraulic machines were a regular part of the scene at 71G at one time - just in case you didn't know 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2021 My copy arrived yesterday and it is a truly magnificent collection of of excellently reproduced photos with colour schemes to suit everybody. As ever I do have one or two minor quibbles when it comes to a couple of location names in the captions - see note below. But on the other hand it is great to see a location identified as White Waltham when it really is White Waltham, something which is all too often erroneous. Now these are very minor quibbles within the overall quality and historical value of the book and I know (from bitter personal experience) that placing the location of, and sometimes dating, photos can be extremely difficult. But I did notice a couple where things don't appear to be quite right. Moreton, later Moreton-On-Lugg, was on the North & West; the location named as 'Moreton Sidings' was actually - in the WTT and Sectional Appendix, and on the signal box name plate - Moreton Cutting and the yard there was Moreton Cutting Yard (not 'sidings' - as it had been a busy marshalling yard). Clearly so named to distinguish it from the other 'Moretons' on the GWR'. Incidentally the photos in that vicinity must have been taken after May 1965 as semaphore signals remained in use until then. The brilliant shot of a 'Warship' on the Up Main Line taken from a train on the Up Relief is one I can't make fit with anywhere near Slough and the angle of the sun is wrong for that area. Overall it looks very much like the lineside just west of Ruscombe and the ATC ramps also for that location. 2 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted November 19, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 19, 2021 20 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: My copy arrived yesterday and it is a truly magnificent collection of of excellently reproduced photos with colour schemes to suit everybody. Most informative Mike, a very helpful review. My resolve is weakening... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertcwp Posted November 20, 2021 Share Posted November 20, 2021 I'm still working my way through my copy. It's a very good book and my coaching stock group even receives a plug in the introduction. I particularly like the Bristolian shot showing chocolate and cream Mark 1 stock with B4 bogies. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted November 20, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 20, 2021 41 minutes ago, robertcwp said: I'm still working my way through my copy. It's a very good book and my coaching stock group even receives a plug in the introduction. I particularly like the Bristolian shot showing chocolate and cream Mark 1 stock with B4 bogies. Fondly remembered as 1A98 TM-Paddington in the early 1960’s.Seen many times when I should have been at the top of Park Street in the University library 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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