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Book Review: Locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway: A Definitive Survey 1854-1966 by Tim Hillier-Graves

This book from the publisher’s 'Locomotive Portfolios' series describes both the locomotives of the Somerset & Dorset Railway but and its histor…

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This book describes many memorable sights to be seen from the train during a journey along the East Coast Main Line from King's Cross to Edinburgh.

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This book provides a brief insight into the history and workings of the Prairie Tanks of the Great Western Railway

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Everyone at RailAdvent would like to wish all our readers a Merry Christmas. We are taking a few days off and hope that you get…

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This book is a portfolio of steam-hauled rail tours from the time when a ban was imposed on the use of steam on Britain’s main lines through to the …

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This book, provides a family insight into the man who paints elephants' and his lifelong interest in railways.

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This book shows Class 37s around the length and breadth of Scotland working on passenger and freight trains and at rest in maintenance depots.

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This book examines how, from the early days of steam, railways have driven the development of countries around the World.

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This book illustrates locomotives at Cardiff Canton during its time as a diesel locomotive maintenance depot from 1964 until its closure in 2004.

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This book shows the surprisingly large number of different types of electric locomotives on Britain's railways and the variety of trains they hauled.

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