Book Review: Images of the British Railway Landscape by David Goodyear
The book captures the railway as part of the landscape, where the trains provide the soul and atmosphere that complement the landscape.
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Book Review: Croydon Tramlink – A Definitive History by Gareth David
This hardback from publishers Pen & Sword describes the history of Croydon Tramlink, which links Wimbledon with Croydon in South London.
Book Review: Illinois Railroads by Mike Danneman
The book provides an appreciation of the large numbers of railroads to be found in Illinois and highlights how they differ from British operating prac…
Book Review: Great Central Railway – Sheffield Main Line Services by Bob Pixton
This book continues the author’s series on the Great Central Railway, following his previous books on the Great Central around Manchester.
Book Review: Tool and Cutter Grinding by Dr Marcus Bowman
This book provides a valuable introduction to the mysteries surrounding the correct way to grind metalworking tools and cutters.
Book Review: Class 66 by Fred Kerr
This book provides a copiously illustrated story of the Class 66 locomotives, including their ownership, operators, liveries, and range of operations.
Book Review: Llanelly West to Carmarthen by John Hodge
Llanelly West to Carmarthen by former railwayman John Hodge is the first volume of his West Wales Railways series from publisher Pen & Sword.
Book Review: Unfinished Lines, Rediscovering the Remains of Railways Never Completed by Mark Yonge
This book looks at the neglected subject of railways that were planned but never materialised and how to find what is left of their remains.
Book Review: The Tyne & Wear Metro by Colin Alexander
This book, written by an author who lives on Tyneside, gives the background to the Tyne & Wear Metro and describes a journey around the system.
Book Review: The Railway through the Central Highlands by David Price
The Railway Through the Central Highlands by David Price combines a travelogue with an appreciation of the spectacular line from Perth to Inverness.