Book Review: Ernest Marples – The Shadow Behind Beeching by David Brandon and Martin Upham
The book examines Marples' life and career, and demonstrates he was more than just the man responsible for instigating the infamous Beeching report.
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Book Review: Steam around Doncaster in the 1960s by Keith W. Platt
This book is the author’s personal recollection of scenes that were everyday occurrences of railways around the Doncaster area in the 1960s.
Book Review: One Man’s Railway, O Gauge in the Garden by Allen Jackson
This book is about the author’s efforts to build a model railway layout in his garden. It is based on Brymbo near Wrexham in North Wales.
Book Review: Lincolnshire Railways by Patrick Bennett
This book provides an insight into Lincolnshire’s railway history and the county's railways, both mainline and independent.
Book Review: The Clayton Type 1 by Anthony P. Sayer
This book from publishers Pen & Sword provides a detailed history of Clayton Type 1s as part of their “Locomotive Portfolios, Diesel & Elect…
Book Review: Whitland to Pembroke Dock by John Hodge
Newly published on 22nd April this year, Whitland to Pembroke Dock is the latest book in the West Wales Railways series from publishers Pen and Sword.
Book Review: The East Kent Railway by John-Scott-Morgan
This book from publishers Pen & Sword provides a pictorial appreciation of one of Britain's lesser-known railways, the East Kent Railway.
Book Review: The London and North Western Railway by Neil Smith
This book is a selection of articles from the Railway Magazine archives about the LNWR around the start of the 20th century.
Book Review: Britain’s Railways in the Second World War by Michael Foley
This book provides a history of Britain's Railways in the Second World War, often focussing on memories from those involved.
Book Review: Continental Traction by Jamie Anderson
This book features a selection of photographs taken between 2015 and 2020, featuring traction running on the European railway network.