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The first in a series of books on GWR Branch Lines. This book was written by author Ian McCall and published in 2018 by Mainline and Maritime is an 82-page softback book titled The Gwili At 40. The book celebrates the 40 years of preservation for Gwili Railway with a vast range of photographs. The book...

In the 1960s, Crewe provided a fascinating and almost never ending procession of steam, diesel and electric locomotives. A wide variety of traction is portrayed, from the humble 'Jinty' shunting empty stock to the impressive 'Duchess' Pacific s. Almost every type of ex-LMS loco could be seen at Crewe,...

170 Page Hardback book written by the author John Hunt published in 2022 provides a look back over the years up to the present day of the 18 mile preserved railway North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Along with a wide selection of photographs the book begins with a glimpse of the railway during the period...

128 page hardback pictorial album which forms part of a series of Standard Gauge Album of books. This book written by Iain McCall, published in 2021 by Mainline and Maritime is full of photographs of scenes on the 10 mile preserved Llangollen Railway in North Wales. Throughout the book is high quality...

Published in 2021. Published by Mainline Maritime. Written by James Waite. This 128 page hardback pictorial album book forms part of a series in the narrow gauge album series of books also published by Mainline and Maritime. Using a wide range of photographs in which were taken on a number of visits...

The programme, which also includes the work of other amateur cameraman, begins at York in 1964 before heading east to the market town of Malton where a line led to Gilling, Ampleforth and Coxwold. A journey on the branch's pick-up goods gives a fascinating reminder of BR's rural freight operations in...

The programme starts at Perth, which in the early 1960s handled large numbers of freight and passenger workings. Its motive power depot - one of the largest in Scotland - was distinguished by being one of only the very few where ex-LMS and ex-LNER Pacific s could regularly be seen together. Although...

In September 1935, the first of the Class A4 Pacific s emerged from the London North Eastern Railway s Doncaster Locomotive Works. With their futuristic streamlined design and high-speed running, they quickly established themselves as favourites amongst both the travelling public and rail enthusiasts....

Described by the LMS as The Gateway to Scotland , Carlisle is the starting point of the programme with scenes filmed in 1962 at Citadel Station and Kingmoor Depot. Steam traction is predominant, with Duchess Pacific s still handling WCML expresses! North of Carlisle on the WCML, Beattock Station is featured...

The East Coast Main Line to the north of Newcastle is probably the least known section of the major Anglo-Scottish rail links. With the 124 miles between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Edinburgh boasting only one major station, Berwick-upon-Tweed, many enthusiasts did not venture north of Newcastle. Covering...