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Title, Author, Price & Photo

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001

Product Dimensions: 29 x 20.4 x 0.8 cm

A 'Railway Bylines' special, the first of a series, featuring the Somerset & Dorset railway in British Railways days. Through a photographic portfolio the line is shown as it was in the 1950s and 1960s when steam was the staple motive power, with the majority of quality photographs being published for the first time. Extended detailed captions plus a special article devoted to the Fowler 7F 2-8-0s recapture the atmosphere of this greatly missed railway route. 7 maps. 65 b/w photos. 56 pages. Softback

002

Product Dimensions: 27.4 x 21.6 x 2 cm

The book is arranged around the three constituent parts of the line, the Somerset Central, the Bath Extension and the Dorset Central, each with a charming introduction to its history and operation. Again there are accounts of working on the line, of firemen struggling to cross the Mendips, of children enjoying rides on the footplate, of people going about their daily lives using the railway, of pranks and fun, accidents and strange happenings. It is typical of the S&D that a travelling goat should eat all the luggage labels. These stories are accompanied by some of the most fascinating photographs yet assembled, most never seen before. Prince Michael of Kent, a keen engine driver himself, has written the foreword and there are delightful contributions in each section from singers Tony Christie (Is This the Way to Amarillo?) and Gary Brooker (founder of the rock band Procul Harum), both of whom recall their childhood train spotting days, and from Michael Eavis (of Glastonbury Festival fame) whose Worthy Farm straddled the line, and who provides some delightful memories of his early courtship days using the S&D

003

Product Dimensions: 29 x 20.4 x 0.8 cm

A 'Railway Bylines' special, the second in a series, featuring the Somerset & Dorset railway in British Railways days. Through a photographic portfolio the line is shown as it was in the 1950s and 1960s when steam was the staple motive power, with the majority of quality photographs being published for the first time. Extended detailed captions plus an article looking at Norton Hill Colliery recapture the atmosphere of this greatly missed railway route. 8 maps. 61 b/w photos. 56 pages. Softback

004

£19.99

Out of Print

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Out of Print

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006

Product Dimensions: 29 x 22.4 x 3 cm

This is a winning mix of railway and social history, all brought to life by wonderful photographs and illustrations, many never seen before. It features long-lost tiny rural stations and halts as well as those that still serve bustling market towns and big cities. It shows the stations themselves, and fascinating photographs of the people who inhabited them, such station masters, signalmen and the passengers, from businessmen to families. It includes an insight into areas such as station advertising and toy stations - topics that capture the imagination and our sense of fun. A variety of special feature spreads include: stations and animals, great disasters, station clocks, gardens, station art and stations in films. Each chapter also includes a 'Wish You Were Here!' spread displaying old postcards of the stations.

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This is a winning mix of railway and social history, all brought to life by wonderful photographs and illustrations, many never seen before. It features long-lost tiny rural stations and halts as well as those that still serve bustling market towns and big cities. It shows the stations themselves, and fascinating photographs of the people who inhabited them, such station masters, signalmen and the passengers, from businessmen to families. It includes an insight into areas such as station advertising and toy stations - topics that capture the imagination and our sense of fun. A variety of special feature spreads include: stations and animals, great disasters, station clocks, gardens, station art and stations in films. Each chapter also includes a 'Wish You Were Here!' spread displaying old postcards of the stations.

007

Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.8 x 1.6 cm

This is the first part of a definitive history of the railway line that once ran throughout the 60 miles from Southampton to Dorchester. Known as 'Castleman's Corkscrew', the middle section is now long gone, both the other two ends of the line are still on the railway map. This volume looks at the development and building of the railway and its operation in the nineteenth century and is packed with information in this comprehensive history, which includes the railways of Bournemouth and associated lines.37 maps/track plans. 165 b/w photos. 272 pages. Softback

008

Product Dimensions: 20.6 x 14.8 x 2 cm

This is the second part of a definitive history of the railway line that once ran throughout the 60 miles from Southampton to Dorchester. Known as 'Castleman's Corkscrew', the middle section is now long gone, both the other two ends of the line are still on the railway map. This volume looks at the period from 1900 and the effects of the grouping, the two world wars, the British Railways era and the impact of the Beeching Report, architecture and infrastructure, and into the 21st century. The railways of Bournemouth and associated lines are also covered. 9 maps/track plans. 294 b/w photos. 320 pages. Softback

009

£25.95

No details available

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010

Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 21.6 x 1.6 cm

13 maps. 119 b/w photos. 160 pages. Hardback

011

Product Dimensions: 27.2 x 22 x 2.2 cm

113 black/white photos. 160 pages. Hardback

012

£14.99

Info taken from book list provided by D Mouser

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013

Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.6 x 2 cm

Based on the recollections of former Somerset & Dorset staff, this book is intended for those interested in the history of the line, as well as those who use the S&D as the basis for their railway modelling activities.

014

£14.95

Second edition of a detailed study of the history of the railway lines in the Poole area from the earliest days through to today. Includes the main line routes, the Hamworthy Branch, and the Poole Quay Tramway. An appendix gives details of the Poole Park Miniature Railway; private sidings in Poole; freight workings in 1960; the Creekmoor Light Railway and the Poole Foundry. Packed with information this is a definitive reference work for all interested in the railways of this part of southern England. 15 maps. 260 b/w photos. 208 pages. Softback

015

£5.95

Softback. 64 b/w photos + 5 diagrams.
GMS Books.

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016

Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16.8 x 0.4 cm

Here is another in our series of Lost Railways titles which we intend will soon cover all of the counties of Britain. Featured are more than 50 very rare period photographs the stations and railways which used to bustle with steam locomotives arriving from all over England carrying hoards of tourists. Featured are photographs of Weymouth, Verwood, Lyme Regis, Swanage, Abbotsbury, Bridport, and many other locations.

017

ISBN-13: 978-1900138918

A collection of picture postcards featuring a selection of railway stations in the county of Somerset from the early and mid-years of the last century. With an introduction and informative captions. Map. 62 b/w photos. 36 pages. Softback

018

Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.4 x 0.6 cm

A collection of picture postcards featuring a selection of railway stations in the county of Dorset from the early and mid-years of the last century. With an introduction and informative captions. Map. 62 b/w photos. 36 pages. Softback

019

£15.00

The SOMERSET & DORSET in the Sixties
Combined Edition ??

020

Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.8 x 1.2 cm

This work covers: Railways around Bournemouth; The Somerset and Dorset line north from Bournemouth; The Great Western line from Weymouth; Weymouth, the Quay line and the Easton branch; Branches to Abbotsbury, West Bay and Lyme Regis; and the now preserved Swanage branch.

021

£14.99

In this book, the author has selected some 170 photographs from his father's extensive archive of images covering the line, to record the great variety of passenger and freight operations. Alongside the S & D's 7Fs the book records the many ex-LMS and ex-SR designs of locomotive that operated the line, as well as the BR standard types, notably the massive 9Fs 2-10-0s, often and uniquely see on passenger duties there. The photographs, many of which have never been published before are accompanied by detailed captions.

022

Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 16.8 x 1.2 cm

This book talks about: Weymouth to Yeovil; Upwey to Abbotsbury; Maiden Newton to Bridport West Bay; Weymouth Tramway; Weymouth to Portland and Christchurch; Yeovil Junction to Gillingham; Swanage Railway; and lines from Broadstone Junction.

023

£9.95

The Somerset & Dorset railway closed as a through line in March 1966 and this all colour album shows what became of the track, stations and other infrastructure during the immediate years after 1966. Using the authors photographs, the slow demolition of the buildings and lifting of track is graphically illustrated with the final section, from Radstock to Writhlington section not going until 1976. This is an S&D book with a difference and brings back poignant memories of a once working railway. 132 colour photos. 96 pages. Softback

024

£19.95

The traditional industries in Dorset were based on materials provided by the local geology and agriculture, such as quarrying for stone, clay and shale, the manufacture of lime, cement, bricks, pottery and tiles, or malting, brewing, corn milling, rope making and textiles. With this came the development of the railways, roads, tramways and ports. This detailed study examines these and many other aspects of Dorset's history in the industrial period, while the archaeology illustrates how the physical remains of industry are a fascinating legacy of the past. 10 maps. 253 b/w photos. 160 pages. Hardback

025

£14.99

A nostalgic look back to the days of steam traction on the Salisbury to Exeter Central route, compiled from various sources by the author, who worked as a locomotive fireman based at Yeovil Town shed. This photographic album covers the period from the days just after Nationalisation through to the 1960's and features the variety of steam power to be seen, with all photographs having informative captions. 2 maps. 79 b/w photos. 80 pages. Laminated landscape hardback

026

£16.95

81 colour photos. 72 pages. Softback

027

£14.99

The 2007 edition will feature any new schemes which have opened since the previous edition was published and details of any which are no longer running or open to the public. This book always sells strongly across the country.  There are preservation centres and heritage railways in virtually every region and county across the United Kingdom. Most visitors to preserved railways are not railway enthusiasts but rather those who follow the brown signs to various attractions such as National Trust properties. This handy and portable guide to locations and running times thus appeals to a much broader audience than most railway titles.

028

£13.95

17 maps. 3 scale line drawings. 102 black/white photos. 160 pages. Softback

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As above pictures  - Individual mouse mats with images of Shillingstone, Sturminster Newton, Blandford Forum & Stalbridge.  £2.75 each

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£12.50

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Shillingstone Totem Mug £ 5.00 each

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£3.50 each

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for Broadstone, Sturminster Newton, Shillingstone, Blandford Forum, Bournemouth West and Stalbridge

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