Local author Michael back relives his days on the railway to look at the branch lines which converged on the Lincolnshire town of Spalding.

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Hugh Ballantyne takes a look in colour at the South African Garratts at work on the various two foot gauge networks in both their natural habitat, and in preservation in the UK.

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Mitchell and Smith look at the extensive network of lines in the Rhymney valley and to New Tredegar.

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In a continuation of the theme of looking at the railways of Mid Wales, Mitchell and Smith visit the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway.

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John Organ completes his trip down the Central Wales line by looking at the section of line between Llandeilo and Swansea plus the branches to Llanelli and Carmarthen.

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The latest volume from Middleton Press Covers the Branches from Cardiff to Dowlais and the Bute Branch.

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East Anglia is the basis of another of Middleton Press's publications looking at the history of various lines around the country.

Adderson & Kenworthy take a look at the network of lines around Lowestoft in Suffolk and the branch lines to Yarmouth  and Beccles.

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Pressing on with their quest to cover as much of the UK's railway network as possible, Middleton Press's Mitchell and Smith look at the S & MJR network of lines around Towcester in Northamptonshire and the branch lines to Banbury, Broom Jn, Olney, and Blisworth.

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The Middleton Press train now traverses the Central wales line from Craven Arms to Llandeilo looking at the various stations and infrastructure on the way.

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The joyful journey into the centre of Wales on this important, although single line railway, can be enjoyed with photographs from many eras. With only one intermediate station now open, the others can be admired in their rural charm, as can those on the two long-closed branches. The Snailbeach District Railway to various quarries makes a quaint additional excursion.

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This long forgotten rural route had few passenger trains, but carried much local produce. This survey examines the buildings, structures and signalling in detail and creates a comprehensive record of a past era in local transport between Peterborough and Kings Lynn.

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Due to their location behind the Iron Curtain, Romania and Bulgaria were among the most unapproachable countries of Europe to visit during the "Cold War" period. Apart from a few enthusiasts who were able to visit the area on specially organised tours, the railway activities of both countries were shrouded in mystery for many years. Both had a significant number of 76cm and 60cm gauge railways, of which sadly very few reminders have survived. This publication portrays the diverse wealth of narrow gauge operations that were once so much part of the everyday scene in this area of Southeastern Europe.

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Michael Longley looks at the history of ships and shipping in the South West from Dorset to the North Somerset coast in pictures and words.

The book is divided into four geographical sections and charts the fate of each of the ports on each section of coastline.

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Keith Smith and Vic Mitchell (Middleton Press) are seemingly on a quest to cover the whole of the country with their popular route albums.

This time it is the turn of the LM main lines between Bletchley and Rugby direct and via Northampton including the branch to Newport Pagnell

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This section of the East Coast Mainline abounds with railway interest. There was a vast number of junctions, and several graceful viaducts, together with both rural and urban stations. Most of the former have vanished, but are still shown in detail herein. At each end of the line was a locomotive works built by the firm founded by Robert Stephenson

Authors: Roger R Darsley and Vic Mitchell

Publisher: Middleton Press

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The branch line from Newport to Nantybwch forms the latest subject of Middleton Press's study of the railways of the Welsh Valleys.

The route was unusual due to the fact that much of the line owed its origins to the LNWR, whilst the southern end was distinctly GWR in appearance.

It also includes a study of the complex railway network at the docks at Newport and the lines leading to them.

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Companion to recently published books covering the Marches and Welsh border, the latest book (August 2008) covers the route from Shrewsbury to Wellington including the Madeley Route.
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Particularly topical at the moment but Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith would not have been able to predict it at the time, this latest volume of their extensive "Country Railway Routes" covers the route of the Severn Valley railway from Kidderminster to Bridgnorth and beyond to Shrewsbury and includes the cut off via Stourport on Severn. published by Middleton Press.

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Stephen Lockwood brings us a study of Blackpool Tramways or more accurately a commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the introduction of the steamlined trams.

The book follows a trip along the route with period views and plans together with detailed plans of the prototype streamlined single and double deck trams. Published by Middleton Press.

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Having covered the Western Main Line from Paddington to Cardiff for some years, the missing link to Swansea is now covered together with the Cowbridge and Porthcawl branches.

The book follows the usual Middleton Press format with maps, photgraphs and historical information covering locations along the route. 

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December's offering from Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith of Middleton Press looks at the former Oxford Wolverhampton Railway branch from Stourbridge northwards to Dudley, the LNWR line from Dudley to Wolverhampton and the GWR branch from Dudley to Halesowen.

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Pressing on with their quest to cover as much of the UK's railway network as possible, Middleton Press's Mitchell and Smith look at the network of lines around Cleobury Mortimer in Shropshire and the branch lines to Bewdley, Dittons Prior and Woofferton.

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Another book from Middleton Press in their Tramway Series is by Stephen Lockwood and looks at the Llandudno and Colwyn Bay Tramway and follows the Oakwood Press revised edition which can also be seen on this site.

It follows the tried and tested format with historical photographs, maps, timetables and views along the routes from inception to closure.

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Middleton Press are gradually covering all the tramway and trolleybus systems around the UK and this time, it is the turn of Scarborough Tramways and the associated Cliff Lifts.

It follows the usual format with scores of photographs and supporting evidence.

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Another book from Middleton Press covering the former GWR main lines in the Welsh Marches/borders.

This edition by Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith covers the section of line between Ludlow and Hereford and includes the Kington Branch.

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Middleton Press have been covering Wales and the Marches and their links with the West Midlands and this time their attention has turned to the route between Wolverhampton and Shrewsbury including the Kingswinford Branch.

Vic Mitchell and Keith Smith look at the various stations en route and the extensive photographs are supported by historical information and maps.

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The fascinating lines around Monmouth feature in this volume from Middleton Press with the branches from Pontypool Road, Lydbrook Junction, Coleford, and Chepstow via the Wye Valley covered in great detail along with scenes along the line and at stations supported by maps and interesting facts.

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The attention of the authors seems to have turned to the Marches and Welsh Borders with a whole raft of books in this area with more planned.

Shrewsbury to Ludlow via Craven Arms including the branch lines to Bishop's Castle and Clee Hill are the subject of this volume with the usual format of scenes along the lines, maps and useful information.

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