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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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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Middleton Press have been covering many Narrow Gauge networks in Europe and this time their attention has turned to Cyprus.

Hugh Ballantyne looks at the various railways just at the time of closure and subsequent demolition and the extensive photographs are supported by historical information and maps.

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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 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 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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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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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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Local author Maurice Dart has produced this long awaited volume in Middleton Press's series looking at Narrow Gauge railways around the country.

Following the usual MP format, the book covers some 27 industrial, military, and tourist railways past and present.

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Popular author John Organ who has produced so many studies on the various narrow gauge networks in Europe returns to the Vivarais railways in Southern France to look at developments since his first book in the Ardeche and Haute-Loire regions. Published by Middleton Press.

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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.

The SVR as some might know was badly damaged by severe weather in 2007 and an appeal has been launched to raise money for the repairs which are expected to be complete by Easter 2008.

Donations can be made via the SVR's website.

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The lines to Epping and Ongar are well known to regular users and devotees of the Underground, but not many realise that these were once outposts of the former Great Eastern and later the LNER.

Jim Connor makes the journey from Stratford north-eastwards also covering the Hainault Loop. Published by 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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The Trolleybuses of South Shields form the subject of the latest Trolleybus classic from Middleton Press.

The book covers the history of the system from inception in the mid 1930s, to closure in April 1964.

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This volume brings together the memories of some of those who visit the world famous two-foot gauge line during its closure period. It also contains a variety of stories of the initial revival work, many of which have not been recorded before. Numerous unpublished and fascinating photographs of the era are included to bring to life these unusual accounts.

Authors: Michael Davies and Vic Mitchell

Publisher: Middleton Press

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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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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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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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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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