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Here you will find the latest books released by Black Dwarf/Lightmoor Press. Those published in the last six months or so may be found on previous pages, or you can use the search button. Earlier titles can be found as available by downloading the catalogue at www.geoffgamblebooks.co.uk
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The Crystal Palace High Level Railway by John Gale and published by Black Dwarf Lightmoor in the autumn of 2011.
John Gale tells the story in words and pictures of the former London Chatham and Dover's branch line from Nunhead Junction to Crystal Palace High Level which closed in 1954 being one of the very few electrified suburban lines in London to close.
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Haymarket Motive Power Depot, Edinburgh - A History of the Depot, its Work, and Locomotives 1842 - 2010 by Harry Knox and published by Lightmoor Press in the autumn of 2011.
Harry Knox relates the full history of the engine shed at Haymarket, Edinburgh which was built in 1842 for the Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway. Now the principal DMU depot for Scotrail, the book gives comprehensive plans, diagrams and photographs of the depot through the years and the motive power based there.
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Western Region Steam 1950 - 1965 by Mike Arlett and David Lockett and published by Lightmoor Press in the autumn of 2011.
Mike Arlett and David Lockett present a further collection of good quality black and white plates from the Norman Lockett collection, this time covering BR Western Region steam from 1950 to 1965.
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The Caledonian Railway "Jumbos" - The 18in x 26in 0-6-0s by H J C Cornwell and published by Lightmoor Press in conjunction with the Caledonian Railway Association in the autumn of 2011.
H J C Cornwell presents a comprehensive study of The Caledonian Railway "Jumbos" which were a class of 0-6-0 goods engines and formed the largest class of locomotives in Scotland. They were built between 1883 and 1897 and when fitted with air braked were also employed on passenger trains.
Supported by photographs, plans, and diagrams
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The London, Brighton & South Coast Railway - The Bennett Collection by Klaus Marx and published by Lightmoor Press in the autumn of 2011.
Klaus Marx presents a collection of good quality black and white plates from the photographic archives of Henry and Walter Bennett who lived in Hove and photographed the various goings on on the LBSCR between the late 1890s and 1910.
Supported by photographs, plans, maps and diagrams
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Monorails of the 19th Century by Adrian S Garner and published by Lightmoor Press in the autumn of 2011.
Adrian S Garner presents a comprehensive study of 19th Century Monorails from their inception in the 1820s through to the construction of the highly successful Wuppertal Schwebebahn built at the end of the century.
Supported by photographs, plans, maps and diagrams
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Private Owner Wagons - A Tenth Collection by Keith Turton and published by Lightmoor Press in the autumn of 2011.
This is the tenth volume from Author Keith Turton and published by Black Dwarf Lightmoor.
Like its predecessors, it seeks to highlight a selection of private owner wagons not covered in previous editions and each edition seems to generate more interest, and more unseen material. It also includes addendums to the previous additions in the light of new information.
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The Brendon Hills Iron Mines & West Somerset Mineral Railway by Black Dwarf Lightmoor in Summer 2011.
This is a detailed study of the iron mines of the Brendon Hills in Somerset and of the West Somerset Mineral Railway which was a standard gauge incline more than a kilometre in length.
Supported by photographs, maps, plans and other ephemera.
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The Minehead Branch by Ian Coleby reprinted and with limited revisions and published by Black Dwarf Lightmoor in Summer 2011.
This is a much requested reprint of Ian Coleby's in-depth study of the Minehead branch which contains detailed plans, maps and photographs.
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Shropshire & Montgomery Light Railway under Military Control 1940 - 1960 by Mike Christensen OBE and published by Lightmoor Press in spring 2011.
Mike Christensen OBE tells the history of the eighteen mile long Potteries Shrewsbury & North Wales Railway (or better known as the Shropshire and Montgomery Light Railway) when it was under military control between 1940 and 1960 in words, pictures, drawings and plans.
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Track Layout Diagrams of the Great Western Railway and B (WR) 19 Bristol by RA Cooke and published by Lightmoor Press.
This is a continuation of the long running series of track diagrams this time covering Bristol over the period from the late 19th Century to the late 20th Century
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Vickers' Master Shipbuilder Sir Leonard Redshaw by Leslie M Shore and published by Lightmoor Press in spring 2011.
Leslie M Shore tells the first biography about the Vickers shipyard and particularly the life of Sir Leonard Redshaw who was noted for his innovation in welded submarine and ship construction.
The informative text is supported by many photographs.
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The Cathcart Circle by Jack Kernahan and published by Lightmoor Press in 2010.
Jack Kernahan provides a history of the eight mile long Cathcart Circle from the first plans and opening in 1886 until the present day, including motive power and rolling stock, electrification, track layout and signalling, and the role of the line in popular folklore.
The text has been thoroughly updated for this second edition, with additional appendices, photographs and plans.
Published in conjunction with the Caledonian Railway Association
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Basil Jeuda presents the first of three Volumes looking at the fate of the North Staffordshire Railway after it was taken over by the LMS in 1923.
Armstrong Whitworth A Pioneer of World Diesel Traction by Brian Webb and published by Lightmoor Press in conjunction with the Railway Correspondence and Travel Society.
The late Brian Webb tells the story of Armstrong Whitworth's involvement in the development of Diesel Traction from its factory on the banks of the River Tyne from the turn of the 20th Century to cessation of production in 1937.
The book features the historical background, photos and plans of the various railcars, main line locomotives and shunters built for both the UK and continental markets.
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Basil Jeuda presents the first of three Volumes looking at the fate of the North Staffordshire Railway after it was taken over by the LMS in 1923.
Published by Lightmoor Press, the book features the historical background, the main line North and South of Stoke, the Canal System and Hotels and the Market Drayton Line and uses over 400 photographs plus maps and other ephemera.
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Nigel Nicholson, Trefor Jones and Mike Morton Lloyd of the Welsh Railways Research Circle present the first of a series of drawings from pre-grouping railway companies in Wales covering the Rhymney Railway. Locomotives, carriages and wagons are covered with supporting number ranges, plans and photographs.
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Mike Arlett and David Lockett present a further collection of good quality black and white photographs from the Norman Lockett Archive.
The book is divided into various locations and eras around the former GWR area.
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Keith Turton in his eighth edition of the series of books on Private Owner Wagons published by Lightmoor Press takes a look at wagons used in the coal trade and associated industries plus the products of the Midland Waggon Company of Birmingham.
An interesting study of the wagons employed is supported by a description and history of the owning company and relevant black & white plates.
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Richard Harman presents a well researched and good value book on the "Strawberry Line" which is the local term used for the East Somerset and Cheddar Valley railways ran from Yatton to Witham via Wells.
The book is packed full of interesting facts, photographs and plans.
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This book from the collection of David Lockett seeks to give an illustrated history of the Somerset and Dorset Railway.
Well known author Mike Arlett uses the quality photographs tell the history and life on the line over the 30 or so years in question.
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This is the seventh volume from Author Keith Turton and published by Black Dwarf Lightmoor.
Like its six predecessors, it seeks to highlight a selection of private owner wagons not covered in previous editions and each edition seems to generate more interest, and more unseen material.
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The second re-released volume of Track Diagrams from R A Cooke covers the lines within Cardiff Docks South of the Great Western main line.
This book is available to order with delivery in about a week.
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Published by Lightmoor and written by Phil Coutanche, an authority on SECR carriages, this book looks at the various designs of passenger rolling stock built by the SECR before grouping in 1923.
Each design is supported by photographs and a 4mm scale drawing.
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Private Owner Wagons - A Ninth Collection from Lightmoor Press
This is the ninth volume from Author Keith Turton and published by Black Dwarf Lightmoor.
Like its predecessors, it seeks to highlight a selection of private owner wagons not covered in previous editions and each edition seems to generate more interest, and more unseen material. It also includes addendums to the previous additions in the light of new information.
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This is the sixth volume of Keith Turton's study of Private Owner wagons from Lightmoor Press.
Again it covers PO wagons from all over the country including follow up articles from the fifth edition and matters arising from earlier editions.
See the Geoff Gamble Books website for earlier editions.
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A new book on Caledonian Railway Liveries from Jin MacIntosh and published by Lightmoor Press.
The culmination of many years of careful research, it examines all aspects of colours, pigments, crests ,scrolls, and lining used on CR locomotives, carriages and wagons from 1845 to 1923.
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