The North & West Route Vol 3B Abergavenny Brecon Road to Maindee Junction by John Hodge and published by Wild Swan December 2011.

John Hodge continues his look at the North & West Route through the Welsh Marches by concentrating on the section between  Abergavenny Brecon Road and Maindee Junction in Newport. It looks at the overview of the line and its traffic followed by a detailed study of each of the intermediate stations with maps, plans, and typical views of each location.

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Modelling Trees Part 1 Broadleaf Trees by Gordon Gravett and published by Wild Swan Publications in Summer 2011.

Accomplished modeller Gordon Gravett shows us how he makes trees in this the first of two books. The book covers Broadleaf trees and is profusely illustrated with full colour photos of prototype and model trees and stages of construction. Supported by drawings and comprehensive text.

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British Railway Journal No 76 published by Wild Swan Publications in Spring 2011.

The latest issue of the infrequent British Railway Journal has been published with articles on Elmers End, Wotton to Brill, The Super D's and Towcester in the 1930s.

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LNWR Wagons Volume 2 by members of the LNWR Society and published by Wild Swan in 2011

A group of authors from the LNWR Society present the second of three volumes on the products of the LNWR works at Earlestown. The soft-back book continues by looking at covered goods wagons, vans for perishable traffic, miscellaneous vans, boiler trolleys and general bogie trolleys and concludes with amendments and additions from volume 1.

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The Slough Estates Railway by Jaye Isherwood and Published by Wild Swan

New from Wild Swan in Winter 2010 is a new and enlarged book by Jaye Isherwood on The Slough Estates Railway which started its life at the end of the First World War to serve a massive Army repair depot.

The book tells the history of what became the Slough Trading estate and the railway serving it.

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Creating Model Buildings in 4mm & 7mm by Geoff Taylor and Published by Wild Swan

New from Wild Swan in Winter 2010 is a manual by Geoff Taylor on how to construct model buildings in both 4mm and 7mm scales however the principles apply equally to other scales.

The book looks at the materials and tools needed to construct buildings followed by tips and hints on how to reproduce brickwork, windows and rooves followed by worked examples with pictures of the prototype and models under construction and later finished.

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LMS Loco Profile No13 The Standard Compounds

New from Wild Swan in Winter 2010 is a study by David Hunt, Bob Essery and John Jennison into the various orders of LMS Standard Compound locomotives.

The book follows the format of the previous volumes with photographs and scale drawings.

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The North & West Route Vol 3A Hereford & Abergavenny Junction by John Hodge and published by Wild Swan Nov 2010.

John Hodge continues his look at the North & West Route through the Welsh Marches by concentrating on the section between Hereford and Abergavenny Junction. It looks at the overview of the line and its traffic followed by a detailed study of each of the intermediate stations with maps, plans, and typical views of each location.

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LMS Loco Profile No14 The Standard Class 3 Freight Tank Engines

New from Wild Swan in Winter 2010 is a study by David Hunt, Bob Essery and John Jennison into the various orders of LMS Standard Class 3 Freight Tank Engines, more commonly known as "Jinties".

The book follows the format of the previous volumes with photographs and scale drawings.

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The Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway by Glyn Williams and published by Wild Swan.

Glyn Williams presents a detailed study of the Welshpool and Llanfair Railway linking the standard gauge network at Welshpool through Castle Caereinion to the small town of Llanfair Caerinion.

Having passed to the ownership of the government in 1914, it passed to the Great Western Railway in 1921, and to British Railways upon Nationalisation. Closure came in 1956.

The book looks at the history of the line and its rolling stock in the period up to closure with detailed plans, photographs, maps and architectural drawings. 

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Peter Squibb uses his 28 years in the railway signal & telegraph department to shows us how he makes semaphore signals. Includes copious description of construction details and materials used supported by photographs of the prototype.

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This is the third part of the series by Tony Atkins looking at the freight operations of the Great Western Railway. Please see separate entries for copies of the introduction and London area depots (2A).

This volume looks at Goods Depots and their operation with particular reference to those located in the Bristol, Wolverhampton and Cardiff areas.

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Ian Pope & Paul Karau present the long awaited fourth volume of a series of 6 books on the Severn & Wye Railway in the Forest of Dean.

This volume looks at the Mineral Loop which served Collieries at CrumpMeadow, Woorgreen, Lightmoor, New Fancy and Pillowell.

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Following on from Volume 1, this volume by Anderson & Twells looks at LMS railway signeage, timetables & poster boards, platform numbering, station seats, barrows and trolleys.

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Well known author on the history of the Railways of Kent Brian Hart presents a detailed study of the former Colonel Stephens line linking the Rother valley with the main railway network.

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Following on from Volumes 1 & 2 which covered wagons from the LNER Southern and North Eastern Areas (also available to order on-line) , Peter Tatlow now moves on to those from the Scottish area with ex NB and GNS wagons in the now well proven format which makes his books so sought after and respected.

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New from Wild Swan in Winter 2009 is a study by David Hunt and John Jennison into the various orders of LMS Diesel Electric shunter which formed the prototype of the highly successful 0-6-0 shunter still widely used on the railways of Britain some 55 years after introduction.

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The long awaited Pictorial Supplement to LMS Locomotive Profile No 11 The "Coronation Pacifics" has arrived from Wild Swan.

Compiled by John Jennison, Bob Meanley, Bob Essery, Fred James and David Hunt, the book contains further photographs of the class in action and further plans and diagrams.

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Hot on the heels of Issue 29 comes Issue 30 which features articles on:-

St Pancras Tunnel and the Widened Lines

Bob Essery on LMS Locomotives

A brief history of signal box construction and organisation of the LMS

LMS Goods Stations

LMS Signals

LMS Parcels traffic &

Manipulation of passenger carrying stock.

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Chris Pilton explains how to produce models of buildings to the high quality displayed at Pendon Museum with reference to photographs and plans of the prototype.

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Geoff Kent continues his trilogy of 4mm wagon books by looking at general merchandise vans, special purpose vans and tank wagons.

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Iain Rice explains how he approaches the construction of etched brass locomotive kits by explaining first how etched brass kits are created, then going through the process of actually building the kit, the tools required, and hints and tips on how to get the best from the model.

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Well known narrow gauge modeller Peter Kazer explains the hobby of Narrow gauge railway modelling by looking at the prototype through a selection of photographs and goes through the various stages of recreating a narrow gauge model to completion.

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Prolific writer on model railways Iain Rics shows us how he builds finescale track in 4mm. It should be noted that the same principles apply to any scale not just 4mm.

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The material commonly referred to as Whitemetal is popular amongst those producing limited run kits due to its relatively low cost.  Many modellers (me included) find such kits easy to build and this volume by Iain Rice shows us how to get the best out of these kits whether by gluing or by soldering.

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Iain Rice explains how to construct a working chassis for the many locomotive kits on the new and second-hand market.

Getting it right is crucial and whilst many people go to great lengths to ensure that the loco looks like the prototype, it is of little use if it runs badly. Iain examines the techniques and pitfalls and shows how to produce a free running chassis.

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In the second of two volumes on modelling in 7mm scale, Gordon Gravett explains how to build a layout and shows us how to pick out the sorts of detail which is so often missing from layouts but leave us with everlasting memories.

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Well known expert on landscape modelling Barry Norman reveals the dark secrets behind adding the finishing touches to your layout by looking at different styles of baseboard construction, materials that can be used in creating the superstructure to detailing.

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This is the second of two volumes written by John Lewis and published by Wild Swan on the subject of Great Western Auto Trailers which were so common on branch lines all over the former GWR area up until the mid 1960s. Volume 1 is out of print.

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This is the first of four volumes to look at the wagons operated by the former LNER and its absorbed companies by well known authority on the LNER Peter Tatlow.

Volume one looks at those wagons from the Southern Area from the former Great Northern, Great Central and Great Eastern railways.

Please see separate entry for volume 2.

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A group of authors from the LNWR Society present the first of two volumes on the products of the LNWR works at Earlestown. Starting with an overview of mechanical details and liveries, the book goes on to look at individual wagon types.

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Volume two continues on from the first volume by looking at the design, construction and use of covered goods, coal and mineral, bogie merchandise, livestock, tank, ballast and special wagons all supported by diagrams and photographs.

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Well known expert on the former Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Noel Coates presents the first of a two part study into the numerous wagons either built, purchased or acquired by the railway in its 83 year history. Please see separate entry for Volume 2.

Each chapter contains a comprehensive design history, photographs and drawings which should prove invaluable to anyone modelling the railway.

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David Hunt, Bob Essery and Fred James look in detail at the former Midland Railway 700 class Double Frame goods engines dating from the late 1860s and 1870s and lasting through well into LMS days.

The study is supported by detailed plans and photographs.

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The well known trio of experts on all things LMS and Midland turn their attention to the former Midland Railway 1833 and 2228 Class bogie passenger tank locomotives which were built in various batches between 1875 and 1900.  The book is full of plans and supporting photographs.

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John Hodge concludes his study of the South Wales main Line by looking in depth at the section between Bridgend (West) and Swansea in the 1950s and 1960s.

The book is crammed full of plans, maps and photographs of stations and locations of interest along the line.

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Stanley C Jenkins and Roger Carpenter take a close look at the Alcester Branch in Warwickshire from Bearley to Alcester.

The book describes the history and geography of the line and is supported by maps and photographs.

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John Lewis presents a selection of official GWR drawings of carriages built in the 20th Century including Dreadnoughts, Concertina Coaches, Toplights, Collett High Waist, Collett Large Window, and Hawksworth Brake Thirds.

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Out of print for several years, we welcome the return of Geoff Kents first volume on making 4mm wagons which covers opens, mineral wagons and hoppers.

He takes us through basic building principles, then looks at various prototypes and models thereof.

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In a step up from the previous offerings from Wild Swan, Ian Rathbone shows us how to paint and line our models by means of a high quality mainly colour guide.

The handbook takes us from preparation through the various stages (including the mysteries of airbrushing!) to varnishing to ensure that you have a quality model every time.

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G Toms and R J Essery examine the history, design and operation of the Claughton and Patriot 4-6-0s from their origin in LNWR days through the LMS period to BR days.

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The third study into LMS locomotives from Wild Swan looks in detail at the LMS parallel boilered 2-6-4 tanks which came out of Derby works from 1927 and totalling 127 locomotives.

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This is the first of three volumes by David Hunt, Fred James and Bob Essery published by Wild Swan looking at the popular LMS Black Five class of 4-6-0 mixed traffic locomotive and concentrates on the origins and design of the class and the first batches from 5000 to 5224. Please see separate entries for the other volumes.

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LMS Locomotive Profile 11 looks in detail at the Coronation Class Pacifics.  This an essentiqal book for anyone who has an interest in the class or wishes to model one with a multitude of photographs and detailed engineering drawings.

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Following previous practice, the quartet of authors Bob Essery, John Jennison, Fred James and David Hunt have produced a pictorial supplement to the main volume on the LMS Standard Class 4 0-6-0 goods engines.

No 10 in the series of profiles covering LMS locomotives by David Huint, John Jennison, Bob Essery and Fred James turns to the standard class 4 0-6-0 goods engines.  Please see next item for the photographic supplement

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Messrs Hunt, James, Jennison and Essery conclude their in-depth study of the popular LMS Black Five class of LMS 4-6-0s by looking at the Caprotti Valve Gear engines and a class summary. Please see separate entries for the other parts of this series.

There is a slight defect in the lamination to the spine so is offered at £14.95.

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Part six of the study into LMS Black Fives covers those locomotives numbered between 4658 to 4999, and 5225 to 5499 which were fitted with either Stephenson or Walschaerts valve gear.

The work includes copious photographs and works drawings to help anyone wishing to recreate the class in model form.

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First part of a three part series of books by Bob Essery featuring the photographs of D J Norton who spent the best part of 20 years photographing the railway scene at locations throughout the West Midlands.

This volume looks at the LMS Midland Division former Birmingham & Gloucester railway lines and links thereto whilst part 1 covers the LMS Western Division Lines, and part 2 the LMS Midland Division lines of the former Birmingham and Derby Railway and the links to it.

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First part of a three part series of books by Bob Essery featuring the photographs of D J Norton who spent the best part of 20 years photographing the railway scene at locations throughout the West Midlands.

This part covers the LMS Midland Division lines of the former Birmingham and Derby Railway and the links to it, whilst part 1 covers the LMS Western Division Lines,  and part 3 looks at the LMS Midland Division former Birmingham & Gloucester railway lines and links thereto.

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First part of a three part series of books by Bob Essery featuring the photographs of D J Norton who spent the best part of 20 years photographing the railway scene at locations throughout the West Midlands.

This volume covers the LMS Western Division Lines, Part 2 the LMS Midland Division lines of the former Birmingham and Derby Railway and the links to it, and Part 3 looks at the LMS Midland Division former Birmingham & Gloucester railway lines and links thereto.

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A new publication by well-known LMS Society members V R Anderson and H N Twells looks at those items and structures which can be found alongside the railway such as stations, lamps, crossings, and nameboards.

It is an essential tool for those modelling the LMS and its successors with numerous good quality photographs and scale drawings.

See Part 2 for further details on signeage, timetables, poster boards, platform numbering, seats, barrows & trolleys.

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John Hodge continues his look at the North & West Route through the Welsh Marches by concentrating on the section between Shrewsbury and Hereford. It looks at the overview of the line and its traffic followed by a detailed study of each of the intermediate stations with maps, plans, and typical views of each location.

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This is the first of hopefully a new series of books looking at the North and West route between Shrewsbury, Hereford and Newport by John Hodge and concentrates on Shrewsbury. See below for Volume 2.

Available to order with delivery in about a week.

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This is the second part of the series by Tony Atkins looking at the freight operations of the Great Western Railway. Please see separate entry for copies of the introduction.

This volume looks at Goods Depots and their operation with particular reference to those located in the London area.

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Following on from Volume 1 which covered wagons from the Southern Division (also available to order on-line) , Peter Tatlow now moves on to those from the North-Eastern area in the now well proven format which makes his books so sought after and respected.

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