Offered in good condition is a copy of David Hey's photographic survey of Diesels in the White Rose County published by OPC in 1988.

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LMS Miscellany Volume 2

Offered in good condition is a copy the second volume of H N Twells' look behind the scenes at the former London Midland & Scottish Railways published by OPC in 1984.

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Countdown to 1968 The Decline and Fall of Steam

Robert Adley shares his memories and sadness of the decline of steam from 1962 to 1968 in words and pictures.

Published in 1993 by OPC, the book features colour and black and white plates from around the country.

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Colin Marsden and Graham Fenn present an in-depth study of British Rail main line electric locomotives from the early NER overhead and third rail DC locos right up to the latest class 92, Eurotunnel Bo-Bo-Bo, and Eurostar power cars.

Published in 2001 by OPC, the book features black and white prints and scale drawings and is offered in very good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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Colin Marsden presents a photographic study in black and white and colour into AC overhead electrics in the Uk from the LBSCR overhead electric units in the early 1920s through the more modern west coast locos of the 1960s to the present day.

The book, published in 2007 by OPC, is offered in very good condition free of any obvious marks or damage.

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Written by Edgar Larkin and reprinted by OPC in 2006, the book is a study of Locomotive, Carriage and Wagon Building and Maintenance from 1825 to the present day.

The book is profusely illustrated with good quality black and white photos, plans and diagrams and is offered in excellent condition inside and out.

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John Vaughan tours Sussex and Hampshire and tells the history of the many branch lines which criss cross the counties.

Published by OPC in 2004, the extensive text is supported by good quality photographs, maps and other useful snippets, the book is offered in good condition throughout save for a small tear in the front d/j at the top right hand corner.

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Offered in good condition is a copy of Brian Beer's photographic album of Diesels in the Capital published by OPC in 1990.

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If you want to know how to prepare, fire and drive a steam locomotive, then Brian Topping's "The Engine Driver's Manual" published in 2000 by OPC is essential reading.

The book is offered in good condition throughout save for slight bumping on the lower right hand corner.

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Michael Jones looks at the routes, services and motive power in use on the North Wales coast in the last years of steam in words and pictures.  The main line is covered together with the many branch lines and industrial concerns.

Published by OPC in 1996, the book is free of marks or damage.

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OPC produced a series of books entitled Diesels on the Regions. This edition by Colin Marsden portrays those to be found on the former Southern Region and includes DMU's DEMU's and Electro-Diesels.  It has 188 good quality black and white plates and was published in 1984.

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Bob Essery continues his study of Midland Wagons with volume 2 which looks at Livestock Vehicles, Tank wagons, Non-Bogie Special wagons, brake Vans, Cranes and match trucks and all LTSR stock supported by black and white photos and drawings/plans.

The book, published by OPC in 1980 is offered with no obvious marks or damage.

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Peter Hay presents an album of pre-grouping locomotives and trains around the former LMS area.

The book, published in 1988, is offered in good condition free of any obvious damage or marks.

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H N Twells and T W Bourne take an in-depth look at the road vehicles used by the LMS from horse drawn drays to lorries and mechanical horses.

Published in 1983 by OPC, the book is offered in very good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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This is the combined paper back edition of John Cummings' books on Railway Motor Buses and bus services which was originally in two volumes published in 1978 and 1980 respectively.  It features concise details and maps of the various railway operated bus service in the British Isles supported by black and white photos.

The book, published by OPC is offered with no obvious marks or damage.

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Michael Harris investigates the changes which occurred to passenger services in Britain over the years between 1900 and 1968 through two world wars along with the commercial and operating policies which influenced their development.

The book, published in 1996 is offered in very good condition devoid of marks or obvious damage.

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Lawrence Waters presents a photographic study of the GWR's County 4-6-0s designed by Hawksworth in the mid 1940s to their last days in the 1960s. Sadly none were preserved but there is now a project to recreate one in preservation by using parts from derelict locomotives from Barry scrapyard.

Published in 2006, the book is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage save for a small owner's inscription on the frontispiece in pen.

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David Jenkinson presents a photographic study of Sir Henry Fowler's Royal Scot 4-6-0's from construction in the 1920s and 1940s to their last days in the 1960s and onwards to preservation.

Re-printed in 2001, the book is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage save for rippling to the front d/j at the top and bottom.

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RJ Blenkinsop produced four volumes of large format photographs of trains around the former Great Western Railway territory in the 1950s and 1960s of which this is the first.

The book is offered in good condition internally but the dust jacket has tears on the upper front cover, upper rear cover and spine.

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CJ Gammell presents an album of photos from LMS branch lines from around England and Wales in the 1950s and 1960s supported by maps and informative text.

The book, published by OPC/GRQ in 1991 is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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Nameplates of the Big Four

Frank Burridge presents an album of good quality black and white prints showing steam locomotive nameplates from the big four together with history and nameing details.

The book, reprinted by OPC in 2006 is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage .

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Ivo Peters presents an album of good quality black and white prints showing the Somerset & Dorset in its decline and fall in the mid 1960s.

The book, published by OPC in 1983 is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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Christopher Awdry looks at Brunel's Broad Gauge Railway in a book timed to co-incide with the centenary of the gauge conversion.  The book gives a fascinating insight into the development of the GWR's Broad Gauge routes and into its dismemberment.

The book, published by OPC in 1992 is offered free of obvious marks or damage save for wear on the top of the spine of the D/J.

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Peter and Ken Paye present a photographic study of trains on the Isle of Wight in the late 1950s and early 1960s to the end of steam supported by maps and track plans.

The book, published by OPC in 1979 is offered free of obvious marks or damage.

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Bob Essery & David Jenkinson present a comprehensive study of the Locomotives of the LMS and its constituent companies supported by plans, drawings and good quality black & white plates.

Volume 1 gives a general review and looks at liveries. 

The book, published by OPC in 1981 is offered in good condition internally. The dust jacket is price clipped, has slight damage to the top right corner of the front and a tear to the top of the spine.

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David Jenkinson presents a comprehensive study of LNWR Coaching Stock including the West Coast Joint stock. Supported by plans, drawings and good quality black & white plates.

Published by OPC in 1978 it is offered in good condition inside and out with no obvious marks or damage.

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Hugh Longworth presents an epic study of all the steam locomotives owned by British Railways between 1948 and 1968.  Brief technical details accompany each listing together with building, withdrawal and scrap dates supported by hundreds of photographs.

Interesting appendices include numerical statistics by year and loco type, chronological listings, Alphabetical listings of loco names, chronological listings by withdrawal date, and age at withdrawal.

Published by OPC in 2005 it is offered in very good condition inside and out with no obvious marks or damage.

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An Historical Survey of Selected GW Stations Vol 2 by R H Clarke and published by Oxford Publishing Company in 1979.

RH Clark presents a comprehensive study of Great Western Stations in the second  of four volumes. It features good quality black and white prints, plans, track layouts and supplementary information on a selection of GW stations around the network.

The book is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage save for being price clipped.

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Once Upon A Line Volume 3 by Andrew Britton and published by Oxford Publishing Company in 1990 ISBN 0860934837

Andrew Britton presents the third of four books detailing life on the Isle of Wight in steam days as told by railway personnel from the various constituent companies.

Volume 3 covers tales from footplate staff, gurads, permanent way staff, together with a records of Newport shed rosters, working timetables, Special notices, tank traps and rolling stock and passenger set formations.  The period covers two world wars up to the end of steam. The book is offered in good condition inside and out save for creasing to the top of the front of the dust jacket.

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Once Upon A Line Volume 1 by Andrew Britton and published by Oxford Publishing Company in 1983 ISBN 086093277X

Andrew Britton presents the first of four books detailing life on the Isle of Wight in steam days as told by railway personnel from the various constituent companies.

Volume 1 covers tales from footplate staff, guards, permanent way staff, together with a records of Ryde staff records, distances, crossings, tunnels, gradients and water columns and labelling of trains. The period covers two world wars up to the end of steam. The book is offered in good condition inside and out save for creasing to the top of the front of the dust jacket.

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The LNER Remembered by J S Whiteley & G W Morrison and published by Oxford Publishing Company.

J S Whitely and G W Morrison present a photographic tribute to the LNER and its 25 years of existence.

Published in 1979, the book is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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Twilight of Scottish Steam by Dr David J Hucknall and published by Oxford Publishing Company.

Dr David J Hucknall presents a photographic survey of the run down in steam operation in Scotland from 1962 to 1966.

Published in 1988, the book is offered in good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

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