Geoff Gamble Books second-hand. Only a minute proportion of my second-hand collection is listed here although more will be added as time allows. Here you will find books on Continental railways - North American and European Prototypes in a variety of languages. If there is anything rare you are looking for, an e-mail is recommended. Please note that the postal rates quoted are for internal mail within the UK. I am happy to quote for rates by surface or air mail to other countries.



Santa Fe in the Mountains

Written by George H Drury in 1995 and published by Kalmbach Publishing in the USA, the book is a collection of good quality black and white photographs of steam locomotives on the Santa Fe on the Raton, Cajon and Tehachapi passes in the West. Supported by maps and informative text. 

The book is in good condition with no obvious marks or damage save for wear to the corners.

Postal rates quoted are by 1st class mail within the UK only.

Customers from abroad should enquire before ordering as to postal rates to overseas addresses.

£14.99
(+ postage: £1.87)


The Malta Railway

Joseph Bonnici and Michael Cassar tell the story of the Malta Railway in this book published by the authors in malta in 1992. First published in 1987, this is the revised edition which incorporates additional material on the disposal of the railway after 1931.

The book features informative text supported by black and white photographs maps and plans.

The book is in good condition internally and externally with a little creasing to the heat sealing.

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£14.99
(+ postage: £4.50)


De Gaoutabry a La Londe Les Maures

Written by a group of local historians in 1999 and published by Maury in France, this french language book looks at the history of La Londe Les Maures which is between Toulon and St Tropez in the South of France.  It features good quality black and white plus colour photographs and reproductions of postcards and includes a short section on the local railways.

The book is in good condition internally and externally. No D/J present.

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£6.99
(+ postage: £3.35)


Steam Beneath the Red Star

Ron Ziel and Nils Huxtable present a photographic study in black and white plus colour of steam locomotives at work behind the Iron Curtain in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s when railway enthusiasts first began to visit and restrictions on travel and photography were gradually eased.

Published by Amereon House in 1995, the book contains photographs from the USSR, Hungary, Poland, East Germany, Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Albania, Romania, Bulgaria, North Korea, Vietnam, China and Cuba and is offered in good condition inside and out.

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£23.00
(+ postage: £5.00)


Romance of Australian Railways

Patsy Adam Smith presents a history of Australian Railways and railwaymen in which she shows in words and pictures how the railways grew in parallel with the development of the country.

Published in 1976 by Rigby Ltd in Australia, the book is offered in good condition internally however the dust jacket is a bit ragged to the top right hand corner of the front cover and to the lower spine. 

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£13.95
(+ postage: £3.35)


Zahnradbahnen gestern - heute- in aller Welt

Wolfgang Messerschmidt presents a study of rack or cogwheel railways around the world.

Published in 1972 by Franckh in Germany, the book is in German and features photographs and plans and a comprehensive description of the railways. It is offered in good condition internally save for a two letter owner's code on the frontispiece. Externally, the dust jacket has been torn in the front, is ragged around the edges and has been affected by spilled tea on the back.

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£11.99
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Garratt Lokomotiven der welt

Garratt Lokomotiven der welt by AE Durrant and published by Pawlak in Germany in 1991.

Here we have a German language version of the A E Durrant book published by David & Charles on Garratt Locomotives of the world.


The book and dustjacket are in very good condition throughout.

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£13.00
(+ postage: £5.00)


Offizieller Jubilaumsband der Deutshchen Bundesbah

Offizieller Jubilaumsband der Deutshchen Bundesbahn 150 Jahre Deutsche Eisenbahnen published in Germany in 1985 by ELV.

Here we have the book published in conjunction with the DB 150th Anniversary celebrations in 1985.


The book and dustjacket are in very good condition throughout.

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£13.00
(+ postage: £5.20)


Die Kaiserlich-Koniglichen Eisenbahnen Osterreichs

Die Kaiserlich-Koniglichen Eisenbahnen Osterreichs 1860 - 1914 published in Germany in 1997 by Bechtermunz Verlag.

Here we have a German language book on Austrian Railways between 1860 and 1914.


The book is in very good condition throughout. No Dustjacket.

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£9.99
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Eisenbahnferein in Bayern

Eisenbahnferein in Bayern by J H Price and published by Orell Fussli Verlag in Zurich in 1968.

Here we have a German language version of the J H Price book published by David & Charles entitled Railway Holiday in Bavaria.

The book and dustjacket are in good condition throughout save for wear to the edges of the dustjacket.

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£8.99
(+ postage: £2.50)


Dampflok-Raritaten

Dampflok-Raritaten by Wolfgang Messerschmidt and published by Franckh in 1975.

Here we have Wolfgang Messerschmidt's study of the rare and odd steam locomotives in Germany. In German language, the book has wear to the edges but otherwise in good condition.

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£8.99
(+ postage: £1.87)


Die Grossherzoglichen Staatseisenbahnen in Mecklen

Die Grossherzoglichen Staatseisenbahnen in Mecklenburg und Oldenburg by Harder & Kobschatzky and published by Franckh in 1978.

Here we have Harder & Kobschatzky's study of the Railways of the Grand Dukes of Mecklenburg and Oldenburg. In German language, the book has pencil marks on the lower front cover but otherwise in good condition.

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£7.99
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Taschenbuch Deutsche Lokomotivfabriken

Taschenbuch Deutsche Lokomotivfabriken by Wolfgang Messerschmidt and published by Franckh Kosmos in 1977.

Here we have a German language book by Wolfgang Messerschmidt which is a pocket book listing all the locomotive manufacturers detailing their history, products and notable engineers including photographs. The book is in good condition throughout. Plastic covers.

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£9.00
(+ postage: £1.32)


Taschenbuch Deutsche Schmalspur Dampflokomotiven

Taschenbuch Deutsche Schmalspur Dampflokomotiven by Horst J Obermayer and published by Franckh Kosmos in 1973.

Here we have a German language book by Horst J Obermayer which is a pocket book listing all the narrow gauge steam locomotives in Germany including photographs. The book is in good condition throughout. Plastic covers.

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£9.00
(+ postage: £1.32)


Taschenbuch Deutsche Triebwagen

Taschenbuch Deutsche Triebwagen by Horst J Obermayer and published by Franckh Kosmos in 1973.

Here we have a German language book by Horst J Obermayer which is a pocket book listing all the steam, diesel and electric railcars in Germany including photographs. The book is in good condition throughout. Plastic covers.

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£9.00
(+ postage: £1.32)


Hannover und seine Eisenbahnen

Hannover und seine Eisenbahnen by Alfred Gottwaldt and published by Alba in 1992.

Here we have a German language book by Alfred Gottwaldt which is a softback book describing the railways in the Hannover area supported by maps and photographs. The book is in good condition throughout.

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£8.00
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Die Privatbahn Eutin - Lubeck 1870 - 1941

Die Privatbahn Eutin - Lubeck 1870 - 1941 by Hans-Harald Kloth and published by Verein Verkehrsamateure und Museumsbahn in 1983.

Here we have a German language book by Hans-Harald Kloth in which he tells the history of the private railway between Eutin and Lubeck. Comprehensive history including plans, photographs and maps plus drawings of the rolling stock and buildings. The book is in good condition throughout.

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£25.00
(+ postage: £4.50)


Ungewöhnliche dampflokomotiven 1803 bis heute

Ungewöhnliche dampflokomotiven ein spiegelbild spezieller konstuktion 1803 bis heute by Rolf Ostendorf and published by Motorbuch in 1975.

Here we have a German language book by Rolf Ostendorf in which he studies unusual steam locomotives - whilst most are from Germany, some from the rest of the world. Supported by photographs and comprehensive statistics. The book is in reasonable condition throughout however the dustjacket is damaged at the top of the spine and on both covers.

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£15.00
(+ postage: £3.50)


Liebe alte Bimmelbahn

Liebe alte Bimmelbahn by K E Maedel and published by Franckh Verlag in 1973.

Here we have a German language book by K E Maedel in which he studies rural branch lines. Supported by good quality Black & White photographs. The book is in good condition throughout however the dustjacket is damaged at the top of both covers.

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£14.00
(+ postage: £3.50)


Gesichte der Deutschen Eisenbahnen Band 1

Gesichte der Deutschen Eisenbahnen Kleine Eisenbahn Bücherei Band 1 by Berthold Stumpf and published by Hüthig & Drayer in 1960.

Here we have a German language book by Berthold Stumpf in which he tells the history of German Railways. The book is in reasonable condition throughout however the covers are showing signs of wear.

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£5.00
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Lokomotiven und wagen der Deutschen Eisenbahn Bd 2

Lokomotiven und wagen der Deutschen Eisenbahn Kleine eisenbahn bucherei Band 2 by Erhard Born and published by Hüthig & Drayer in 1958.

Here we have a German language book by Erhard Born in which he looks as the locomotives and carriages and wagons employed by Germany's railways in the late 1950s . Supported by photographs. The book is in reasonable condition throughout however the spine and edges are subject to wear.

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£6.00
(+ postage: £1.32)


Französische Dampflokomotiven des 20 Jahrhunderts

Französische Dampflokomotiven des 20 Jahrhunderts Das Lebenswerk André Chapelons by H C B Rogers and published by Franckh in 1974.

Here we have a German language version of H C B Rogers' study of the steam locomotives of André Chapelons. Supported by photographs and diagrams. The book is in reasonable condition throughout however the dustjacket is damaged at the top of the spine and on both covers.

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£29.95
(+ postage: £3.35)


Histoire Des Trains De Luxe de L'Orient-Express

Histoire Des Trains De Luxe de L'Orient-Express Au Tee by George Behrend and published in 1977 by Office Du Livre Fribourg Switzerland in French.

This is a French version of George Behrends history of trains de luxe.  Offered in very good condition with no obvious marks or damage in a cardboard slip file.

Postage quoted is by Royal Mail standard parcels taking 3 - 5 days within the UK only.

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£19.99
(+ postage: £4.41)

Dragons on the Great Rail

Dragons on the Great Rail by K Murai and published in 1996 by Shinpusha Japan in Japanese and English.

This is a book of high quality colour plates of steam in action in China in the 1980s and 1990s.  Offered in very good condition with no obvious marks or damage.

Postage quoted is by Royal Mail standard parcels taking 3 - 5 days within the UK only.

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£29.95
(+ postage: £4.41)

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