The mid-1950s marked a high point in the history of Britain's railways. Seven years after the nationalisation of the 'Big Four' railway companies in 1948, there was a feeling of…

The early railway builders - such as the London & Birmingham - had invested much in creating impressive stations for this new and revolutionary form of transport and, during the…

The Southern’s ‘Withered Arm’ - the lines in Devon and Cornwall developed in the 19th century by the LSWR - served some of the most popular holiday destinations in the…

This volume - one of four that examines the history of all trolleybus operators in the British Isles - focuses on Lancashire, Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Good Photographic Coverage, new Factual Information, Informative Captions, useful to Modellers

Providing a largely illustrated account to the history of the railway development of the area, the book includes a fascinating selection of illustrations that focus on the evolution of the…

The latest addition to the Lost Tramways series documents the tram networks which were at the heart of Devon and Cornwall from the mid-19th century to the mid-20th century, including…

The city of Bristol once possessed an extensive electric tramway network with routes radiating out from the centre to places like Westbury-upon-Trym, Brislington, Hanham and Bedminster Downs. This volume documents…