HSTs: The Western Region

Author: Mark Pike
Publisher: Britain's Railways Series
ISBN: 9781913870683
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
Although in the late 1970s they were frowned upon for replacing a number of loco-hauled services, the High-Speed Train was a mainstay for many train operators in the UK. It was in the former Western Region of BR that they first served. In 2019, they were withdrawn. With over 190 photos, this book details the WR locations where the HSTs operated.

Railways of the Western Region in the 1970s and 1980s

Author: Kevin Redwood
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445684322
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 189

Book Description
With a wealth of rare and previously unpublished images, Kevin Redwood documents this fascinating period in Britain’s railway history.

Modelling the Western Region

Author: John Emerson
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 1785005286
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
The Western Region of British Railways has always held a special appeal for railway modellers. Formed in 1948, the Western Region carried on the traditions of The Great Western Railway more or less unchallenged until the regions were abolished in the 1990s. Modelling the Western Region provides all the advice you need to model your own railway layout based on this fascinating region and era. This book considers the historical background of the Western Region; it reviews available ready-to-run and kit-built steam and diesel motive power; explains Western Region signalling practice; discusses rolling stock typically used on the Western Region and, finally, provides practical suggestions for branch and main line layouts. An essential reference book, fully illustrated with 203 colour, 46 black and white photographs and 19 illustrations, for all modellers of all abilities and in any scale, who wish to model the Western Region.

Seventies Spotting Days Around the Western Region

Author: Kevin Derrick
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445660903
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 166

Book Description
Kevin Derrick looks back at the locomotive-spotting days of the 1970s in the Western region of England.

Western Region Sea State and Surf Forecaster's Manual

Author: Gordon C. Shields
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forecasting
Languages : en
Pages : 90

Book Description

The Western Region in the 1970s and 1980s

Author: Andy Gibbs
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445681781
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 136

Book Description
A wonderfully evocative portrait of the Western Region during an interesting time of transformation on Britain's railways.

Diesel Locomotives on Scottish Railways

Author: Colin J. Howat
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445676230
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 201

Book Description
Colin J. Howat offers a stunning collection of diesel locos and their trains working on Scottish railways.

Loco Spotter’s Guide

Author: Stuart Black
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472820509
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
A pocket guide to 60 of the most iconic British locomotives of the last two centuries, which will have wide appeal as a handy yet detailed reference book on British locomotives. Since the 1800s locomotives have steamed, chugged and sparked their way into the nation's affections. These powerful engines were the drivers of the Industrial Revolution, and to the present day carry passengers and freight to every corner of Britain. But do you know your Locomotion from your Rocket, or your Gresley Class A4 from your Princess Coronation Class? How heavy is the Flying Scotsman? And who designed the Britannia Class? The Loco Spotter's Guide answers all of these questions, with first-class illustrations portraying more than 60 of the most important steam, diesel and electric designs, including all-important specifications and technical details to aid any would-be loco spotter.

Transition on the Western Railways

Author: Tim Squires
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398102768
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 184

Book Description
Terrific photos looking at a time of great change on the West of England's railways as we exit the HST 125 era.

Two Miles a Minute

Author: Oswald Stevens Nock
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 208

Book Description