244-1062. DENDY MARSHALL, C. F. A History of the Southern Railway, compiled from various sources. Waterloo Station, London: The Southern Railway Company. 1936. First Edition. 10.25" x 7.5", green cloth boards, gilt title on spine, company arms blind stamped on cover. 14 + 708 pages with many illustrations, including portraits, maps and company seals + 2 fold-out plan drawings + 4 colour plates: Together with 7 tables and a bibliography. As is known the work contains several errors and omissions that have been largely corrected in the second edition by R. W. Kidner; however that should not detract from this which is the official company history. this is a splendidly produced book, perhaps the most attractive ever published by a railway company in this country. Now getting hard to come by. Ottley 7320. Bumped on corners but otherwise fine condition.
244-1063. Southern Railway Company. Statement of Interest on Debenture Stock. For the Half-Year ended 31st December, 1930. F.H. Willis, Secretary. Stock and Transfer Office, London Bridge Station, London. 1932. 5.75” x 8.75”, blue on cream. As sent to a Shareholder. Very fine condition.
244-1064. Southern Railway Magazine. Volume 20. Numbers 220 to 225, inclusive. January to December 1942. Complete year, individual copies. Issued bi-monthly at this period. The official Company Magazine, Edited by B. Webb. 9.75" x 7.25", illustrated paper covers, total of 130 pages with numerous photos in text + 84 pages, including covers with adverts, many of which are illustrated, Much of interest in these, including short bits on the new electric locomotive CC1 and the 0-6-0 Q1 Class steam locomotives. These war time issues are hard to come by. Showing age in places but complete and without tears.
244-1065. Southern Railway. To Sherborne. Luggage Label. (787). December 1925. 1.25" x 3.5", paste-on type. Unused. Fine condition.
244-1066. Ditto but ... To Tunbridge Wells West. January 1944. Unused. Fine condition.
244-1067. Southern Railway Act, 1878. To amend Acts. 4th July 1878. London: H.M. Government. 10.5" x 7.25", 12 pages. This is the Irish Railway. Disbound. Fine condition.
244-1068. Southern Railway, Locomotive No. 722. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.25" x 5". The 4-4-0 is shunting goods wagons. By the look of its tender the engine is equipped for oil burning. Fine condition.
244-1069. Southern Railway. London (West) Division. (Isle of Wight Section). Working Time Tables of Passenger & Freight Trains from 18th June 1932, and until further notice. Oxford Publishing Co., Oxford. (1978). A facsimile reprint of the original private staff instructions. 9.5" x 6.75", printed paper cover. 32 pages. Covering all lines in the Island and company boat services. Ottley 9896. Mint condition.
244-1070. Southern Railway. Western Division. Working Time Tables of Passenger & Freight Trains from 17th July 1932, and until further notice. Oxford Publishing Co., Oxford. (1978). A facsimile reprint of the original private, staff instructions. 9.5" x 6.75", printed paper cover. (4) + 79 + (20) pages. Covering the whole of the Division, including the Lynton and Barnstaple. Ottley 12556. Near mint condition.
244-1071. Steam Alive. No. 8. Ian Allan Ltd, London. 1970. 1st edition. In the "Trains Illustrated" series on railway preservation. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 48 pages illustrated by many photos, some in colour. These are in fine condition.
244-1072. Ditto but No. 9. 1971.
244-1073. Ditto but No. 10.
244-1074. Ditto but No. 11.
244-1075. Ditto but No. 12.
244-1076. S. S. "Anglia". Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5". Showing a quite close view of the railway owned ferry which is underway. Very fine condition.
244-1077. Stephenson's Locomotive Manufactory at Newcastle-on-Tyne. "The Fitting Shop". Wood Engraved Drawing. Picture size 6.5" x 9.25". Showing a view inside the works with eight locomotive engines under construction. Together with "The Lathe and Tool Shop". Picture size 6.75" x 9.25". Both show views inside with work in progress. And "The House in which George Stephenson was born, at Wylam. Size 4" x 6". Showing a view of the house and garden. All on two extracted pages of The Illustrated London News. dated October 1864. Each page 15.75" x 10.5" including a lengthy text article. Important history. Without folds and in fine condition.
244-1078. STRETTON, Clement E. The Development of the Locomotive. A Popular History 1803 - 1896. London: Bracken Books. 1989. A reprint of the fifth edition of 1896 by Crosby Lockwood and Son, London. 8.75" x 5.5", cloth boards in a frayed wrapper. Frontis plate + 12 pages with a photo + 252 pages + 7 plates, all with 121 photos, drawings & diagrams. A detailed and comprehensive account that charts the development of the nineteenth-century steam locomotive engine from Richard Trevithick's experiments in 1804 to the high-speed locomotives of the 1880s and 1890s. Excellent content, a standard work on the subject. Very fine condition.
244-1079. Suburban Station. Drawing No. 103. A constructional plan scaled to "00" gauge, with detail drawings, list of parts and instructions for building a model. Designed by J.T. Hill. Modelcraft Ltd., London. Circa 1940s. 20" x 30", 2 sides + 20" x 15", 2 sides. In original printed envelopes, 8" x 10". This and those following in generally fine condition.
244-1080. Ditto but Small Signal Cabin and Weighbridge. Drawing 107. 17.5" x 23", 2 sides. In envelope as above.
244-1081. Ditto but Large Signal Cabin. Drawing 108. 17.5" x 27", 2 sides. In envelope.
244-1082. Ditto but Water Tanks & Towers. Drawing 111. 19.5" x 24.5", 2 sides. In envelope. These scratch build projects were intended for use with the Trix Twin model railway equipment.
244-1083. Taff Vale Railway. Engineer's Department, Cathays Works. Account of Materials used for Repairs of Company Property. 6.25" x 7.75". Written 1922. Rubber stamped on receipt by "GWR Engineer's Office, Queen St, Cardiff.
244-1084. Tests of Freight Car Draft Gears. Being a reprint of the Report of Draft Gear Tests for the American Railway Association, conducted by W.E. Gray and C.W. Messersmith, during 1927-1929. Bulletin No. 35. Engineering Experiment Station. Purdue
University, Lafayette, Indiana, U.S.A. April 1929. 9” x 6”, printed paper cover. (4) + 313 pages + (44) pages, almost all of which fold-out. Illustrated by 473 figures in text. The full technical report.
244-1085. THOMAS, David St John. The Country Railway. Newton Abbot: David & Charles Ltd. 1981. Forth impression. 9.25" x 6.75", cloth boards in a fine condition wrapper. 160 pages with 129 photos, facsimiles, maps and drawings, all in text. The railway as an element in the development of rural life. Ottley 11378. Very fine condition.
244-1086. THOMAS, John. The Springburn Story. The History of the Scottish Railway Metropolis. Newton Abbot: David & Charles Ltd. 1974. Second edition. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 260 pages, illustrated by 45 photos, including some facsimiles on plates, and 7 drawings and a map in text. A classic in railway annals in capturing the atmosphere and character of a community which became world famous for its industrial craftsmanship. See Ottley 1522. Very fine condition.
244-1087. THOMAS, John. The West Highland Railway. London: Pan Books Ltd. 1970. Reprint of the 1965 edition by David & Charles Ltd. 7" x 4.25", pictorial light card cover. 10 + 197 pages with a map, some diagrams and a couple of reproductions in text + (16) plates with 28 photos. A history and description. Ottlley 9606. Fine condition.
244-1088. Three Bridges signalbox. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.25" x 5.25". View of the elevated box taken from the station platform. Very fine condition.
244-1089. Three Bridges Station. Looking along and across the platforms. Real Photograph. Author not known. Maybe circa late 1940s. 3.5" x 5.5". Very fine condition.
244-1090. TIMPSON, John. Little Trains of Britain. Photography by Alain Le Garsmeur. Additional text by Chris Awdry. London: Harper Collins Publishers. 1992. First edition. 9.75" x 11.75", cloth boards, gilt title on spine, in a very fine condition wrapper. 192 pages with numerous colour photos and several maps. Giving an historic description of the several passengers carrying narrow gauge and miniature railways in Britain. Super pictures all taken for this work. A nicely produced book. In as new condition.
244-1091. Tonbridge Signalbox. Real Photograph. Anon. 3.5" x 5.5". An up Hastings express with a Bulleid Pacific heading it is in view. Fine condition.
244-1092. TOWNSEND, J.L. Townsend Hook and the Railways of the Dorking Greystone Lime Co. Ltd. Betchworth, Surrey: Brockham Museum Association. 1980. First edition. 8.5" x 5.75", pictorial paper cover. 36 pages with 20 photos, 2 scale drawings, 10 facsimiles, and a map. The Fletcher Jennings & Co., built 0-4-0 tank engine, produced in 1880 is named "Townsend Hook" after the sometime Chairman of the Company. Ottley 8848. Very fine condition.
244-1093. Trains Album of Photographs. Book 5. Southern Railroads. Kalmbach Publishing Co., Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 1944. 1st edition. 10.25" x 14" Pictorial light card cover, spiral binder. (2) pages introduction + (20) pages art paper, blank verso, of photos with descriptions. Outstanding action shots of locomotives and trains, very atmospheric. A collected series. This and that following in generally fine condition.
244-1094. Ditto but Book 6. New England Railroads. 1944. 1st edition. (2) + (20) pages.
244-1095. Trains Illustrated. November 1957. Number 110 in series. Individual copy. London: A periodical by Ian Allan Ltd. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial paper cover. pages 569 to 624, illustrated with photos and drawings as required + 8 pages of adverts. This and those following in generally fine condition.
244-1096. Ditto but January 1958. No. 112. 56 + 8 pages.
244-1097. Ditto but March 1958. No. 114. Pages 113 to 168 + 8.
244-1098. Ditto but December 1958. No. 123. Pages 629 to 684 + 16.
244-1099. Remembering London's Trams & Trolleybuses. 2002 marks 50 years since the end of London's trams and 40 years since the trolleybuses. The LCC Tramways Trust and the London Trolleybus Preservation Society present this special commemorative video. Online Video. 2002. V.H.S. cassette. In original plastic box with illustrated colour label. 8" x 4.75" x 1.25". 60 minutes duration. A stunning selection of archive film, much in colour, including scenes at Vauxhall, Elephant and Castle, Gardiner's Corner, Manor House, Nag's Head, Holloway, the Embankment and Kingsway Subway, etcetera. As new condition.
244-1100. Silent Classics No. 1. B.C.L. Films. Circa 1980s. V.H.S. Cassette. In original plastic box with illustrated printed label. 8” x 4.75” x 1.25”. From 8mm film taken by several bus and tram enthusiasts during the 1950s and early 1960s. Showing buses and trolleybuses in Birmingham, Coventry, West Bromwich, Walsall, Wolverhampton. This and that following have only been run a few times and are in fine condition.
244-1101. Ditto but No. 2. Showing buses and some trolleybuses in Trent, Nottingham, Barton, West Bridgford, Derby, Lincolnshire, Grimsby-Cleethorpes, Grimsby & Immingham Electric Railway, Mexborough and Swinton Traction Company. Otherwise as before.
244-1102. TRONSON, Mark. Australian Diesel Locomotive Handbook. Wallacia, Australia: IFH Publishing Co. 1989. First edition. 8.25" x 5.25", pictorial light card cover. 160 pages illustrated by many photos. Giving a brief description of all the classes of diesel locomotives currently on the railways of Australia. Very fine condition.
244-1103. TUPLIN, W. A. British Steam Since 1900. London: Pan Books Ltd. 1971. Reprint of the 1969 edition by David & Charles Ltd. 7" x 4.25", pictorial light card cover. (12) + 208 pages with 17 drawings & diagrams in text + (24) plates with several photos. A most informative account. Ottley 10448. Fine condition.
244-1104. TURNER, Keith., Shirley Smith & Paul Smith. The Directory of British Tram Depots. Oxford Publishing Co., Hersham. 2001. First edition. 11" x 8.75", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 16 + 160 pages illustrated by a few photos and very many scale plan drawings. A comprehensive listing with an extraction Survey Map, dates and particulars of each of the large number of depots throughout the country. Very fine condition.
244-1105. The Twentieth Century Limited. Colour Picture Postcard. Raphael Tuck & Sons. "Oilette", circa 1915. In "Famous American Expresses" series 9316. 3.5" x 5.5". The New York Central Railroad train is shown running in open country with a 4-4-2 locomotive in charge. A very nice card. Unused. Generally fine condition.
244-1106. Twenty-Five Years of Railway Electrification by the 50 c/s Group. Product Publicity. By the 50 c/s Group, Zurich. June 1979. 11.75" x 8.25", pictorial light card cover, (12) pages, including covers. Illustrated by 16 colour photos and 1 mono. Giving a technical account of work carried out and equipment supplied in various parts of the world. Together with a Chronological survey for the period. The group includes ACES, AEG-Telefunken, Alsthom-Atlantique, Brown Bover, MTE, and Siemens. Full English text. Nice item. Very fine condition.
244-1107. VALLANCE, H.A. The Highland Railway. David & Charles (Publishers) Limited, Dawlish. 1963. Second impression of the 1963 Revised and extended Edition. 9" x 5.75" cloth boards. Colour frontis plate + 182 pages with 8 maps and 9 illustrations + 16 pages with 46 photos. A history and description of the railway and its rolling stock. A very good detailed account. Ottley 6171. Near mint condition.
244-1108. VAN METRE, Thurman W., and Russel Gordon Van Metre. Trains, Tracks and Travel. New York: Simmons-Boardman Publishing Corporation. 1956. First printing. This is the Ninth edition in the series which was first issued in 1926. 9.26" x 6.25", cloth boards in a frayed and slightly grubby wrapper. 10 + 501 pages illustrated by many photos. Giving a descriptive history of railways, mainly American, with an emphasis given to the latest developments. The series was originally aimed at young people but most adults would not find a problem with the written style.
244-1109. VAUGHAN, Adrian. The North Norfolk Railway. A Past & Present Companion. A nostalgic trip along the whole route from South Lynn to Cromer. The Nostalgic Collection. Past & Present Publishing Ltd., Kettering. September 1999. A reprint of the 1998 edition. 9.25" x 6.75", pictorial light card cover. 96 pages illustrated by many photos, a couple of reproductions and drawing, and a diagram map. Before and now pictures. As new condition.
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