Veículos ferroviários

When Jim Body joined Great Northern Railway in 1916, he could never have imagined that it would become ‘the family business’, with both his son Geoff and his grandson Ian taking to the rails. Through …

Little Book of Steam tells the evocative story of steam railways from the end of the 18th century, when an early pioneer built a small, three-wheeled steam-powered machine. Soon after a simple steam …

The Avonmouth Line – History and Working describes the railway built between the northern suburbs of Bristol and the docks constructed at the mouth of the River Avon, from its inception in 1865. It d …

A history of Great Western Railway’s direct line from London to South Wales, from the early 1900s onwards. With a focus on those who worked the line, South Wales Direct Line – History and Working inc …

British Rail was a success. British Rail is a contentious company, as controversial as Dr Beeching and his axe. However, this examination of BR’s passenger services shows just how vital the organisat …

For many the GWR was synonymous with holidays by the sea in the West Country, but it was built to serve as a fast railway line to London, especially for the merchants and financiers of Bristol. Its o …

In 1963 Dr Beeching’s infamous report signalled the end for over 15, 000 miles of track, a third of Britain’s stations, and for 70, 000 jobs, as well as making irrevocable changes to the way of life …

The name ‘Great Western Railway’ immediately conjures up images of Stars, Castles and Kings, the legendary express passenger locomotives that were the envy of the world in their day. However, the Swi …

‘The debate about Dr Richard Beeching will rage until the Second Coming – and probably beyond. But in Charles Loft’s careful examination of the Beeching Report, we have as fine a study as we are goin …

The permanent way is a principal feature of all railways, but is little explored. Jim Pike’s illustrated history fills this gap in railway literature. He investigates the origins and evolution of tra …