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A book by Bruce Oliver, features a wonderful selection of colour photographs of various electric trains. In the 96 pages virtually all old and new emus are covered including some interesting shots of early electric locos. Many a colour is resplendent on the vast collection of units captured in this book. A thoroughly interesting book, it is priced at £15.99 (includes £1.00 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

A book by Kevin Robertson, it comprises of a very interesting set of all colour photographs featuring mostly the steam era. Also included in the 96 pages are photographs of Signal boxes, stations, breakdown cranes, yards and 'modern' traction in the form of mark 1 emus, 'Thumpers' (demus) and class 33s. Many other locos and items of interest are included in this thoroughly nostalgic book. The book, comprising of colour paperback covers is priced at £15.99 (includes £1.00 P&P). It is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

A book by Colin J Marsden, 'Traction Recognition' is a comprehensive book containing all the information for the modern day enthusiast. Locomotives, Diesel Multiple Units, Electric Multiple Units and departmental units still in mainline service are all covered in this book. Detailed information on each type of traction is given and many full colour photographs are included depicting the various liveries carried. Some interior shots are included with annotations detailing the components shown in the photographs. This book is highly recommended to anyone interested in the railway scene. The book features all colour photos with hardback colour covers and is priced at £18.99 (includes £2.00 P&P). It is also available from our sales stand priced at £16.99.

A book by Colin Marsden, featuring a comprehensive look at the many varieties of diesel shunting locomotives which came in many different shapes and sizes, some rather ingenious and others quite weird an wonderful. This book is highly recommended to anyone modelling either an industrial or BR freight themed layout or including part of. It would also be useful to owners of diesel shunters for restoration purposes and is very useful in depicting the many variations in liveries carried by many different classes. The book features black and white photos with hardback, sleeved colour covers and is priced at £16.99 (includes £2.00 P&P). It is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

A book by Kevin Robertson, featuring 80 pages of photos with captions, covering all Southern EMUs from the LSWR to the 4REP units. The book features black and white photos with softback colour covers and is priced at £14.49 (includes £1.50 P&P). It is also available from our sales stand priced at £12.99.

A book by Colin J Marsden, featuring a 128 page comprehensive history of the class 73 and 74 Electro-Diesel locomotives, with colour and black and white photos. A must have hardback book for fans of these locos. The book is priced at £22.30 (includes £2.31 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £19.99.

A book by John Vaughan, featuring a 112 page comprehensive pictorial record of the class 33 diesel locomotives, with colour and black and white photos. This book follows on from the book 'Power of the 33s' produced in 1982 and looks closely at the class at work in the 1980s although it covers the 'Crompton's' throughout their working lives. A must have hardback book for fans of these locos. The book is priced at £22.30 (includes £2.31 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £19.99.

An 80 page all colour album by Tony Molyneaux and Kevin Robertson featuring a comprehensive look at the later years of steam on the Isle of Wight railway system. The lines of Ryde - Ventnor and Ryde - Cowes line are very well covered; the other lines closed in early BR days are not featured, with an exception with a view of the terminus at Freshwater. The book also features every member of the 'O2' class active in the 1960s. It is priced at £16.90 (includes £1.91 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

An 80 page all colour album by Roger Palmer featuring the majority of the slam door stock, including EPBs, VEPs, CIGs, BIGs, CEPs, BEPs, REPs and more. The book also features the Group's own unit, 7105 (as 2325) three times and is priced at £16.90 (includes £1.91 P&P). It is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

Another 80 page all colour album, this time by Kevin McCormack, features shots of steam, diesel and electric around Clapham Junction in the 1950s and '60s. The book is priced at £16.90 (includes £1.91 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.99.

'In 1948 the Southern Region inherited a remarkable assortment of electric stock including ancient units with pre-grouping ancestry, distinctive 4-CORs from the Maunsell era and the latest steel-bodied suburban trains. Expansion of the electric network in the 1950s/60s considerably increased the variety of units in service. This all-colour album vividly illustrates nearly all the types in use during the fascinating period from the mid-1950s until construction of slam door stock ceased in the mid-1970s.' The book is priced at £19.05 (includes £2.10 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £16.95.

'The Southern's slam door electric trains have been a familiar sight for decades, and have given excellent service to generations of travellers. A multiplicity of designs has operated including humble 2-car suburban units, the world-famous 'Brighton Belle' Pullman trains and the extremely powerful '4 Rep' units that worked on the Bournemouth line. Simplicity, reliability and longevity were the hallmarks of this huge fleet which, in its heyday, totalled well over 1,000 units. Using the best available images, this all-colour album illustrates the various types that were in service from 1955 to 2005, when the bulk of the remaining units were withdrawn.' The book is priced at £19.05 (includes £2.10 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £16.95.

'This new and fully revised edition, written by John Glover, is the single most important reference book to the history and operation of the Southern's electrified network. In large format, with over 150 photographs and maps that supplement the author's erudite and detailed text, 'Southern Electric' will be required reading for all those interested in the world's largest electrified suburban network.' The book is priced at £22.99 (includes £3.00 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £19.99.

'The distinctive growl of a Southern Region DEMU's 4SRKT engine has been a familiar sound across southern England for almost half a century. In the mid-1950s the SR opted for diesel-electric units that were similar in many respects to the region's existing electric rolling stock, and integrating the two fleets considerably simplified maintenance. The consistant reliability and remarkable longevity of the DEMU fleet provide ample justification for that decision. Using top quality images, this all-colour volume traces the history of the various DEMU types and also includes much previously unpublished historical and technical information.' The book is priced at £19.05 (includes £2.10 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £16.95.

Part our new book selection is the book 'A LIFETIME IN TRACTION' by Arthur Tayler. Published by KRB Publications, it is a photographic record of the author's career as an engineer on the Southern diesels and electrics. The book is priced at £16.45 (includes £1.50 P&P) and is also available from our sales stand priced at £14.95.

Featuring both colour and black and white pictures, this very informative book comprehensively tells the story of the Southern's USA tank engines. The book includes detailed drawings and dimensions, useful to modellers and pictures illustrate the many variations of livery that they carried throughout their working lives. With tables listing USATC to SR equivalents, Builders, dates of build, service and renumbering dates, departmental figures and withdrawal dates, this book is invaluable to enthusiasts. The book, priced at £15.45 each (includes £1.50 P&P) is by H Sprenger, K Robertson and C Sprenger. Published by KRB Publications. The book is also available from our sales stand priced at £13.95.

Nigel Bray looks back at the former Andover to Redbridge line, nicknamed 'The Sprat & Winkle line'. From the early days of steam to the introduction of diesel services using Hamphire and Berkshire DEMUs, the line and its stations are detailed widely with illustrations of pictures, plans and drawings. With timetabled traffic workings and shed duty numbers, this book is ideal for anyone interested in a picturesque line that once formed an important link from Southampton to the Midlands and North. The book is priced at £19.75 each (includes £1.80 P&P) and is published by KRB Publications. The book is also available from our sales stand priced at £17.95.

'The Meon Valley Railway Revisited' is a new work of the book previously published by Ray Stone in 1983, with many new and previously unpublished photographs and information which form the backbone of this book. The book includes detailed drawings of station sites and the viaduct on the line. The book, priced at £12.45 each (includes £1.50 P&P) is by Denis Tillman, published by KRB Publications. The book is also available from our sales stand priced at £10.95.

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