Hi Blanman27 and a warm welcome from me too.
There are so many good reference books and you are right to say choosing is a difficult one. I have found over the years that reading railway magazines they do some great book reviews and I follow my heart as to what pleases me. Having a good rummage through the many railway book shops and stalls at most heritage lines will also bring up some good interesting stuff. A good start I found was from WH Smiths who do some really informative Bookazines that are not too expensive. There is one that is describes the many heritage railway sites in the UK with a breakdown of what is best and worst about each one. Useful if you intend to visit them all!
Anyway good luck with you newfound hobby and enjoy as we all do.
All the best
Phil
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