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Forum: Say Hello 4th December 2015, 22:23
Replies: 11
Views: 9,557
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Hi again Gaazy. Another book I would highly...

Hi again Gaazy. Another book I would highly recommend is Ellis' British Railways Engineering Encyclopaedia, 3rd edition, 600 pages jam-packed with information much of which other railway books don't...
Forum: Say Hello 4th December 2015, 08:10
Replies: 11
Views: 9,557
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Hi and welcome. Just to say you've made a really...

Hi and welcome. Just to say you've made a really good choice of book with Simon Bradley's 'The Railways'. I have approx 140 books on Britain's railways and this book is in my top three. A large book...
Forum: Railway Modelling 21st November 2015, 16:17
Replies: 27
Views: 28,428
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
I echo what others have said. Have just got this...

I echo what others have said. Have just got this book and it's worth every penny. Hugh Longworth deserves a big 'thank you' from all British railway fans, historians and modellers. Steve.
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 20th May 2015, 09:41
Replies: 4
Views: 13,438
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Difference discovered.

The difference between the two editions, as far as I can see, is that every entry has an accompanying photo in the latest book whereas the earlier copy does not. Plenty of great photo's but not for...
Forum: Railway News from around the World 14th May 2015, 13:27
Replies: 6
Views: 6,999
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Like many others, not surprised by 'bridge bash'...

Like many others, not surprised by 'bridge bash' as we called them. When I was at Crowborough the bridge was always getting hit & at one stage we were responsible for giving the bridge the all-clear....
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 14th May 2015, 09:03
Replies: 4
Views: 13,438
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Thank's Philip & Richard. Will take all advice on...

Thank's Philip & Richard. Will take all advice on board. Thought I'd ask the forum first. Saw the ebay item and there is another copy for sale at £29 elsewhere. Thanks both :)
Forum: Passenger Operations and Observations 13th May 2015, 16:06
Replies: 4
Views: 13,438
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Question Help with a book please.

Apologies in advance but this is the nearest thread I could find that may answer a railway book question. :confused:
The book, Britain's Historic Railway Buildings by Gordon Biddle. I have the 2003...
Forum: Railway Stations 24th April 2015, 17:49
Replies: 13
Views: 16,324
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
I remember going into a refreshment room...

I remember going into a refreshment room somewhere on the Western (addled brain means I can't remember the location) and it was great; carved wood everywhere, wooden tables & chairs, full of...
Forum: Railway Stations 23rd April 2015, 08:57
Replies: 13
Views: 16,324
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Fantastic reply :) Your description of Manchester...

Fantastic reply :) Your description of Manchester Victoria brought it all back, a station that always oozed character. Steve.
Forum: Railway Stations 23rd April 2015, 08:48
Replies: 13
Views: 16,324
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
That jogged a few memories :) Staff at stations!...

That jogged a few memories :) Staff at stations! Outrageous!
Forum: Railway Stations 22nd April 2015, 18:21
Replies: 13
Views: 16,324
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Post Station memories.

Having posted some pictures I took 30 years ago got me thinking of the atmosphere of the railway stations all those years ago, the sights, smells, objects & general ambiance that has faded away. The...
Forum: Railway Stations 18th April 2015, 12:53
Replies: 5
Views: 14,042
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Bit late for this reply probably but funny you...

Bit late for this reply probably but funny you should say 1909, there is currently (17 April) a copy of a reprinted Bradshaws guide from 1910 on ebay open for bidding. I managed to get a copy...
Forum: Say Hello 18th April 2015, 12:37
Replies: 10
Views: 9,037
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Thanks all for the warm welcome :)

Thanks all for the warm welcome :)
Forum: Say Hello 15th April 2015, 14:28
Replies: 10
Views: 9,037
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Thanks Phil

Thanks very much Phil. Quite a coincidence as I was thinking of using Silver Fox as a user name, being a fan of Gresley's 60017! Will post two or three photo's per day, or try to. Steve.
Forum: Say Hello 15th April 2015, 12:00
Replies: 10
Views: 9,037
Posted By ticketsmustbeshewn
Hi all!

Hi everyone. Did a shed-load of photography between 1980 & 1990 so hope to share some memories of the days when train doors actually slammed! Working for the railway I travelled all over the UK and...
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