Bøger i Britain's Railways serien

Perhaps overshadowed by more 'exotic' locos, the Class 31s nonetheless played a significant part in British Railways' Modernisation Plan. Intended for use on more lightly loaded and shorter-distance trains on routes away from the main lines, the 263 original Brush Type 2 locomotives were new between 1957 and 1962 and entered service on the Eastern Region. They could soon be found all across the country. Not long into their careers, they were renumbered into Class 31 under the TOPS system and, over time, four subclasses were developed. The most numerous was the steam heat boiler-fitted 31/1, examples of which were further modified with electric train heating (ETH) to produce the 31/4. Towards the end of the class's collective lifespan came two more developments, the 31/5 and 31/6. The fact that so many still survive after decades of sterling service is testament to their usefulness and versatility, and they are especially appreciated on the various heritage lines up and down the country. This volume includes more than 200 images showing these workhorses in action, mostly in the south of England.

The lines to the West Highlands start their journey in the heart of Central Scotland and were built to link up with ports on the far West Coast. With over 175 stunning photographs, this book will take you from Glasgow to Oban and Fort William, and along the 'Road to the Isles' to Mallaig.

Beautifully illustrated with over 150 images from around the country, this book charts the routes and services undertaken by the Class 33/37 locomotives over the last 60 years.

Illustrated with over 150 images from around the country, this book charts the routes and services undertaken by the BR Class 159s.

Beautifully illustrated with over 150 images from around the country, this book charts the routes and services undertaken by the BR Class 47s.

For 40 years, the High-Speed Train (HST) was the mainstay of express services for many train operators in the UK. This book covers their service across the UK.

Western Class locos had the same prefix which gave them a unique identity. Redesignated as Class 52 in the early 1970s, they were designed by and for the Western Region, which saw hydraulic transmission as the future. In 1967, the death warrant for the hydraulics was signed. This nostalgic volume gives a portrait of a much-loved class of loco.

This was a period of change, as the first Class 47s to be withdrawn started to fall by the wayside in 1986, since seriously damaged crash victims were no longer likely to be rebuilt. It was also a time of change regarding how trains were heated, as steam heat became rare. With over 200 images, this book provides a visual journey of Class 47s.

Over the last few years, the railway scene in London has seen numerous changes to livery, operator and motor power.

Taking the reader on a fascinating journey, this book contains over 180 historic photographs, each accompanied by an extensive caption, covering many of the changes that have taken place in the railways of the area. It shows how services have grown or declined and how the infrastructure has evolved over 40 years to meet the needs of the modern era.

The WCML and the line from Kilmarnock to Gretna were both built to ensure that services from Scotland would connect to cities in England. The changes to motive power, liveries and services over the last 30 years are reflected in the photos. With over 170 photos, this book takes the reader on a journey throughout the south and west of Scotland.

With over 180 photos, this book presents two generations of railway photography of the southwest of Scotland. The periods of 1960-80 and 2001-21 were chosen because the former covers the changeover years from steam to diesel, and the latter covers privatization, electrification and a reawakening of the rail network in the southwest.

In the late 1990s and early 2000s, most of the current locomotives in use on the national network were becoming very tired and ever more unreliable. It was during this time that EWS took over the large bulk of freight operations in the UK, and they quickly realized that major changes were needed.

Beginning operations in 2007, Grand Central runs its routes along the ECML. Initially running HSTs, Class 180s joined the fleet in 2009. With over 200 images, this book illustrates the wonderful landscapes of Grand Central's routes, the types of trains operated, including the iconic HSTs, and some rare locations not often seen by the public.

In the late 1990s, EWS needed something with a bit more performance, as well as electric train supply, for hauling charter and mail trains. The Class 67s were also pushed into other areas of work, including light freight and passenger services. Containing 220 images, this book covers all 30 locos in the class during their first 20 years in service.