LOCOMOTIVES OF BRITISH RAILWAYS London Midland and Scottish Group.

H. C. Casserley and L. L. Asher

H.C. Casserley was an exceptionally persistent photographer who could be considered as one of the famous railway photographers.  This hardback book is one of four volumes intended to illustrate all classes of locomotives owned by British Railways since 1948 and focuses on locomotives which were originally LMSR.  The book has 114 pages with many b/w plates illustrating each class of locomotive together with a short description.  The book also contains a historical data list of illustrations.   The book is a first edition, published in 1955 by Andrew Dakers Ltd.  Although without its dustjacket this book is in generally good condition throughout, the cover is slightly worn on the edges and the fabric is slightly worn on the top of the spine.

BRITISH RAILWAY OPERATIONS  T. Bernard Hare

Comprising a series of articles originally  published in Modern Transport, T. B. Hare decided to publish them in one volume.  This green hardback 1st edition book has 156 pages with a forward by Sir Ralph. L. Wedgwood.  The book also contains b/w advertisements at the back.  In a good condition throughout the book covers subjects such as signalling; Marshalling Yards & Train & Traffic Controls.

NORTH OF LEEDS: The Leeds-Settle-Carlisle Line and its branches 

Peter E. Baughan

This is a superb quality hardback book titled North of Leeds : The Leeds - Settle - Carlisle Line and its Branches by Peter E Baughan.  Published by Roundhouse Books in 1966, this is a first edition in truly excellent condition. This very hard to find book will be of interest to railway enthusiasts everywhere as it provides a definitive account of the troubled history of the Leeds - Settle - Carlisle line. This 500 page work also includes rolling-stock details, a chapter on accidents, useful appendices and a comprehensive index as well as many historic black and white photographs and 4 maps.

The book is in absolutely superb condition - it is rare to find a book of this vintage in such fine condition.  Original cloth gilt, dustwrapper, an excellent copy of the best edition of this standard work.

BRITISH RAILWAYS INSTRUCTIONS TO STAFF ENGAGED ON MAINTENANCE OF SIGNALLING APPARATUS

British Transport Commission

A rare British Transport Commission book produced to bring to the attention of staff engaged in the maintenance of Signalling Apparatus the essential features of their work.  First published in 1952 and reprinted in 1961 this book was designed to be read in conjunction with the Rule Book, General Appendix and Signalmen's General Instructions of the day.  Contents include Safety; General Instructions and Mechanical Apparatus.  At the end of the book are two pull out diagrams, one showing the required construction and clearance gauges, the second diagram is a facing point lock and detector gauge.  This small compact book measures 4&¼ inches wide by 5&½ inches tall with 68 pages and was designed to be carried around for everyday use.  Apart from  a stain on the top left front cover the fabric is in a good condition, the inside pages are also in a good condition with a signature and the words S&T INSPECTOR BOSTON written in pencil on the inside cover.  On page 14 a section has a x written in blue ink, I assume to highlight an important section.  This book is ideal for anyone interested in mechanical and electrical signalling equipment maintenance.

DANGER AHEAD - The Dramatic Story of Railway Signalling

Richard Blythe

Published by Newman Neame in 1951 this 1st Edition book explains the very beginning of railway signalling and how it worked.  The book also traces the development of modern signalling and traffic control.  The 132 pages also include an Index & bibliography and is illustrated throughout with colour and black & white drawings by Dick Hart.  The book is hard backed in blue fabric and has a yellow dust jacket.  The fabric is in a fair condition and the dust jacket shows signs of wear.  Foxing is evident on the blank front & rear pages but inside the pages are in a good condition with no markings.