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Top Sawyer: A Biography of David Davies of Llandinam – Retro Review

Top Sawyer: A Biography of David Davies of Llandinam – Retro Review

Author: Ivor Thomas
Publisher: Golden Grove
Price: S/H Approx £15 to £55 depending on condition
Publication: 1938 (reprinted 1988)
Number of pages: 355
Format: Softcover
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted December 17, 2021 by Mark in Barry Railway, Biography, Coal Trains, Docks Railways, Early Railways, Industrial, Miscellaneous, Pre-Grouping Companies / 0 Comments
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Margam Depot – Book Review

Margam Depot – Book Review

Author: Martin Bray
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
ISBN: 9781398103726
Price: RRP £15.99 (but available at a lower price)
Publication Date: 15th November 2021
Number of pages: 96
Format: Paperback
How Obtained: Review copy

Posted December 3, 2021 by Mark in Depot, Diesel Locomotives, Freight Trains, Miscellaneous, South Wales Main Line, Western Region / 0 Comments
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The History of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company  – Retro Review

The History of the Monmouthshire Railway and Canal Company – Retro Review

Author: Aubrey Byles
Publisher: Village publishing
ISBN: 0946043000
Publication: 1982
Number of pages: 132
Price: Around £15-£20 S/H depending on condition
Format: Softcover
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted November 19, 2021 by Mark in Early Railways, Miscellaneous, Monmouthshire Railway snd Canal Company, Pre-Grouping Companies, Sirhowy Valley, Tramroad / 0 Comments
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The Last of the Welsh Coal Trains – Book Review

The Last of the Welsh Coal Trains – Book Review

Author: Chris Davies
Publisher: Key Publishing
ISBN: 1913295737
Price: RRP £14.99
Publication Date: 12th June 2020
Number of pages: 128
Format: Paperback
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted November 1, 2021 by Mark in Coal Trains, Diesel Locomotives, Freight Trains, Industrial, Miscellaneous / 0 Comments
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Taff Vale Railway Miscellany – Retro Review

Taff Vale Railway Miscellany – Retro Review

Author: John Hutton
Publisher: Foulis-OPC
ISBN: 0860934144
Publication: 1988
Number of pages: 136
Format: Hardback
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted October 22, 2021 by Mark in Docks Railways, Miscellaneous, Pre-Grouping Companies, Taff Vale Railway, Valleys Railways / 0 Comments
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Diesels in the Western Region – Book Review

Diesels in the Western Region – Book Review

Author: George Woods
Publisher: Amberley Publishing
ISBN: 9781398101951
Price: RRP £15.99 (but available at a lower price)
Publication Date: 15th September 2021
Number of pages: 96
Format: Paperback
How Obtained: Publisher Review Copy

Posted October 8, 2021 by Mark in Diesel Locomotives, Miscellaneous, South Wales Main Line, Western Region / 0 Comments
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‘The East Glamorgan Railway’: An Extraordinarily Audacious Plan

‘The East Glamorgan Railway’: An Extraordinarily Audacious Plan

The East Glamorgan Railway: an extraordinarily audacious plan. A ‘Branch Lines’ post describing the 1893-95 proposal which was promoted by the Barry Railway to tap the traffic of its main rivals! Did it succeed?

Posted October 1, 2021 by Mark in Branch lines / 0 Comments
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The Barry Railway – Retro Review

The Barry Railway – Retro Review

Author: D.S.M. Barrie
Publisher: Oakwood Press
Price: S/H copies available from about £15 depending on condition
Publication: March 1962
Number of pages: 62
Format: Hardback
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted September 24, 2021 by Mark in Barry Railway, Miscellaneous, Pre-Grouping Companies, Valleys Railways / 0 Comments
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Great Western, 0-6-2 Tank Classes – Book Review

Great Western, 0-6-2 Tank Classes – Book Review

Author: David Maidment
Series: Locomotive Portfolios
Publisher: Pen and Sword Books
ISBN: 9781526752055
Price: RRP £30; available at a lower price
Publication Date: 3rd August 2020
Number of pages: 272
Format: Hardback
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted September 10, 2021 by Mark in GWR Locomotives, Miscellaneous, Pre-Grouping Companies, Taff Vale Railway, Valleys Railways / 0 Comments
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Early Limestone Railways – Collectors Review

Early Limestone Railways – Collectors Review

Author: John Van Laun
Publisher: The Newcomen Society
ISBN: 0904685098
Publication: 2001
Number of pages: 252
Format: Hardback
How Obtained: Purchased

Posted August 27, 2021 by Mark in Early Railways, Industrial, Miscellaneous, Tramroad / 0 Comments
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