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Book Review: Locomotive Liveries in the Privatisation Era by John Jackson

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October 26, 2026
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In Locomotive Liveries in the Privatisation Era, John Jackson illustrates the many different liveries adopted by rail fleet operators in the 30 years since privatisation.

Book Review: Preserved Railways of the North East: Northumberland and County Durham by Dave Hewitt and Henry Elliott

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October 19, 2026
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In Preserved Railways of the North East, the authors explore five heritage railways in Northumberland and County Durham.

Book Review: Diesel and Electric Trains: A New Era of Railways by David Reed

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October 12, 2026
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Diesel and Electric Trains: A New Era of Railways illustrates electric and diesel locomotives and multiple units from the late 1960s and 1970s.

Book Review: Diesel and Electric Trains: A New Era of Railways by David Reed

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October 12, 2026
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Diesel and Electric Trains: A New Era of Railways illustrates electric and diesel locomotives and multiple units from the late 1960s and 1970s.

Book Review: Railways of the British Empire – Australasia and Beyond by Colin Alexander and Alon Siton

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October 6, 2026
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This is an illustrated guide to the time when many railways around the world were British-owned and operated, or used British-built locomotives.

Book Review: Railways of the British Empire – Australasia and Beyond by Colin Alexander and Alon Siton

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October 6, 2026
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This is an illustrated guide to the time when many railways around the world were British-owned and operated, or used British-built locomotives.

Book Review: Burlington Northern – The Final Years by Mike Danneman

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August 24, 2026
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In Burlington Northern – The Final Years, Mike Danneman describes and illustrates the Burlington Northern Railroad from 1983 to 1995, when it merged with the…

Book Review: Rails Around Preston by Mike Rhodes

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August 18, 2026
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In Rails Around Preston, Mike Rhodes describes and illustrates the railway history and operations in and around the town since the 1960s.

Book Review: The Last Years of Overseas Steam by John Whiteley

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August 10, 2026
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This book illustrates John Whiteley’s travels around the world in search of operational steam after it ended on Britain’s railways in the late 1960s.

Book Review: The Last Years of Overseas Steam by John Whiteley

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August 10, 2026
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This book illustrates John Whiteley’s travels around the world in search of operational steam after it ended on Britain’s railways in the late 1960s.