Railway books

Railway & train books, all in fantastic condition hard covers: Large format: Encyclopedia of Railways (ed. By Nock, 1977, 480 pages) R250 Large Format: The Atlas of Train Travel (1980, 192 pages) R120, All Colour World of Trains (1978, 104 pages) R150, The Story of the Train (1989, 128 pages) R80. A5: The Pictorial Encyclopedia of Railways (1980, 591 pages) R150, The Four Great Railways (1980223 pages) R40. A6: The Observer’s Book of British Steam Locomotives, 1977, 190 pages) R60.

About the product Publication of 124 pages. The wraps are a little shelf rubbed and edge worn. The text within the book is clear and bright. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Books: Living hell: Story of a WWII survivor at the death railway

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days An incredible journey through railway history begins here! Developed in partnership with the world-famous National Railway Museum, this book uses highlights from the museum's collection to explore every aspect of railway history in a fun and informative way for young readers. From the early steam pioneers to the high-speed trains of the future, the technical breakthroughs, the science of trains, and stories related to their social history are all covered. Great on-the-page activities add to the fun, including puzzles, quizzes, experiments and great stickers that are fully integrated with the content. Features Summary Developed in partnership with the world-famous National Railway Museum, this book uses highlights from the museum's collection to explore every aspect of railway history... Author William Potter Publisher Carlton Books Ltd Release date 20140207 Pages 40 ISBN 1-78097-348-9 ISBN 13 978-1-78097-348-7

OVER 60 BOOKS INSTORE TO MENTION A FEW/THE LOVE OF TRAINS STEAM AND DIESEL IN ACTION AROUND THE WORLD R120,STEAMS FINEST HOUR R250,DECLINE OF STEAM R120,EACH A GLIMPSE STEAM RAILWAY PHOTOGRAPHY R120,THE RAILWAY ENTHUSIASTS ENCYCLOPEDIA R140,BUSES AND TROLLEYBUSES SINCE 1945 R120,LNER STEAM R130,RAILWAYS OF SOUTH AFRICA R150,STANIER LOCOMOTIVES R130,RAILWAY LOCOMOTIVES OF BRITAIN R80,BRITISH STEAM LOCOMOTIVES R80,PASSENGER VEHICLES R100,LNER ALBUM VOL 1 AND 2 R130 EACH,NORTH BRITISH LOCOMOTIVES R170,BUSES AND TROLLEYBUSES R130,LOKOMOTIVEN IN ALLER WELT R90,A SOURCE BOOK OF LOCOMOTIVES R100 PLUS MANY MANY MORE

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 8 - 15 working days Dexter the kitten and his grandpa both love trains. Join them as they travel on every kind of train imaginable, from steam trains and sleepers to the Zebra Express, and learn all about how the railway works along the way. Dexter even gets to help Grandpa drive the Seaside Special! With so many witty, humorous details to explore, children will love this brand-new addition to Sharon Rentta's internationally award-winning A DAY WITH THE ANIMAL...series. Features Summary Dexter the kitten and his grandpa both love trains. Join them as they travel on every kind of train imaginable, from steam trains and sleepers to the Zebra Express... Author Sharon Rentta (Author), Sharon Rentta (Illustrator) Publisher Alison Green Books Release date 20170504 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4071-7180-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4071-7180-7

1. The Concise Encyclopedia of World Railway Locomotives (New Horizon Books) 2. Early Railways (J.B. Snell) 3. Eagle Book of Trains (Cecil. J Allen) 4. The Pictorial story of Railways (E.L. Cornwell) Each sold seperatly PLEASE CALL MR. N. THERON DIRECTLY

HARDCOVER WITH DUST WRAPPER IN GOOD USED CONDITION. FIRST DAY COVER OF BEIRA -SALISBURY RAILWAY ADDED TO FRONT OF THE BOOK. GEORGE PAULING WORKED ON THIS RAILWAY. BOOKS OF RHODESIA, BULUWAYO 1969. GOLD SERIES NO 4. FOLD OUT MAP OF SOUTHERN AFRICA. POSTAGE R60-00 SAPO OR R110-00 POSTNET TO POSTNET OR 70-00 PAXI.  

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days When Thomas thinks he can manage without his Driver one day, he soon runs into trouble. And the Stationmaster isn't too happy to have an extra guest at breakfast! All aboard for more Railway adventures featuring Thomas and his friends! Engine Adventures is the newest series in the Thomas Range. Children will love meeting Thomas and his engine friends. From Thomas to Gordon to Harold the Helicopter, there is a railway adventure to thrill every Thomas fan. These fun, short stories come with a fun, bonus spot-and-see activity at the end. Thomas & Friends have been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. Thomas ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Features Summary When Thomas thinks he can manage without his Driver one day, he soon runs into trouble. And the Stationmaster isn't too happy to have an extra guest at breakfast! Publisher Egmont Books Release date 20170106 Pages 32 ISBN 1-4052-8577-X ISBN 13 978-1-4052-8577-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days *Brand new tie in book to the new Assassin's Creed: Syndicate* A disgraced Assassin. A deep-cover agent. A quest for redemption. 1862, and with London in the grip of the Industrial Revolution, the world's first underground railway is under construction. When a body is discovered at the dig, it sparks the beginning of the latest deadly chapter in the centuries-old battle between the Assassins and Templars. Deep undercover is an Assassin with dark secrets and a mission to defeat the Templar stranglehold on the nation's capital. Soon the Brotherhood will know him as Henry Green, mentor to Jacob and Evie Frye. For now, he is simply The Ghost. Assassin's Creed: Underworld is the eighth gripping novel from Oliver Bowden set in the immersive world of Assassin's Creed. Features Summary 1862, and with London in the grip of the Industrial Revolution, the world's first underground railway is under construction. When a body is discovered at the dig... Author Oliver Bowden Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20151116 Pages 439 ISBN 1-4059-1886-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4059-1886-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Jump aboard with Thomas, the little blue Tank Engine, for three exciting adventures in this story collection. Join in the fun as he learns how to be a Really Useful Engine, tries out some new wheels in a race around Sodor and even takes The Fat Controller to London to meet the Queen! This collection includes The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine, Three Cheers for Thomas the Tank Engine and A Visit to London for Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Features Summary Suitable for children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway, this collection includes three adventures The Story of Thomas the Tank Engine... Publisher Egmont Books Release date 20171002 Pages 96 ISBN 1-4052-8772-1 ISBN 13 978-1-4052-8772-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days A facsimile first edition hardback of one of the very best Poirot books, published to mark the 80th anniversary of his first appearance.There's a serial killer on the loose, bent on working his way through the alphabet. And as a macabre calling card he leaves beside each victim's corpe the ABC Railway Guide open at the name of the town where the murder has taken place.Having begun with Andover, Bexhill and then Churston, there seems little chance of the murderer being caught - until he makes the crucial and vain mistake of challenging Hercule Poirot to frustrate his plans...To mark the 80th anniversary of Hercule Poirot's first appearance, and to celebrate his renewed fortunes as a primetime television star, this launch title in a collection of facsimile first editions is the perfect way to experience Agatha Christie. Reproducing the original typesetting and format of the first edition from the Christie family's own archive, this book sports the original cover which has been painstakingly restored to its original glory. Features Summary A facsimile first edition hardback of one of the very best Poirot books, published to mark the 80th anniversary of his first appearance. Author Agatha Christie Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20060904 Pages 252 ISBN 0-00-723443-0 ISBN 13 978-0-00-723443-1

Emily the Stirling Engine   BRAND NEW! LIMITED STOCK!       This is a story about Emily the Single Stirling Engine. When she came to the Railway, some of the engines were very unfriendly.  But they soon learnt that things are not always what they first appear to be...   Click here to see all my other great books!!

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Ladybird Classics are sensitively retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience. Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this CD collection is a perfect introduction to the classics for young children. Stories included are: Gulliver's Travels Oliver Twist Treasure Island A Christmas Carol Heidi The Secret Garden Little Women Alice In Wonderland Black Beauty Peter Pan The Railway Children The Jungle Book The Three Musketeers The Wind In The Willows Approximately 8hr running time Features Summary Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this CD collection is suitable for young children. Author Rachel Bavidge (Reader), Roy McMillan (Reader) Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20151122 ISBN 0-241-24948-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-24948-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days What a busy day! Help Thomas and his engine friends shunt trucks and haul freight all round the Island of Sodor. Little Thomas fans will love to push, pull and slide the fun tabs in this fun, hands-on action book! Thomas & Friends is a great way to pass on the tradition of Thomas to early readers. Children aged 2 and up will love meeting classic characters such as Percy, James, Gordon, and Toby down on The Fat Controller's railway. Look out for: Thomas & Friends: My First Activity Book Thomas & Friends: Thomas' Big Pop-Up Journey Thomas & Friends: Colourful Little Engines Thomas has been teaching children lessons about life and friendship for over 70 years. He ranks alongside other beloved character such as Paddington Bear, Winnie-the-Pooh and Peter Rabbit as an essential part of our literary heritage. Features Summary What a busy day! This book allows little Thomas fans help Thomas and his engine friends shunt trucks and haul freight all round the Island of Sodor. Publisher Egmont Books Release date 20170309 Pages 8 ISBN 1-4052-8595-8 ISBN 13 978-1-4052-8595-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days 'I love her books - particularly the Five Children and It sequence' - Neil GaimanDigging in the gravel pit on a hot summer's day, five children discover 'it': a grumpy creature with eyes like a snail's, ears like a bat's, and a tubby body all covered in fur. 'It' is a Psammead, an ancient sand-fairy who has the power to grant the children one wish a day.That, you might think, would be a dream come true! But you need to be very careful what you wish for: whether it's for wings, treasure or beauty, things can - and often will - go wrong.With all the illustrations by H. R. Millar, newly scanned from the original edition.Five Children and It is the first book in the Psammead trilogy: next, discover The Phoenix and the Carpet and The Story of the Amulet.'The cheerful, child-centred anarchy of Five Children and It is still my inspiration and delight' Kate Saunders, Guardian'My all-time favourite classic children's author' Jacqueline Wilson'If Britain is to children's fantasy as Brazil is to football, then Edith Nesbit is our Pele - endlessly surprising and inventive. But she is more than that. There were fantasy writers before Edith Nesbit but she is the one that brought the magical and the mundane together in a moment of nuclear fusion. She opened the door in the magic wardrobe, pointed the way to platform nine and three quarters. She even had a hand in building the Tardis. And these are among her minor achievements. She is also simply the funniest writer we have ever had, while being the one who could most easily and sweetly break your heart with a phrase. Just try saying "Daddy oh my Daddy" without catching your breath. She made the magic worlds feel as near as the Lewisham Road and she bathed the Lewisham Road in magic' Frank Cottrell-Boyce This collection of the best in children's literature, curated by Virago, will be coveted by children and adults alike. These are timeless tales with beautiful covers, that will be treasured and shared across the generations. Some titles you will already know; some will be new to you, but there are stories for everyone to love, whatever your age. Our list includes Nina Bawden (Carrie's War, The Peppermint Pig), Rumer Godden (The Dark Horse, An Episode of Sparrows), Joan Aiken (The Serial Garden, The Gift Giving) E. Nesbit (The Psammead Trilogy, The Bastable Trilogy, The Railway Children), Frances Hodgson Burnett (The Little Princess,The Secret Garden) and Susan Coolidge (The What Katy Did Trilogy). Discover Virago Children's Classics. Features Summary E. Nesbit is one of the most influential children's writers ever to have lived. Modern fans include Neil Gaiman, J. K. Rowling, Jacqueline Wilson, Kate Saunders and Frank Cottrell-Boyce. Author E. Nesbit (Author), H. R Millar (Illustrator) Publisher Virago Press Ltd Release date 20170726 Pages 272 ISBN 0-349-00935-X ISBN 13 978-0-349-00935-3

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days Remarkable Golf Courses encompasses the extremes of the sport from the highest golf course in La Paz, Bolivia, to the lowest, in Death Valley, USA; from the most northerly in the Arctic Circle to the most southerly in Tierra del Fuego. The many quirks of the golfing world are covered, such as the 18 th green the other side of the River Lea which is serviced by an electric ferry, or the LA golf course that has its own funicular railway, or the floating golf hole in Idaho, where it s not just the pin position that s changed every day, it s the distance from the shore! Golf courses that feature neolithic standing stones (Scotland), Roman roads (England), and ruined medieval castles (Wales) take their place alongside the old temples of Delhi or a UNESCO World Heritage bridge that is used to link the 9th and 10th at Angkor Wat. There are the beloved classic courses of St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Royal St. George and Westward Ho!. There are spectacular golf courses hewn out of the Nevada and Arizona desert, green oases in a cactus-strewn, rocky landscape, along with Hawaiian courses fringed by barren black lava flows. But nothing can beat the thrill in Guatemala of lining up your drive on an active volcano at the Fuego Maya course. In comparison there are the traditional wind-blown Scottish links, such as the Machrie Hotel on the island of Islay which has the most blind greens on any course, or the remote Isle of Barra where greens are only accessible via a kissing gate. Fancy swapping countries mid-round? You can at the Llanmymynech club in Wales. At the fourth hole golfers tee off in Wales and putt out on the green in England. Remarkable Golf Courses brings together some astonishing stories with some extraordinary photography. Features Summary Remarkable Golf Courses features stunning photography of the world's most astonishing places to play golf along with the stories of how they came to host the auld game. Author Iain Spragg Publisher Pavilion Books Release date 20171115 Pages 224 ISBN 1-911595-04-0 ISBN 13 978-1-911595-04-5

  Free Postage Within SA for Orders Over R900! Softcover. Goa Foundation, 2002. 377 pages. Covers shelfworn & creased, top-right page corners slightly bumped, but tightly bound and in very good condition overall. Additional photos on request. Please ask any questions before placing your order.   Bardez / Bicholim / Calangute / Canacona / Colvale / Goan / Konkan Railway / mangrove / Mapusa / Margao / Panjim / Pernem / Ponda / Sanguem / Tourism / Western Ghats / Travel / Geography / Nature Grading Scale: Many more books on sale, click here to browse!

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 4 - 8 working days With lots to see, in Busy Cafe children can join in by pushing, pulling and turning the tabs to experience visiting a cafe. Pick a drink and a snack to eat, pay for your meal and find a seat! Children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and wonderful illustrations by Louise Forshaw, which is part of the Busy Book series. Also available: Busy Garage, Busy Builders, Busy Playtime, Busy Beach, Busy Garden, Busy Airport, Busy Railway, Busy Town, Busy Farm, Busy Bookshop, Busy Swimming, Busy Fire Station, Busy Zoo, Busy Hairdresser, Busy Pets, Busy Baking, Busy Park, Busy Farm and Busy Vet Features Summary A first novelty board book for young children about going to a cafe, with push, pull and turning mechanisms. Author Louise Forshaw (Illustrator), Louise Forshaw (Author) Publisher Campbell Books Ltd Release date 20170828 Pages 10 ISBN 1-5098-2873-7 ISBN 13 978-1-5098-2873-9

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days A striking novel of truth and soul-searching. Returning from a visit to her daughter in Iraq, Joan Scudamore finds herself unexpectedly alone and stranded in an isolated rest house by flooding of the railway tracks.Looking back over the years, Joan painfully re-examines her attitudes, relationships and actions and becomes increasingly uneasy about the person who is revealed to her... Famous for her ingenious crime books and plays, Agatha Christie also wrote about crimes of the heart, six bittersweet and very personal novels, as compelling and memorable as the best of her work. Features Summary A striking novel of truth and soul-searching. Author Mary Westmacott Publisher HarperCollinsPublishers Release date 20170824 Pages 222 ISBN 0-00-825565-2 ISBN 13 978-0-00-825565-7

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Ladybird Classics are sensitively retold versions of the most-loved children's classic stories, and are specially designed to appeal to a younger audience. Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this CD collection is a perfect introduction to the classics for young children. Stories included are: Gulliver's Travels Oliver Twist Treasure Island A Christmas Carol Heidi The Secret Garden Little Women Alice In Wonderland Black Beauty Peter Pan The Railway Children The Jungle Book The Three Musketeers The Wind In The Willows Approximately 8hr running time Features Summary Told in a warm and accessible style and accompanied by fun and vibrant music, this CD collection is suitable for young children. Author Rachel Bavidge (Reader), Roy McMillan (Reader) Publisher Ladybird Books Release date 20151126 ISBN 0-241-24948-1 ISBN 13 978-0-241-24948-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The excellent photographs of railway historian and former Senior British Medical Council Researcher B.W.L. `Ben' Brooksbank capture the twilight years of the steam railways of the Western Region. Nearly three hundred images are featured, including rare shots of the post-Nationalisation period, in an impressive hardback book. The collection includes locomotives running along trunk routes and branch lines, in stations and goods yards, and at engine depots and main workshops. Classes characteristic of the area are presented, such as: Collett's `Castle', `Hall', `Grange' and `Manor' Class 4-6- 0s, `5700' and `8750' Class 0-6-0PTs and `5101' and `6100' 2-6-2Ts, Churchward's `2800' 2-8-0s, `4200' Class 2-8-0Ts and `4300' 2-6-0s and Hawksworth's `County' Class and `Modified Hall' Class 4-6-0s and `9400' Class 0-6-0PTs. Several absorbed classes, particularly in South Wales, are seen, in addition to BR Standard designs, such as the Standard Pacifics and 9F Class 2-10-0s. The Western Region covered a wide area and some of the places included are: Totnes, Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, Bristol, Salisbury, Taunton, Gloucester, Swindon, Oxford, Reading, Paddington, Old Oak Common, Southall, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Port Talbot, Llanidloes, Fishguard and Wrexham. The photographs are accompanied by informative captions highlighting details of the locomotives, the stations, sheds and locations. Features Summary The Western Region in the final years of steam traction from 1948 to 1966. A fascinating collection of hitherto unpublished black and white photographs by former Senior British Medical Council researcher... Author Ben Brooksbank Publisher Great Northern Books Release date 20190607 Pages 192 ISBN 1-912101-12-2 ISBN 13 978-1-912101-12-2

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days The modern Middle East was forged in the crucible of the First World War, but few know the full story of how war actually came to the region. As Sean McMeekin reveals in this startling reinterpretation of the war, it was neither the British nor the French but rather a small clique of Germans and Turks who thrust the Islamic world into the conflict for their own political, economic, and military ends. "The Berlin-Baghdad Express" tells the fascinating story of how Germany exploited Ottoman pan-Islamism in order to destroy the British Empire, then the largest Islamic power in the world. Meanwhile the Young Turks harnessed themselves to German military might to avenge Turkey's hereditary enemy, Russia. Told from the perspective of the key decision-makers on the Turco-German side, many of the most consequential events of World War I--Turkey's entry into the war, Gallipoli, the Armenian massacres, the Arab revolt, and the Russian Revolution--are illuminated as never before. Drawing on a wealth of new sources, McMeekin forces us to re-examine Western interference in the Middle East and its lamentable results. It is an epic tragicomedy of unintended consequences, as Turkish nationalists give Russia the war it desperately wants, jihad begets an Islamic insurrection in Mecca, German sabotage plots upend the Tsar delivering Turkey from Russia's yoke, and German Zionism midwifes the Balfour Declaration. All along, the story is interwoven with the drama surrounding German efforts to complete the Berlin to Baghdad railway, the weapon designed to win the war and assure German hegemony over the Middle East. Features Summary Explores one of the unresearched subjects of the First World War: the German bid for world power - and the destruction of the British Empire - through the harnessing of the Ottoman Empire.. Author Sean McMeekin Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20110428 Pages 460 ISBN 0-14-104765-8 ISBN 13 978-0-14-104765-2