Irwell Press

Mansfield's Railways
An Illustrated History Of..
Based in the territory of Britain's favourite legendary hero, Robin Hood, this is the story of the movement of coal by rail from the pioneering Mansfield & Pinxton of 1819 to the modern scene of today. Mansfield had a busy network of lines and the present reinstatement of passenger services to freight only routes means a healthy future for the railways in the area. A superb selection of photographs and detailed maps bring the area to life.
By Paul Anderson & Jack Cupit
2000, Laminated Card Covers, 76 pages full of Black & White photographs. 8½" x 11¾" 350g.
ISBN 1903266157

A Year To Remember 1957
A British Railways Illustrated Special
By Martin Smith
1999, Laminated Card Covers, 76 pages full of Black & White photographs. A larger example of the monthly magazine

The British Railways Standards 9F 2-10-0
The 9F 2-10-0 was a worthy last throw for the British main line steam locomotive - read its story within, from politics to production, development and demise. A fascinating tale, well told, with great engineering and operating material from the archive storehouse of the National Railway Museum.
By Philip Atkins
1993, Hardback, 100 Black & White photographs plus many diagrams

British Railways Engine Sheds No.1
An LNER Inheritance
No.1 is a review of the principal LNER developments; it begins with a short discussion of the situation prior to Grouping in 1923 and describes how the LNER embarked upon a great programme of mechanisation and renewal. Chronically short of cash the company nevertheless set about the work with a considerable ingenuity and fashioned novel (and, essentially, cheaper) solution to problems of engine disposal. Drawing upon archive sources, contemporary plans and reports and a wealth of other material the account describes how many of the LNER principles were perpetuated on British Railways, in a new and distinct era of rebuilding in the 1950s.
By Chris Hawkins, John Hooper & George Reeve
1988, Card covers, 40 pages, approx 100 Black & White photographs plus plans and diagrams
ISBN No.1-871608-00-7
Condition - Excellent, slight edge yellowing
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British Railways Engine Sheds No.2
A Southern Style
Describes the separate paths of development followed by the Southern Railway and later by the Southern Region. These changes are charted with a detailed and lively text, a generous selection of previously unpublished photographs, plans and diagrams.
By Chris Hawkins & George Reeve
1989, Card covers, 48 pages, approx 100 Black & White photographs plus plans and diagrams

British Railways Engine Sheds No.3
London Midland Matters
This book re examines many of the details of the pre Nationalisation era, drawing upon hitherto poorly known archive material. It reconsiders many aspects and more importantly places the story in a continuous historical context.
By Chris Hawkins & George Reeve
1990, Hardback, 90 pages, 100+ Black & White photographs plus plans and diagrams

Model Railway Handbook No.11
Building 4mm Loco Kits
Always the most popular aspect of railway modelling, the construction and running of model locomotives is critically described and illustrated within. The reader is taken through the stages of chassis making, motor mounting, valve gear, body and tender construction and detailing. Painting, lining and lettering is described by professional model painter Ian Rathbone, though more simple methods are considered by the author.
By Tony Wright
1990, Hardback, 90 pages, 100+ Black & White photographs plus plans and diagrams