OPC - Steam Locomotive Books
- British Railways Locomotives 1955
- Covering the entire locomotive stock of British Railways at 1962 in one volume, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of railway historians, enthusiasts and modellers. As a guide to British Railways in transition, it is an indespensable reference work for this crucial period in the history of Britain's railways
- 2001, Hardback, 224 pages, 300+ black & white photographs
- Condition - As new condition
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- Profile of the Southern Moguls
- The LBSCR's `K' class of 1913 was the first 2-6-0 introduced by a constituent of what became the Southern Railway. On the SECR in 1917, Maunsell introduced the 'N' class Mogul and a 2-6-4T passenger tank. When the SR was created in 1923, he became its CME and his ex-SECR design became the basis of further 2-6-0 types, culminating in the `U' and `Ul' classes of 1931. Following the Sevenoaks accident in 1927, the ex-SECR 2-6-4Ts were rebuilt as 2-6-Os. Some 174 2-6-Os passed to BR in 1948, the last being withdrawn in 1966.
- This book offers a comprehensive selection of photos portraying these types from their earliest days through to the end of SR steam. Alongside the photos, the book also includes line drawings of each of the class, along with data on build dates, numbering and withdrawals.
- 1986, 1st edition, Hardback, 80 pages,158 well captioned black and white photographs
- Condition - Pictorial cover, slight fading, internals excellent
- £10.00 Order or Enquire
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- The Power of the Castles
- A welcome new addition to this popular and collectable series provides a detailed photographic portrait of this famous and successful class of GWR 4-6-0 steam locomotives. Drawn largely from the photographic library of R.C.Riley, and supplemented by the work of other well-known photographers, the development and operational history of the type is examined. The illustrations cover the period from the first in service to the last ones built under British Railways, with many images being published for the first time.
- 2003, Hardback, 112 pages, packed with well captioned, quality black & white photographs
- Condition - Excellent, as new
- £14.00 Order or Enquire
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Further OPC subject areas include: Line Histories - Regional - Steam Locomotives - Modern Traction - Rolling Stock - Memoirs
