Titled & Special Trains
TALBOT, Edward
The Coronation Scot - The Streamline Era on the LMS
Fine study of the history and operation of the LMS streamline Pacifics and their train services during the 1930s. Photographs throughout, including detail, with colour section of publicity material and paintings. Includes the 'Coronation Scot' US visit.
The A4 Locomotive Society
Sir Nigel Gresley - A Centenary Commemoration Excursion
Booklet produced to accompany the train of 30th April 1977 commemorating the centenary of the birth of Sir Nigel Gresley. Line plan of the tour accompanied by chapters on Gresley, the train, locomotive and association. Fine photographs throughout.
The Times
Famous British Trains
Mid-1950s booklet of titled trains with brief descriptions and photographs.
THOMAS, David St John
The Great Way West - The History and Romance of the Great Western's Route to the West
Well presented photographs of trains and features, including images from the earliest days to the 1970s. The work follows the route from Paddington to Penzance and includes maps and gradient profiles.
YEADON, W.B.
Named Trains on LNER Lines
Part I & II
Two part work featuring fine LNER photographs with introductory history of each named train featured.
Part I - The Scottish Trains & The Pullman Trains;
Part II - Streamlined Trains & Boat Trains.
