General Histories & Descriptions
PIKE, Jim
Track
Study of permanent way, its origins and evolution from the earliest wooden rails to modern welded steel. Illustrated throughout.
POLLINS, Harold
Britain's Railways: An Industrial History
Industrial Histories of Britain
PRATT, Edwin A.
A History of Inland Transport & Communication
A classic history first published in 1912 following the evolution and development of roads, inland waterways, railways, buses, trams and the motor car. Reprinted in 1970 with an introduction by C.R. Clinker.
PROTHEROE, Ernest
The Railways of the World
Early twentieth century history of railways. Covers history, locomotives, rolling stock, infrastructure and operations; followed by chapters on each of the main UK companies and world-wide railways. Photographs throughout and 16 fine coloured plates.
Railway Invigoration Society
Can Bus Replace Train? or Will They Never Learn?
Booklet issued by the Railway Invigoration Society arguing against replacement of railways with bus services. Issued in the mid-1977s it includes certain lines threatened with conversion at the time.
