Pre-Grouping Consituents
THOMAS, John
The West Highland Railway
Standard Railway History / The History of the Railways of the Scottish Highlands Volume 1
History of the West Highland first published in 1965. One of the fine standard history series produced by David & Charles, five of which evolved to become 'The History of the Railways of the Scottish Highlands' (see separate listings for other volumes).
TOMLINSON, W.W.
The North Eastern Railway: Its Rise and Development
Classic railway history of the North Eastern Railway first published in 1914. A substantial volume with detailed narrative supported throughout with photographs, maps, diagrams and drawings. A reprint was produced in 1967 by David & Charles.
WHITEHEAD, R.A. & SIMPSON, F.D.
The Colne Valley and Halstead Railway
Locomotion Papers LP166
The Oakwood Press enlarged second edition of the 1951 "The Story of the Colne Valley" (see separate listing).
WILLIAMSON, David & Claire & GROCOCK, Michael
A Portrait of the North Eastern Railway
WROTTESLEY, John
The Great Northern Railway
Volumes 1 to 3
Comprehensive history of the railway company in three parts from its beginnings in 1844 to grouping in 1923:
Volume 1 - Origins & Development;
Volume 2 - Expansion & Competition;
Volume 3 - Twentieth Century to Grouping.