Merthyr Imp 729 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 This is the first of a series of four large-size softback books. Published by the RCTS in 1999. Chapters are: Historical Introduction Colwick Yard and Motive Power Depot Netherfield and Colwick - Nottingham London Road Gedling - Leen Valley Junction - Basford and Bulwell Nottingham Suburban Railway Should still be obtainable second hand. Back cover is completely blank so here's one of the many maps and plans of Colwick yard and parts of it that are included in the book: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted October 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 The second book in this series. Published by the RCTS in 2000 Chapters are: Historical Introduction Weekday Cross Junction - Annesley GCR Leen Valley Junction - Annesley GNR Leen Valley Extension Again the back cover is blank. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewBasfordlad 3,599 Posted October 29, 2017 Report Share Posted October 29, 2017 Jesus and to think I was going to try and model that at my first attempt must have been barmy. Still I can dream found a copy less than £20 it's on order. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted October 30, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2017 The third volume in the series. Published by the RCTS in 2000. Chapters are: Historical Introduction Babbington Junction - Awsworth Junction Giltbrook Viaduct - Pinxton Awsworth Station - Ilkeston Nutbrook and Heanor Branch The Stanton Branch Back cover: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 What about Vol 4 ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 On 29/10/2017 at 10:04 PM, NewBasfordlad said: Jesus and to think I was going to try and model that at my first attempt must have been barmy. Still I can dream found a copy less than £20 it's on order. Colwick had at one time 200 locos(all steam) allocated (third behind Stratford & St Margaret's ) And don't forget Colwick's second locomotive depot the former LNWR establishment. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveN 1,118 Posted October 31, 2017 Report Share Posted October 31, 2017 There's an article in today's Post about a book on Beeston. Here's a link to the book on W H Smith's site. https://www.whsmith.co.uk/products/secret-beeston-secret/9781445664880 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 31/10/2017 at 7:47 AM, Bubblewrap said: What about Vol 4 ? I'm away on holiday at the moment, so as the busy doctor said when the man went to him complaining that he seemed to be shrinking - "you'll just have to be a little patient." 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 1, 2017 Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 I've had all four volumes for a few years now but volume two is of particular interest as live close to where Leen Valley Junction was Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 5, 2017 Report Share Posted November 5, 2017 Although not directly concerned with the Nottingham area, four of my favourite books all depict the ex GC. Rabbits & Runners by Mike Kinder, and three by Robert Robotham. The Last Years of the GC Main Line. The GC from the Footplate, and GC's London Extension. All contain great pics, and a hive of information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 And here's the fourth volume in the series, published by the RCTS in 2003. Chapters are: Historical Introduction Netherfield Junction - Grantham Saxondale Junction - Stathern Junction Bottesford - Newark Bottesford - Melton Mowbray Ironstone Branches Great Dalby - Welham Sidings & Drayton Junction The Leicester Line Back cover: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 6, 2017 Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 A great series of books MI, and absolutely crammed with great pics, accurate maps, and a hive of information. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Merthyr Imp 729 Posted November 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2017 Published by Book Law in 2010. The first volume of everything you could wish to know about the line. Front cover picture is of St. Ann's Well station. Back cover: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Still waiting for volume three 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I think that'll be a long train a comin' bubble. Not listed in last week's new brochure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 There's a problem the author has been out of contact with the publishers for some time now I've made inquiries but Bok Law can't give a date for publication & it's about three years over due I do know that David has ben quite seriously ill though Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I know, and quite frankly bubble, I'm sick of hearing the excuses. The last thing Sue at Book Law told me was that there were some additional bits to add at the end of the book. I appreciate that the author has been very ill, but this is getting beyond a joke. Book Law should publish what is available, and be damned. After all, this is about the era that is relevant to our age group. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Quite true FLY2 and I am wondering if ever now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Got some vouchers for Waterstones, so a visit will be paid on Saturday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 19 minutes ago, FLY2 said: Got some vouchers for Waterstones, so a visit will be paid on Saturday. Which one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Town. It's the only one I know round here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 There are about twelve in Nottingham. & immediate area Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Crikey, I've only ever used the one on Bridlesmiths Gate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBI 2,351 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 Think BW's getting mixed up with W H Smith? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted November 8, 2017 Report Share Posted November 8, 2017 I thought so too TBI. They're not a patch on Wat's though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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