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Another look inside BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/...
05/02/2025

Another look inside BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/

The ornate and unusual signal box at Georges Road Junction, Stockport of the former Cheshire Lines Committee. Opened in May 1884, the box contained a 50 lever frame, later extended to 53 levers. It shows all the characteristics of this style of Cheshire Lines box; with a hipped roof; ornamental eaves brackets; 3 panes deep main windows with fixed uppers; and a porch with a sloping roof to match the main pitch. This photo dates from June 1981, by which time the box was out of use, being last used on 16 December 1980. However, it wasn’t officially abolished until 18 March 1984. The unusual location of the nameboards will be noted. Photo taken: - 3 June 1981.

Taken from BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/A very ti...
04/02/2025

Taken from BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/

A very tired looking Dunford East in its last few weeks of operation still wears the old Eastern Region yellow and green paint and obviously hasn’t been re-painted since the 1950s. A GC Type 5a box 20ft. x 12ft., it was originally known as Dunford No 5 until the electrification and associated resignalling of the Woodhead route in 1951. In better times it had controlled the eastern end of an Up Goods loop from Dunford West from its 24 lever GC 4½in. tappet frame, but this had been abolished before that fateful closure day in July 1981. Photo taken: - 11 May 1981.

Out Now, BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/From an ear...
03/02/2025

Out Now, BR Eastern Signal Boxes, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/br-eastern-signal-boxes/

From an early age, Michael’s passion for steam trains led him to meticulously document the signal boxes of England’s east and north-eastern counties. This collection, featuring images from the 1970s and early 1980s, showcases the architectural diversity of these vital railway structures. Discover the charm and significance of these once-ubiquitous structures and delve into the fascinating history of railway signalling in the British Isles.

Our final look inside Eastleigh Works - Railway 200 Issue 1, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleig...
31/01/2025

Our final look inside Eastleigh Works - Railway 200 Issue 1, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/

Stranger in the camp - 2. A Former GWR pannier tank in London Transport livery under repair at Eastleigh. Without a date it is impossible to identify the original GWR number as two former pannier tanks carried the same L90 number. The GWR engines involved were No 7711 which became L90 in 1956 and was scrapped in 1961, and the second the former No 5752 which took the number L90 in 1961 and lasted with LT until 1971. Also visible is a rebuilt Bulleid and a BR Sulzer Type 2 of the batch then allocated to the Kent Coast lines.

Another image from inside Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/Class 33 a...
30/01/2025

Another image from inside Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/

Class 33 and Class 09 diesel shunter receiving attention. The Class 09 was visually almost identical to the Class 08 but with the former geared for a slightly higher speed. Even so it was a requirement that two men be in the cab of a shunter whenever it was being transferred from one location to another. This also normally only occurred at night when there was less chance of the slow speed running disrupting other services.

Taken from our latest release, Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/Gener...
29/01/2025

Taken from our latest release, Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/

Generational locomotives outside the front of the works in August 1954. At the rear is Boxhill. AN LBSCR ‘Terrier’ built in 1880 it survives as part of the National Collection at York. In front is No 30458 Ironside built by the contractor Hawthorn Leslie for the Southampton Dock Co. in 1890. This diminutive engine managed to survive into British Railways days ending its time on shed pilot duties at Guildford in June 1954. It was scrapped soon after the photograph was taken. The modern engine of the trio is No 13010 built at Derby in 1952. The diesel was allocated new to the Southern Region at Hither
Green and came to work at Eastleigh in 1954.

Out Now - Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/‘Eastleigh Works’ is one o...
27/01/2025

Out Now - Eastleigh Works, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/eastleigh-works/

‘Eastleigh Works’ is one of a series of 12 books being released in 2025 showcasing railway works and centres to commemorate ‘Railway 200’. Eastleigh owes its origins as a railway town and was for many years the principal employer in the area with both a locomotive and a separate carriage works.

Although both were amalgamated into one site many years ago, and despite under serious threat of complete closure, the former locomotive works has not only survived but now thrives as an independent workshop repairing and maintaining locomotives and rolling stock that might otherwise be found working almost anywhere in the country.

£1 from each edition sold will go to one of the Railway 200 designated charities - Further details are here - https://railway200.co.uk/about-railway-200/charity-partners/

Join us in Eastleigh this weekend.
25/01/2025

Join us in Eastleigh this weekend.

Take a final look inside Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issu...
24/01/2025

Take a final look inside Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/

No 75075 has had its remaining coal removed, which looks to have been of poor quality, and with its rods removed these are now being loaded into the tender. Scrap merchants purchased engines by weight and would object if the rods were not present. This engine was another that survived until the bitter end.

Our final glimpse inside Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issu...
24/01/2025

Our final glimpse inside Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/

No 75075 has had its remaining coal removed, which looks to have been of poor quality, and with its rods removed these are now being loaded into the tender. Scrap merchants purchased engines by weight and would object if the rods were not present. This engine was another that survived until the bitter end.

Here's another sample from our 11th issue of Southern Times, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern...
23/01/2025

Here's another sample from our 11th issue of Southern Times, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/

Not surprisingly the Southern Railway were keen to promote their latest step forward into electrification and the new scheme featured within the pages of the July 1938 issue of the Southern Railway Magazine. Around the same time the Railway Gazette released one of their special issues (38 pages in total of which 18 were devoted to advertising), the cover from which is pictured.

Another look at an image from Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times...
22/01/2025

Another look at an image from Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/

Mr Ashby’s railbus, in appearance not unlike a motor coach. Its design, builder and chassis are unknown - similarly with a road vehicle extending to the headlights. The vehicle mechanics raise many questions although we know it weighed just six tons and could reach 70 mph.
David Idle / Transport Treasury

We will be at Eastleigh this weekend, with Southampton model Railway Society. A few new books too 🙂
21/01/2025

We will be at Eastleigh this weekend, with Southampton model Railway Society.
A few new books too 🙂

Taken from Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/Head on a...
21/01/2025

Taken from Southern Times Issue 10, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-times-issue-10/

Head on at Eastleigh on 31 July 1957. Since September of the previous year No 32424 had been the last member of the six strong class in service and indeed the last of the H1 and H2 designs at work. The engine is seen here amidst the coal dump at the rear of Eastleigh shed. RFS / Transport Treasury

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Our last reveal of an image from inside From the Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/pr...
17/01/2025

Our last reveal of an image from inside From the Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/from-the-adur-to-the-wey-volume-2/

With safety valves lifting and propelling its train off the branch and onto the main line is H Class No. 31308, photographed here on 24 March 1960. This Wainwright pull-push fitted tank locomotive was a regular performer on both the Guildford and Steyning lines whilst allocated to Brighton shed between June 1959 and February 1961. (Terry Gough)

Another look inside From the Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/from-the-adur-...
16/01/2025

Another look inside From the Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/from-the-adur-to-the-wey-volume-2/

A very work stained Class D1 No. 2252 brings its stock into Guildford prior to forming the 10.30am departure for Horsham on 29 July 1950. Although this image was taken some 2½ years after Nationalisation, the locomotive never received its BR number. Dating from 1882 No. 2252 was to prove one of the last two survivors of the class, the other being No. 2359 based at Dover. 1950 was to see the end of this famous Stroudley 0-4-2T class on regular services with No. 2252 being scrapped in November that year, although No. 2359 continued at Dover, acting as a stationary boiler until condemned in July 1951. The leading coach is S2187, an old LB&SCR third class vehicle. (Peter Pescod)

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Another look inside From Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/from-the-adur-to-t...
15/01/2025

Another look inside From Adur to the Wey Volume 2, available here: https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/from-the-adur-to-the-wey-volume-2/

As the signalman makes his way back to his cabin over the board crossing, H class No. 31276 departs from the Guildford line platforms at Christ’s Hospital in a cloud of smoke and steam, propelling its stock onto the main line en route for Horsham. This Wainwright 0-4-4T was a Brighton allocated locomotive between June 1959 and February 1961, helping to date this image. (Larry Fullwood)

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We are with Marlow and Maidenhead District MRC today. Exhibition at Cox Green Community Centre, 51 Highfield Lane SL6 3AX.

We are at the NEC Hall 5 stand 90 this weekend 🙂

MRZ 24. High Wycombe & District Model Railway Society. Stand 5

MIDLAND TO THE COAST - BY JEFFREY GRAYER - SEE IT HERE NOW Over the years many booksellers have closed, so our customers often cannot get to see what is inside our books. In a first for us we are showcasing the entire new book so customers can see it all before purchasing. https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/midland-to-the-coast-out-early-april/

This morning the Transport Treasury team wondered down to High Wycombe train station to witness 'The Master Cutler' Intercity 125 High Speed Train passing through on it's commemorative journey from Sheffield to London Marylebone for the 125th Anniversary of Marylebone Station.

Railway Memories - The travels of a Yorkshire newspaper photographer
Railway Memories - The travels of a Yorkshire newspaper photographer

A spotlight on our book, 'Railway Memories - The travels of a Yorkshire newspaper photographer', available on our website. https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/railway-memories-the-travels-of-a-yorkshire-newspaper-photographer/

A spotlight on our book, 'Southern Medley' which is available on our website! https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/southern-medley/ #transport #transporttreasury #ukrail #trains #locomotives #britishrailways #railways #heritagerailway #trainstation #rail #railroad #publishing #books #photography #steamtrain #steamrailway

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Atmospheric Southern

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We are excited to announce British Railways 'Britannia' Pacifics by Alan C Butcher. https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/british-railways-britannia-pacifics/ Well it was a valiant effort! Designed as a ‘one size fits all’, the BR designs of steam locomotives incorporated all that was seen as ‘best practice’ of the Big Four railway companies that formed British Railways at Nationalisation. When the class leader, No 70000 Britannia, emerged from Crewe Works early in 1951 few people would have imagined that it would have a service life of just over 15 years.

Bringing images to life - Britain's Railways in unseen Black and White https://ttpublishing.co.uk/product/britains-railways-in-unseen-black-and-white-vol-1-the-r-e-vincent-collection/

We have a winner of our Golden Ticket... Mr J Butcher of Harrow! Mr Butcher wins a copy of every book we release in 2023!

A peek into our Isle of Wight Railway Art book! Available at https://bit.ly/3fkWLjP or we are always happy to take orders over the phone! 🚂 #transport #transporttreasury #ukrail #trains #locomotives #ukrailway #heritagerailway #trainstation #rail #railroad #publishing #books #isleofwight #railway

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