Patrick Whitehouse Books

This text celebrates the 150th anniversary of the opening of the major part of the London to Southampton, demonstrating it was not all plain sailing. Retelling in words and pictures the full story of the smallest of the four major companies of the Grouping era, with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line. The Southern devloped its own touch of magic, created the world's largest suburban electrification, and increased its passengers by 50%, despite the depression and road competition.

The railway at the heart of Britain, the LNER once held the world steam speed record. From Scottish ports to Lowestoft in the east, there were many faces to the LNER and management encouraged evolution like no other rail company of its time. This book contains many stirring stories and first-hand recounts of the 150-year history of the railway. Evocative pictures from the age of steam, together with accurate technical information, make this book ideal for the railway enthusiast.

A companion volume to "Great Days of the Country Railway", this book looks at the express trains of the past. Travelling longer non-stop distances than is common today, these trains had greater individuality in carriages, restaurant cars and fares.

This text celebrates 150 years of the Great Western Railway retelling in words and pictures the story of this institution, with contributions from experts including many who worked on the line. Every aspect of the line's history is covered, including the locomotives, and GWR narrow guage.

This text celebrates 150 years of the London Midland and Scottish Railway retelling in words and pictures the full story, from the earliest beginnings with the opening of the London and Birmingham line through the problem-ridden years following the amalgamation in 1923 to 1998. The book presents the story with contributions from experts in all fields including many who worked on the line, and explores the ramifications of what was once the world's largest commercial organization.

RO40112114. NARROW GAUGE RAILWAYS OF THE BRITISH ISLES. 1984. In-4. Reli. Bon tat, Couv. convenable, Dos satisfaisant, Intrieur frais. 160 pages. Illustr de nombreuyses cartes et photos en noir et blanc. Jaquette lgrement abme.. Avec Jaquette. . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon

A collection of photographs of old-time engines huffing and puffing their way across England

A survey of model railroading, covering its history and hobby aspects ranging from collecting and photographing vintage model trains to assembling a realistic exhibition based on modern plastic cars