Hello All, I understand a new book entitled "Operation Midland" should be out before Christmas. From Xpress Publishing, it'll outline carriage workings and...
Hello All, I wonder if anyone can tell me if the 1997 book "The Railways in and around Burton upon Trent" by H N Twells (ISBN 1899624287) is a revised edition...
The two titles quoted in the original query (which I've somehow missed) are two completly different books, both by Nelson Twells. The 1997 book, which...
... the ... Dave, Sorry to be a little dense, but are you saying that the 1997 book is completely different from the 1984 one? Is it that the recent reprint is...
For the benefit of those not yet aware, the Midland Railway Society will be hosting a Members' Meeting at The European Hotel, Midland Road, Derby on Saturday...
Martin Smith, editor of "Railway Bylines" is looking for publication-quality b/w photographs of New Lount Colliery or of trains to/from the colliery, in ...
I recently posted details of the Chesterfield Loop Line on the Great Central forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gcrsforum/ requesting additional information...
... Central forum http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gcrsforum/ ... obstructions plus confirmation that what I have under the Route today and Relics headings is...
Mac Hawkins book is great, as are his others on the LS&WR and S&D Peter but a lot could have changed since his book was published in 1991. I was hoping to...
Hi everyone, I'm new to this group, but from the interesting posts it's obvious I should have joined before now! At least part of the trackbed is officially...
... Great pictures Ralph, thanks. It's not my site but I found this picture of the GC main line tunnel under Chesterfield. I think this is the section which...
Hi Phillip and welcome to the group. The information you have supplied is great - just what I was after. I shall certainly be contacting you off-list for a...
Thanks Nick On the GCRS Forum John Simmonds has provided this 2003 view of the location of the northern portal. He says we are looking northwest with the...
Hello everyone! I'm a former railway worker with 20 years' service in railway operating, resigned in '98 and absolutely love railway history, most especially ...
Re Pinxton box. I try to keep note of closures in the pipeline and in 2005 picked up a message on the signalbox 'blower' that it was likely to be closed in...
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Pinxton, along with Sleights East are due to close under Stage 1 of the East Midlands Signalling Renewals. August 2007 I think. Nick. _____ From:...
I thought you might find this of interest: Mrs K. Odell of Derby completed 39 years in railway service - 1938 to 1977. After leaving school aged 16 in 1938,...
Although it has been doing the rounds in magazines, coverage has been rather scant so far, but in case list members were unaware, Derbyshire has had a...
News of the formation of the Ashover Light Railway Society has prompted me to post my notes on the line. If any members are familiar with this railway or have...
... Thanks for the information, Ralph. There is further information and pictures on the ALRS website: http://www.alrs.org.uk/route.php The "Where the Rainbow...
Thanks Howard. The photos indicate that a more of the 2½ miles of formation between Ogston Reservoir and Ashover survive than I thought. I am also pleased to...
This just appeared on the Peak Rail list, for those who didn't see it... The Arkwright Society is in the process of securing planning consent to change the...
Derby Telegraph reports that a £36m plan to restore Derby's historic Roundhouse has been given the go-ahead by Derby City Council. The application to alter...
Hello All, Was wondering what'll be the best way to save a copy of the National Rail Timetable, short of printing out the 2500+ pages, when the hard copy...
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