In recent years railtours have become a staple part of railway operations in the UK. With a large assortment of both locomotives and coaching stock that date as far back as the pre-privatisation days of British Railways, there is always something of interest for everyone. Over the years a large variety of destinations on the UK rail network or connections onto preserved railways have allowed travellers to spend the day visiting both new places and old haunts on either loco-hauled trains or...

As time goes by, progression is always happening across the UK rail network, and a major aspect of this is the trains that operate on the network. The replacement of the trains is a significant part of this process. Train operating companies around the country periodically undertake the removal of some of their life-expired, older trains in preparation for newer, much more modern units to take over the day-to-day operations of passenger work as the numbers of people travelling on the railw...

The East Coast Main Line is known as the gateway to the North. It runs from London King’s Cross to Edinburgh, passing through multiple counties on its high-speed run, taking roughly four hours. In this second volume looking at the famous railway, Adam Head focuses on the leg from Peterborough in Cambridgeshire through to York in North Yorkshire, stopping at all the stations along the way. The book features more previously unpublished images illustrating the multiple operators serving these...

Over the last few years the UK rail network has been going through a transformative period, changing rail travel for many different people. New train operators and new trains have revolutionised the way we travel. In this book Adam Head utilises a number of previously unpublished images to illustrate the many changes that have affected the UK rail network, including the introduction of new operators and demise of others, the network’s latest trains, and livery changes from the around the c...

In 2012 it was all change for the railways of East Anglia. After eight years of National Express it was time for a new operator to emerge on to the East Anglian railway scene. Greater Anglia, operated by Abellio, would go on to operate the area for the next ten years with their varied stock of different ages, liveries of past operators, and challenges of all different types. The years would prove challenging for Greater Anglia as they soldiered on and eventually they pioneered new trains t...

Known as the gateway to the North, the East Coast Main Line, which runs from London to Edinburgh, passes through multiple counties on its more than 390-mile high-speed run to the North. This book looks at the first leg of this journey from London, starting at King’s Cross station, to the Cambridgeshire city of Peterborough. With a wealth of previously unpublished images, Adam Head takes the reader on a journey along this famous stretch of Britain’s railways, documenting the variety of stoc...

A major main line under Abellio Greater Anglia’s control connecting East Anglia to the capital, the Great Eastern Main Line opened in 1862 and for just under 115 miles passengers are immersed in the sights of Norfolk, Suffolk and Essex before arriving into London. Primarily used by commuters journeying to and from London, the line is also used by leisure travellers, serving numerous seaside resorts, shopping destinations and countryside getaways. In a well-illustrated photographic journey,...

East Anglia can sometimes be overlooked in favour of the larger mainlines that run through this country but, as can be seen by this exhibition of the sights found within the boundaries of an Anglia Day Ranger, it can be an interesting and often picturesque place to spend time on the rails. From the vast open areas of the Norfolk Broads on the Wherry Lines from Norwich to Great Yarmouth/Lowestoft to the busier commuter stations such as Cambridge, Rail Rover: Anglia Ranger looks at all the v...

Among the many lines that branch all around the East of England, there are some that can be seen diverging from stations that are never used by the train operating companies. These lines head to hidden gems within the East of England known as preserved railways. These provide their own different views and panoramas across the East, and with their range of classic steam and diesel locomotives are a mecca for the railway enthusiast. In this book there are seven preserved railways that can be...

Michael Brein’s London Travel Guide helps you get to the city's top 50 visitor attractions easily and cheaply using London's excellent Underground system. From the British Museum to the London Eye, with this ultra simple guide you can discover and get to London’s 50 top points of interest, or London’s top 10 "Must See" attractions if you have limited time; find the nearest Underground station and which lines to take; see how to exit the station and walk to the attraction; note ot...

Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. "Auld Reekie" (Edinburgh) manages to combine both ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere. Watched over by the imposing castle, the symbol of the city, Edinburgh combines medieval relics, Georgian grandeur and a powerful layer of modern life with contemporary avant-garde.In Edinburgh, medieval palaces rub shoulders with the best of modern architecture, Gothic churches with amazing museums...

113 great things to see and do in London.Albert Bridge, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market, Camden Museums, Chelsea Physic Garden, Cheyne Walk, Chinatown, Clink Prison Museum, Clockmaker's Museum, Covent Garden, Convent Garden Pubs, Docklands Light Railway, Eating Out - Bloomsbury, Eating Out - Brick Lane, Eating Out - Camden, Eating Out - Islington, Eating Out - Knightsbridge and Chelsea, Eating Out - Soho/Chinatown, Eating Out - South Bank, Eating Out – Twickenham, Florenc...