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ICRS POCKET BOOKS 2023

To be updated to the 1st February 2023, the new 2023 editions of our popular UKRS spotting books are now available to pre-order from our website.
Combine Vol.1 (Locos, Units, Trams & Underground) & Vol.2 (Coaches, Wagons & Track Machines), Pocket Book (released in the two styles, unique wire bound and the original spine) plus Locomotives (ideal for haulage).
The new imported GBRF Cl.66/77s are included and over 1000 new wagons have been added to the relevant books. Also
still current are Irish Railways and now reduced in price Name Directory and our comprehensive Ultimate Sighting Files Vol.1 & Vol.2.
Please note Membership is now available for only £12 so why not join and get discount on the books plus other benefits...

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LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2022 PART 1
Programme number 54 in the Traction series covers the first half of 2022

A period in which normal post-Covid service finally resumed. Numerous unusual workings, wacky stock moves, new freight flows, loco fleet developments, notable railtours and diesel galas make for a highly-entertaining 100 minutes of viewing

More programme details and secure online ordering available at http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2022_pt1.htm
LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2021 PART 2
Programme number 53 in the Traction series covers the second half of 2021

A period which saw a welcome increase in rail activity as a result of the easing of Covid restrictions. Numerous unusual workings, wacky stock moves, new freight flows, loco fleet developments, notable railtours and diesel galas make for a highly-entertaining 100 minutes of viewing

More programme details and secure online ordering available at http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2021_pt2.htm
ICRS POCKET BOOKS 2022

To be updated to the 1st February 2022, the new 2022 editions of our popular spotting books are now available to pre-order from our website. UK Combine Vol.1 (Locos, Units, Trams & Underground) & Vol.2 (Coaches, Wagons & Track Machines), UK Pocket Book (released in the two styles, unique wirebound and the original spine) plus UK Locomotives (ideal for haulage)

The new Cl.18 shunters are included and over 1000 new wagons have been added to the relevant books. Also still current are UK Name Directory, Irish Railways and our comprehensive Ultimate Sighting Files Vol.1 & Vol.2

http://www.intercityrailwaysociety.org
LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2021 PART 1
Programme number 52 in the Traction series covers the first six months of this year

Although 2021 began with another national lockdown, the first six months of the year produced a deluge of weird and wonderful workings, along with some significant traction developments. The on-going introduction of new passenger stock continued to keep many 'older generation' locos busy, charter trains resumed running, heritage railways re-opened to passengers, many long-absent locos returned to action and there were plenty of notable loco repaints as well

It all makes for a fascinating 100 minutes of viewing

More programme details and secure online ordering available at http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2021_pt1.htm
LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2020 PART 2
The latest late-running addition to the Traction series covers the period June to December 2020

Although this was another extraordinary six months for the railways, traffic began to pick up as the year progressed. Once again, there were an extraordinary number of stock moves - new units being delivered to their new operators and displaced stock either being re-deployed to new operators or being hauled to the breakers yard.

Add plenty of loco failures, rescues and many unusual workings - most of which have made the WNXX news pages - and it all makes for a fascinating 51st Traction DVD

More programme details and secure online ordering available at http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2020_pt2.htm
NEW CLASS 25 ‘OO’ GAUGE MODEL LAUNCHED
Sutton’s Locomotive Workshop has announced that its next 4mm scale (‘OO gauge’) model locomotive is the Class 25. This is the long awaited follow-up to the much-acclaimed Class 24, and is currently being prepared for production. Delivery is anticipated later this year (2021).

Comprising over 350 individual components, the model is an accurate and faithful representation of the later ‘flat-sided’ version of this popular workhorse which lasted until March 1987 in regular BR revenue service.

Several different liveries – including the most common colour schemes, ETHEL and several guises of Tamworth Castle - are being made available, including digital control sound-fitted versions. All are now open for advance reservation (no payment taken until despatch)

Reservations can be made by calling 01780 470086 or visiting: www.railexclusive.com
FROM WICK TO PENZANCE/THE STORY OF THE CLASS 37/4
 

A New Class 37/4 book

A new comprehensive book charting the life and times of the 31-strong Class 37/4 fleet, written by Pip Dunn, has just been published by Eastfield Media.

Through 40 chapters and 375 colour images, the book covers the life of the locos from their arrival at Crewe for conversion to the current day – and just about every milestone in between!

The print run is limited to just 900 copies.

Each copy is £30 + £3 postage

To order visit www.eastfieldmedia.com
ICRS POCKET BOOKS 2021

Updated to the 1st February, the new improved and further enlarged 2021 Editions of our popular spotting books will be released in early February. *UK Combine Vol.1* (Locos, Units, Trams & Underground) & *Vol.2* (Coaches, Wagons & Track Machines), *UK Pocket Boo*k (released in the two styles, unique wire bound and the original spine) plus *UK Locomotives* (ideal for haulage). An entire new section has been added to the *Combine Vol.1*,* Pocket Books* and* Locos* covering the remaining std gauge Preserved / Industrial Diesel / Electric locos (approx 930 locos). Also to be released is an updated edition of the *UK Name Directory* and after a gap of 6 years *Irish Railways* returns. We also still have our comprehensive *Ultimate Sighting Files, Vol.1 & Vol.2.* All new books are packed with even more info, including all the latest known stock on order.
 

 

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ICRS POCKET BOOKS 2020
Updated to the 1st February, the new improved and enlarged 2020 Editions of our popular spotting books are now available. *UK Combine Vol.1* (Locos, Units, Trams & Underground) & *Vol.2* (Coaches, Wagons & Track Machines), *UK Pocket Book* (released in the two styles, unique wire bound and the original spine) plus *UK Locomotives* (ideal for haulage). The *UK Combine* is now in 2 Vols incorporating the former UK Wagons to allow scope to add further data in the future. Also still current and reduced in price are *UK Name Directory* and our comprehensive *Ultimate Sighting Files, Vol.1 & Vol.2.* All new books are packed with even more info, including all Std gauge steam locos and all the latest known stock on order.

http://www.intercityrailwaysociety.org

LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2019 PART 2
Wrapping up 25 years of the Traction series, this DVD covers the period July to December. Includes Freightliner take over the Mendip stone traffic; five DB Cargo Class 66s go on long-term hire to DRS; overhauled DCR Class 60s on their test runs; 57304 rescuing a failed Freightliner; 73109 & 73136 hauling a rake of coal hoppers around Kent; 20096 & 20107 working DCR's Basford Hall-Longport spoil; 67021 & 67024 delivering a rake of new GBRf wagons to Wembley; 66711 on an engineers train on the Exmouth branch; 66199 hauling the very last train out of the closed Cottam Power Station; LSL's 47593 rescuing GBRf's 47739; ROG locos hauling redundant Class 313 and 315 units to the scrapyard; 57305 towing a defective Cross Country Voyager DMU...and extensive coverage of LNER's four-day farewell to the Inter-City 125 High Speed Train featuring a complete retro-liveried set!

Full details and secure online ordering available at -

http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2019_pt2.htm

 

UK RAILWAY DATAFILE 2020
The UK Railway Datafile 2020 edition is now available to order!

The book has been meticulously updated throughout the year to ensure its consistent accuracy, with over 10,000 updates, deletions and additions throughout 2019.

This 2020 edition also comes with a complimentary password to access to the updates section, so you can keep your book up to date throughout 2020!

A special front cover for the 2020 edition also gives a nod to the class 20 locomotive.
 

https://www.ukdatafile.com/shop?

 

CLASS 37S IN THE FAR WEST
CLASS 37s IN THE FAR WEST by Stephen Marshall & Roger Geach

A BRAND NEW A4 hardback book looking at these popular locomotives in the far West Counties of Cornwall, Devon and Somerset. Approx 150 pages with 155 full colour images of Class 37s at work over the years on freight and passenger traffic, including railtours.

The book contains many years of research depicted in tabular form, and is a ‘must have’ piece of work for any fan of these locomotives. Every known Class 37 working on passenger services is contained, one in date format the other in loco number sequence, producing a comprehensive record of well over 600 entries. Reminiscences of attempts to acquire class 37 haulage in the West Country. A resume of all freight duties including the china clay traffic.

Includes stunning and often rare images from Stephen Marshall, Roger Geach, Bernard Mills and several other local photographers.

Published November 2019: Available from York Publishing Tel. 01904 431213

www.ypdbooks.com/travel-and-adventure/2081-cl-YPD02353.html

AVAILABLE AT A SPECIAL PRICE ONLY FROM YPD at £22 +p&p - RRP: £30

All major debit and credit cards accepted

ICRS POCKET BOOKS SUMMER 2019

The new 2019 Summer Editions of our popular spotting books are now available. UK Combine and UK Pocket Book. The PB is released in the two styles, unique wire bound and for the first time as a summer edition the original spine. Also still current are UK Wagons, UK Name Directory, UK Locomotives (ideal for haulage) and our comprehensive Ultimate Sighting Files, Vol.1 &
Vol.2. All books are packed with even more info and all the latest known stock on order.

http://www.intercityrailwaysociety.org

   
LOCOMASTER - ROARING FORTIES

The Class 40s were one of the most successful diesel locomotive classes of the 1955 modernisation plan, and they handled all manner of workings during their thirty year reign. This DVD picks up the Class 40 story in 1979 and covers their rundown and eventual demise with BR before charting the rebirth of the seven survivors in preservation. This 100-minute programme features more than fifty different Class 40s, with 75 minutes devoted to the nostalgic BR era. The preservation coverage includes the return to the main line of 40145 and D213 and concludes with last years’ spectacular ‘40s @ 60’ event at the ELR.

Full details and secure online ordering available at -

http://www.locomaster.co.uk/roaring40s.htm

LOCOMASTER - TRACTION 2018 PART 2
37219 on the Dagenham-Bridgend Ford vans, 50008 hauling container flats to Dollands Moor, Freightliner’s 47830 working the Folly Lane-Basford Hall tanks, 56105 and 56301 on Peak Forest shunting duties; GBRf’s newly-acquired Class 60s on biomass traffic out of Tyne Dock, Class 40 D213 Andania returns to the main line after 34 years, 57316 on the Windermere branch, the last GWR HST power cars to leave Landore depot, the closure of Old Oak Common HST depot, Scotrail HST driver training, the first run of LNER’s 91119 in heritage Inter City livery, 92026 testing new Mark 5 Caledonian sleepers, Colas 66s on test train duties over the HS1 route, ROG delivering new TPE Mark 5 stock to Longsight, 20142 & 20189 on a snowplough test run from Derby, 66002 delivering the first Greater Anglia Class 755 ‘Flirt’ unit to Norwich, GWR’s Laira-based 08483 visits the South Devon Railway...and 50033 Glorious returns to action after an absence of fourteen years!

Full details and secure online ordering available at -
 

http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2018_pt2.htm

ICRS POCKET BOOKS 2019

The new 2019 editions of our popular books are now available. *UK Combine*, *UK Wagons* and *UK Pocket Book* (two styles), the unique wire bound version of which was very popular in 2018. Released also are *UK Locomotives* (ideal for haulage) and an updated *UK Name Directory*. All books are packed with even more info and all the latest known stock on order.

http://www.intercityrailwaysociety.org

 
LOCOMASTER - FIFTIES AT FIFTY

From 4-6th October 2018, the Severn Valley Railway staged an ambitious and hugely successful diesel gala to celebrate fifty years of the English Electric Class 50. The SVR is now the spiritual home of the Fifties and at sixteen miles long it was the perfect location to stage this landmark event. This 110-minute DVD not only includes lineside footage of all ten locos in action, but also features the sold-out evening of talks covering the history of these iconic locos, from their introduction on the London Midland Region in 1967 to the current preservation era. The talks were given by three noted class 50 experts - David Clough, Geoff Hudson and Jonathan Dunster.

Full details and secure online ordering available at -

https://www.fiftyfundstore.co.uk/product/fifties-at-fifty-the-goldern-anniversary-festival-dvd

 
UK RAILWAY DATAFILE 2019

The UK Railway Datafile has been carefully checked and updated this year with every section worked on. Youll also find new Anglia Units, Manchester Metrolink and Class 93s in the 2019 edition!

Order yours at www.ukdatafile.com

 
GBRf 2018 - OUT OF THE ORDINARY

Four days, 2,000 miles, 18 locos, and numerous ground-breaking ‘firsts’ by several locomotive classes in locations many thought impossible. If anybody could do it, GB Railfreight could - this was quite simply the railtour of the year. This DVD is the inside story of the GBRf 2018 ‘Out of the Ordinary’ charity train and how it all happened. As well as featuring lineside footage of the train as it made its way around England, Scotland and South Wales, there are scenes from the driving cabs on the fourth and final day of the tour. Introduced by GBRf Managing Director John Smith, the programme also includes interviews with the key people that planned the ambitious itinerary that raised a staggering £145,000 for charity.

Full details and secure online ordering available at – http://www.locomaster.co.uk/out_of_the_ordinary.htm

 
LOCOMASTER PROFILES - TRACTION 2018 - Part 1

37407, 37521, 56090, 57501 & 47805 all return to the main line; former DB Cargo Class 66s re-enter traffic with GB Railfreight; DRS's 37716 on Peak Forest shunting duties; 50008 Thunderer on various infrastructure workings; 37608 rescuing a DB Cargo stone train at Clapham Junction; Northern Belle-liveried 57305 & 57312 on the Barrow-Sellafield flasks; 56103 on the Barrington spoil; 70814 on biomass trials with GBRf; DRS's 66304 rescuing a failed Freightliner on Beattock; 66763 hauling new sand hoppers on the Severn Valley Railway; DRS Class 37s and Colas Class 56s on winter snowplough duties; loco haulage on the Windermere branch; 70811 hauling the 'Scarborough Spa Express'; 33012 working over London Underground's Metropolitan Line; 20007 setting off 'bonnet first' from Wareham; 73118 shunting a rake of coal wagons at Barry...and the long-awaited return to traffic of 40012 Aureol at the East Lancs Railway!

Full details and secure online ordering available at -
http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2018_pt1.htm

 
LOCOMASTER - MERSEY BOXES

Produced with the full co-operation of Network Rail, this latest Locomaster signalling DVD details the operation of the seven signal boxes between Halton Junction and Liverpool Lime Street. The boxes along 18-mile route are – HALTON JUNCTION, RUNCORN, DITTON, SPEKE JUNCTION, ALLERTON JUNCTION, EDGE HILL and LIVERPOOL LIME STREET.

The boxes are all vastly different and in this documentary you will see how each of them works. In addition to a high volume of passenger services, the route has six freight terminals dotted along it, and this programme features many of the signalling movements that are needed for Freightliner, DB Cargo and GB Railfreight trains to access them.

At Ditton and Speke Junction the Signallers explain the local layout and signalling operation. At Edge Hill and Lime Street, it is so busy that the Signaller provides a live running commentary as he sets and cancels the routes of the passing trains. At Lime Street, an axle counter failure at Huyton adds some drama to the non-stop action!

Lime Street - with its magnificent 95-lever Westinghouse power frame - has recently closed, as have Halton Junction and Runcorn. The rest will follow in due course. You can see them all in this 110-minute DVD which is available at £19.95 (post free) from....

Our Credit Card Hotline - 01753 545888

Or this website link to securely order - http://www.locomaster.co.uk/mersey_boxes.htm

 

*NEW ICRS BOOKS - SUMMER 2018*

The new *2018 Summer Edition* of our renowned *UK Combine* is now available as is for the first time a *2018 Summer Edition* of the wire bound *Pocket Book* the first version of which proved extremely popular. Also released are the two Volumes of the *Ultimate Sighting Files* last released in 2013. All four books updated to the 11th July 2018. Other current books are 2018 UK Wagons, the original 2018 UK Pocket Book (with spine), 2018 UK Locomotives and UK Name Directory.

http://www.intercityrailwaysociety.org
 
Just published is the new Middleton Press Book 'Preston to Blackpool' (including Fleetwood) by John Matthews and Peter Fitton. This book looks in detail at the railways of the Fylde from the early days right up to the eve of electrification with over 120 photos picturing the great variety of traction, trains and lost signal boxes.

https://www.middletonpress.co.uk/books/railways/northern-lines/preston-to-blackpool.html

 
DATAFILE 2018

"Over the last few weeks major updates to the book are keeping the UK Railway Datafile as up to date as always! Major overhauls to some sections will bring you even more relevant content!
Free updates until next years edition too!

Grab your copy today at www.ukdatafile.com/shop

 
TRACTION 2017 - PART 2

The latest volume in the twice-yearly DVD review of the modern traction scene is out now. As subscribers to the WNXX website will know, the railway continues to produce many unexpected developments, along with some extraordinary workings & freight traffic changes. Featured in this action-packed 100-minute programme are - 56302 working fuel tanks to Fort William and Lairg; the last main line working of DCR's 31452; a GBRf intermodal service being rescued by two DRS Class 57s on an autumn 'leaf buster'; DB Class 66s rescue DCR's failed 56104 at Denham Golf Club; 20007 returns to the main line after 25 years; pairs of DCR Class 56s and ROG Class 47s on the Wembley-Foxton spoil trains; GBRf Class 66s working an EMT service to Skegness; 40145 and 56094 on the 'Scarborough Spa Express'; Pullman livery for two of DB Cargo's 67s; the Grand Central HST
farewell; 57604 on a GWR HST drag 50008 Thunderer on the Bishop Auckland branch; 56301 on the Ramsgate-Derby Class 375 EMU move; 33202 on the Isle of Wight....plus coverage of GWR's open day at Old Oak Common!

Full details and secure online ordering available at...
http://www.locomaster.co.uk/traction_2017_pt2.ht

 

BIG FREIGHT 18

Big Freight 18 is out now and includes: Class 88: A look at the new DRS Class 88 electro-diesels. Whatley and Merehead Quarries: Marking the 30th anniversary of the Class 59s with visits to the two main stone loading terminals of Whatley and
Merehead. Class 70: The second batch of Colas Rail Freight Class 70 locos entered service during 2017 and commenced work on a variety of new flows. The Barrow Avoider: A brief look at the short section of freight-only line avoiding Barrow-in-Furness station.

Plus: Semaphores and freight trains at Lostwithiel with a China Clay train and loco run-round, Boston and the steel train with the Class 09 move from the docks and 56302 on the West Highland line.

Full details here: http://www.videoscene.co.uk/big-freight-18.html
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drSSmdXCIRk

DIESEL HAULED PASSENGER TRAINS - THE STORY OF 2017

From the north of Scotland and Class 73s at Inverness, to Penzance with Class 57s working the Saturdays-only daytime train, there were many highlights of another comeback year. Starting with Class 37s in Cumbria and two diagrams continued to operate six days a week. As well as the long-standing Class 37 hauled diagram, Class 68s continued working short-sets in top and tail mode off Norwich for much of the year. Class 68s continued to work for Chiltern out of Marylebone. Footage
comes from Birmingham Moor Street and other lineside locations. In Scotland, the morning and evening peak Fife Circle commuter trains remained Class 68 hauled with a variety of different locos used plus 73s, 47s and 66s and 67s on the sleeper trains. In Wales the Class 67 hauled trains are featured.

An extended feature on the Great Western sleeper and daytime services with arrivals, departures and shunting at Penzance plus the daytime train - running for the final time - with 57603 filmed leaving Long Rock and then crossing the Royal Albert Bridge at Plymouth.

Full details here: http://www.videoscene.co.uk/diesel-hauled-passenger-trains-the-story-of-2017.html
Watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JY0bHFb7Ra0

 

 

ICRS BOOKS 2018

Due for release at end of January or mid February 2018, and now available to pre-order, the new 2018 editions of our popular books - UK Combine, UK Wagons and UK Pocket Book, the latter to be released as a wire bound version which will be unique on the market. Also to be re-launched is UK Locomotives as an A6 wire bound pocket version (ideal for haulage). All books packed with even more info and all the latest known stock on order.

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BRITISH RAIL CLASS 60 LOCOMOTIVES

During the mid 1980s, in a drive for greater efficiency, British Rail
required another heavy freight locomotive. The new Class 60 locomotive was to be constructed using lessons learned from the Classes 56 and 58. Six organisations were invited to tender but only three did so. The contract was awarded to Brush Electrical Machines (today, Brush Traction, part of the Wabtec Rail Group) for a powerful 60mph Type 5 Co-Co design, which resulted in an order being placed for one hundred Class 60 diesel-electric
locomotives.

Using original research from the National Archives, British Rail Class 60 Locomotives is a high illustrated guide that explores the commissioning of the Class 60s and their construction, testing and running. It gives an in-depth technical appraisal of the class and details names, liveries, modifications and preservation and includes the 'Super 60' refurbishment and acquisition of ten Class 60s for Colas Rail UK, bringing the timeline to the present day.

http://www.crowood.com/details.asp?isbn=9781785001499

CLASS 504 EMU

The Manchester to Bury 'Lecky' Line and the Class 504 EMU's
A tribute to a unique railway

A new book published September 2017 by Simon Thomas and Andrew Coward. A tribute to the Manchester Victoria to Bury Line, and the Class 504 Electric Multiple Unit which operated rail services between June 1959 and August 1991 when they were all withdrawn from BR service. This book charts the history of the line, information about the signal boxes and stations and the introduction and history of the Class 504 Electric Multiple Unit up to the closure of the line when it was converted as part of the Manchester Metrolink system. Also has information on the preservation of what is now the last Class 504 Electric Multiple Unit being restored at the East Lancashire Railway in Bury.

Cost £18.50 p&p free

Full details on the Class 504 Preservation Society Website: http://www.class504preservationsociety.co.uk/sales/

All profits from the sale of the book go towards the restoration of the last remaining 504 unit.

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