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Locomotives and Railcars of the Egyptian State Railways 1852-2002 by Bill Atkin and Alan Clothier.
Himalayan Journey by John Thomas illustrated by Edwin Lambert.
Beyer, Peacock Locomtive Order List by Richard Hills. (Out of print)
Malayan Railways: a Brief Introduction by Patrick Smith
Locomotives of the Benguela Railway by John Scott Morgan et al.
British Steam In Australia: A Centennial Review by Dr John Davies.
A Guide to Diesel and Electric Locomotives of Indian Railways by J E Daboo. (Out of print)
A Layman's History of the Steam Railways of Mallorca by Lindsay Fisher.
Indian Steam Locomotives in HO by Glyn Thomas
The British Overseas Railways Journal
Edwin Lambert Postcards
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LOCOMOTIVES AND RAILCARS OF THE EGYPTIAN STATE RAILWAYS 1852-2002 by Bill Atkin and Alan Clothier.

Cover of Egypt Locomotives and Railcars Book

This history of the locomotives of the Egyptian State Railways has been pieced together, like a mosaic, from the rather fragmentary records that are available. The authors had unprecedented access to official Egyptian State Railway material, both at the end of the steam era, and during the subsequent diesel and electric era, resulting in the most comprehensive study of the subject to date. The book covers all the ESR steam, diesel, railcar, DMU and EMU classes during the period 1852-2002. Formerly independent railways that were merged with ESR are also covered, including the Daira-Sania Railway, the Western Oasis Railway, the Maryut Railway, and the Helwan Railway.

The book has 382 pages, 12 maps and diagrams and an extensive array of photographs.
ISBN 978-1-901613-05-6, 2023.

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HIMALAYAN JOURNEY by John Thomas illustrated by Edwin Lambert.

Himalayan Journey is in the nature of a guide book to the Darjeeling Railway and the surrounding districts. It was written by John Thomas when he was serving in the Indian Army in WW2. The original was not illustrated.

Cover of Himalayan Journey

Illustrator’s Note:- My first reading of John Thomas's wonderful tale of his journey to Darjeeling conjured up all manner of enchanting images in my mind. Some of these I have endeavoured to capture on paper to accompany this re-print of the story. Although using sources of varying dates I have, for the most part, attempted to make the drawings representative of the 1940's period when the story was first written. Inspiration for the actual drawings came from many publications, including the D. H. Railway's own 1896 and 1921 Guide Books, several encyclopaedia, contemporary and current magazines. To all those whose illustrations I have used as a basis for my drawings, I am extremely grateful. In particular, I am indebted to the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Society for use of their archive, the late Terry Martin for advice and permission to copy from his books Halfway to Heaven and The Iron Sherpa, and to John Milner of Rail Romances, publisher of same.

Edwin Lambert, Glyn Ceiriog, June 2010.

ii+46 B5 pp, 38 drawings. ISBN 978 1 901613 03 2, 2010.

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BEYER, PEACOCK LOCOMOTIVE ORDER LIST by Dr R L Hills
This book is now out of print - details.

MALAYAN RAILWAYS: A Brief Introduction by Patrick G. Smith
Cover of Malayan Railways Little is known amongst railway enthusiasts of the history and development of Malaysia's railways. This is almost certainly due to the lack of accessible published information, which is unfortunate as the railways present a fascinating example of colonial development.

This book seeks to provide enthusiasts with a brief history of the railway and its development. Whilst the early railways were built as common carriers, the main reason for their existence and the means to pay for them came from the mining and export of tin. These early railways then formed the nucleus of a national system which was progressively extended to serve the whole of peninsula Malaysia.

A history of the building and development of the railways is provided, together with details of the development of the locomotives. Also brief details are given of the rolling stock and permanent way, as well as a full locomotive listing. The book is illustrated with eighteen maps and diagrams and fifty four photographs.

ISBN 978 1 901613 01 1

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LOCOMOTIVES OF THE BENGUELA RAILWAY
by John Scott Morgan, John Bellwood and Dr Paul E Waters

Special issue (nos. 8 and 9) of the British Overseas Railways Journal.

32 pages, 39 photos and drawings, ISSN 0952-5483, 1991.

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BRITISH STEAM IN AUSTRALIA: A CENTENNIAL REVIEW by Dr John Davies

A review of the steam locomotives in service on Australian Railways in 1888,
with comprehensive data tables and illustrations.

Special issue (nos. 5 and 6) of the British Overseas Railways Journal.

28 pages, 28 photos, ISSN 0952-5483, 1988.

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A Guide to DIESEL AND ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES OF INDIAN RAILWAYS by J E Daboo
This book is now out of print - details and corrections.

A Layman's History of the STEAM RAILWAYS OF MALLORCA by Lindsay H. R. Fisher,
Cover of Steam Railways of Mallorca 1992, pp 68 A5 size.

Included is a separate 50 x 40 cm reproduction of a 1927 map of Majorca with timetables and notes on the back.

ISBN 978 1 8723 5606 8

This book is distributed in the U.K. by B.O.R.H.T. at £4-10p including second class postage.



INDIAN STEAM LOCOMOTIVES IN HO SCALE by Glyn Thomas
Cover of Indian Locomotives in HO 2021, Size 345 x 216, 128 pp, liberally illustrated with 56 locomotive diagrams, 11 maps, 136 photos.

ISBN 978 1 901613 04 9

This book reviews the development of the steam locomotive in 20th Century India across all of the major gauges - broad, metre, 2'6" and 2'. Indian locomotive design was heavily standardized by the railways and the majority of standard designs are represented, along with notable non-standard designs. During the period of British colonial rule, Indian steam locomotives were generally acquired from Great Britain. Following Independence, India became self-sufficient in building steam locomotives. Each locomotive is described and illustrated with photographs most of which have not been published previously. HO scale diagrams of each class are provided for modellers.

Glyn Thomas comes from a family with strong ties to the development of British colonial railways. Brought up in England, he is currently a Management Consultant living in the US. Glyn is a keen modeller and was recently recognised as a National Model Railroad Association Master Model Railroader. He frequently contributes to hobby magazines, including Continental Modeller, Model Rairoader, Model Railroad Craftsman and NMRA Magazine.

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THE BRITISH OVERSEAS RAILWAYS JOURNAL

ISSN 0952-5483

The British Overseas Railways Journal contains articles related to the Trust's interests.

It is published approximately twice a year.

It is supplied as a membership benefit and is also on sale to the public at shows or by post.

All back numbers are still available.

The current issue, No. 47, Autumn 2023 contains the following articles:

  • The Myths About “La Porteña”.
  • Railway Troops in the British Army.
  • South African Railway Men (Part 1).
  • Egyptian Railway Station Postcards.
  • Book Review: Final Reports on the Military Engineering Work in the Campaign against German South West Africa in 1914 & 1915.
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Please enquire about post charges if buying more than 1 copy.

All BACK NUMBERS of the Journal are available, see list.
Some of the earlier issues are reprints.

Cover of BORJ47

EDWIN LAMBERT POSTCARDS

The Trust sells 6 African postcards of paintings by Edwin Lambert.

The subjects of these are as follows:-
EAR 1-01 - EAR 59 Class No 5901
EAR 1-02 - EAR 59 Class No 5903
CFB 1-01 - Benguela 11th Class No. 401
CFB 1-02 - Benguela 10c Class No. 347
CFB 1-03 - Benguela 10d Class No. 367
CFB 1-04 - Benguela 9c Class No. 222
They are priced at 30p each plus post and packing.
59 Garratt Postcard
Detail from EAR 1-01.

Price for set of 6:-

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