Welcome to this multi-item variant listing for a fantastic collection of UK railway history books, focusing heavily on the Southern Railway, Southern Region, and the steam era.
Whether you are a dedicated rail enthusiast, a local historian of Kent and Sussex, or a model railway hobbyist looking for authentic prototype reference material, this selection offers deep insights, rare photography, and detailed historical records.
All books are sold individually—simply select the specific title you wish to purchase from the dropdown menu above. Combined shipping is automatically calculated if you add multiple titles to your cart!
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AVAILABLE TITLES & DETAILS (Listed from Top to Bottom of the stack):
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1. Lost Railways of Sussex by Leslie Oppitz
- A wonderful exploration of the abandoned lines, stations, and forgotten routes across Sussex.
2. The Brighton Line by John Eddolls (David & Charles)
- A detailed history of one of the UK's most famous trunk lines from London to the south coast.
3. Bulleid of the Southern by H.A.V. Bulleid (Ian Allan)
- The authoritative biography and engineering study of Oliver Bulleid, the innovative Chief Mechanical Engineer of the Southern Railway.
4. Trolleybus Trails by J. Joyce (Ian Allan)
- A nostalgic look back at British trolleybus networks and routes.
5. The Bulleid Pacifics of the Southern by Cecil J. Allen & S.C. Townroe (Ian Allan)
- Dedicated coverage of the famous Merchant Navy, West Country, and Battle of Britain class steam locomotives.
6. The Brighton Belle by Stephen Grant and Simon Jeffs (Capital Transport)
- A highly illustrated history of the world's first all-electric luxury Pullman train.
7. On Southern Metals by Les Elsey (OPC)
- An excellent photographic record and commentary on Southern steam operations.
8. Southern Branch Lines 1955-1965 by C.J. Gammell (OPC)
- Capturing the sunset years of steam across rural and coastal branch lines during the transition era.
9. The Somerset & Dorset by Ivo Peters (OPC)
- Iconic photography documenting the legendary and scenic Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway (S&DJR).
10. The Southern in Kent and Sussex by Terry Gough (OPC)
- Focused regional coverage of steam operations, infrastructure, and locomotives across Kent and Sussex.
11. Cross Country Routes of the Southern by Gough (OPC)
- Detailed study of the lesser-known cross-country lines and services linking the Southern region.
12. Roaming the Southern Rails by P. Ransome-Wallis (Ian Allan)
- A classic personal and photographic account of travelling the Southern railway network during the steam era.
13. The Somerset & Dorset Then and Now by Mac Hawkins
- A fascinating photographic comparison showing the S&D lines during their prime versus their modern appearance.
14. The Great Days of the Southern Railway by Patrick Whitehouse & David St John Thomas
- A comprehensive, beautifully produced hardback anthology celebrating the golden age of the Southern.
15. SR 150: The Southern Railway by David St John Thomas & Patrick Whitehouse
- A major anniversary volume documenting 150 years of the network's history, engineering, and cultural impact.
16. Southern Express Locomotives by Brian Stephenson (Ian Allan)
- Highly detailed photographic showcase of the fast passenger locomotives that defined Southern express services.
17. The Southern Then & Now by Mike Esau (Ian Allan)
- Captivating "then and now" comparative photography capturing changes across the Southern region over the decades.
- Condition: Most books are in good to very good pre-owned condition, showing typical light shelf-wear to dust jackets and spines consistent with vintage railway publications. Pages are clean, intact, and securely bound. Please review the main listing photo carefully for individual spine condition.
- Packaging: All books are packed securely in protective wrap and cardboard book-boxes to ensure they arrive safely.
- Combined Shipping: To take advantage of combined postage discounts, please add all desired books to your eBay basket/cart before proceeding to checkout.
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