Mortons Books
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Never-before-seen rail photography showcased in new book
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The Eric Oldham Legacy Collection features previously unpublished photographs and paintings from the country’s railways between the 1940s and the 1980s.
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Where to find your next great railway read
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Looking for a great gift, or even just to treat yourself? Look no further – there’s something for everyone in the Mortons Books 2025 catalogue. With loads of great books covering all aspects of railway history, plus books on motorcycles, aviation, and beyond, you’ll find a whole host of fascinating, in-depth reads from expert authors…
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Discover the Golden Age of Railways with Mortons Books
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Rail enthusiasts and history buffs, get ready to embark on a captivating journey through time with two exceptional new releases from Mortons Books. These meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated works bring the rich heritage of the UK’s railways to life. 🚋 Trams and Recollections: Edinburgh 1956 by Henry Conn 📅 Published: June 28, 2024 📖…
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Tour the diesel and electric locomotives of the 80s and 90s in new book
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Roger Rounce’s new book presents a round-the-UK tour of diesel and electric locomotives, from Devon and Cornwall right the way up to Scotland and everything else in between. The new book ‘Diesel and Electric Locomotives Around the UK in the 80s and 90s’ will be published by Gresley Books later this month, with pre-orders now…
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Steaming Through the Yorkshire Dales
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Ray Fincham takes a look over the history of steam transportation in the Yorkshire Dales. The topography of the Yorkshire Dales has long made travel through the district problematic. Transport links have evolved slowly over millennia to serve locals and travellers from further afield, paths and tracks for those on foot and horseback, pack-horse trails…
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Cedric Greenwood: 85 years and still on track
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Meet Cedric Greenwood, the author of Echoes of Steam and Vintage Voltage and Merseyside: The Indian Summer series. In his own words, Cedric shares exclusive insights into his writing process and inspirations behind his books.
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Book of the Week: Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3
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Our latest book of the week is Talyllyn Railway Recollections Part 3 by Nigel Adams & Bob Cambridge.
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Book of the Week: The Fairbourne Railway
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Our latest Book of the Week is the fascinating The Fairbourne Railway by Nigel Adams, available now!
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Book of the Week: Flying Scotsman – 100th Anniversary
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By Brian Sharpe & Robin Jones It has now been a century since arguably the most famous steam locomotive in history, No 1472 Flying Scotsman, left the Doncaster Works where it was made. It was the third of a class of steam locomotives that would eventually number 79 engines, and did not originally even carry…
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Book of the week: Steaming through the Yorkshire Dales
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Our book pick this week is Ray Fincham’s fascinating look at the world of steam in the Yorkshire Dales.
