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10¼in Gauge Railway History |
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The Brooklands Miniature Railway by Graham Lelliot.
A detailed study of the 10¼" gauge miniature railway at Brooklands Pleasure Park in Worthing, West Sussex, UK, from its conception as a 9.5" gauge railway in 1964 right up to 2008.
Softback, Colour card cover, ISBN 978-0-9553893-2-0, 94 pages, numerous black & white photos, drawings and maps, published by author in 2008, price £4.99
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Kerr’s Miniature Railway by Lawson Little
Scotlands oldest 10¼” public railway but possibly one of the shortest at barely a quarter mile in length. First opened in 1935, it has the distinction of having been under the control throughout its 65 year life of just two generations of the Kerr family. Lawson Little’s book includes history from the early days when Matthew Kerr (Senior) builds a short 7¼in gauge line; conversion to 10¼in gauge; the war years; post war years and decline; and then a new era dawns when son Matt takes over the railway in 1978.
Softback, full colour laminated card cover, 44 b & w photos, 8 colour photos, 8 track diagrams, 46 pages, 178mm x 330mm. ISBN 0-9507169-9-5. Published by The Narrow Gauge Railway Society.
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Poole Park Railway, 1949-1999 by Keith Guy
This 10¼in gauge railway in Poole, Dorset, UK has been in existence since 1949. This fascinating book documents the construction and establishment of the line by its founder George Vimpany. It then follows the trails and tribulations of current joint owner Brian Merrifield. Many interesting black and white prints including an aerial shot.
Softback, colour card cover, A4 format, 72 pages.
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The Surrey Border & Camberley Railway by Mitchell, Townsend & Shelmerdine
History of the most ambitious 10¼” gauge railway of all time and its antecedents the Foxhill and Farnborough Miniature Railways. Laid down in 1938, the SB&CR connected Farnborough and Camberley 2½ miles away. Time tabled trains were run 12 months a year until the outbreak of war brought about it’s early demise. Locomotives included Bullock Pacifics and Kitson 2-6-0+0-6-2 Garrats. Chapters cover the origins of the 10¼in gauge, history of the Foxhill and Farnborough railways; construction and operation of the SB&CR; ‘biography; of all 13 locomotives, The book is illustrated with many previously unpublished photographs, maps, contemporary advertisements, tickets etc.
Softback, two colour card cover, 173mm x 235mm. 125 b&w phots, 6 maps & track diagrams. ISBN 1-871980-15-1. Was also available as hardback. Published by Plateway Press.
You sometimes see s/h copies of the softback but hardback is very scarce. |
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Stapleford Park - The Miniature Railway
Guide book
Published by Ian Allan
Date: Unknown
Published Price: 2s 6d |
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The Stapleford Miniature Railway
Guide book
Published by Ian Allan
Date: Unknown
Published Price: 2s 6d |
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The Stapleford Miniature Railway
Guide book
Published by Ian Allan
Date: Unknown
Published Price: unknown |
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