The publications below are listed in date order within each category. The comments are purely the webmaster's personal opinions and are meant as a guide and not a definitive description. Some of these books may be out of print, so the ISBN numbers are included where available for ease of searching.
TECHNICAL/HISTORICAL REFERENCE BOOKS |
BRITAIN'S NEW RAILWAY |
O. S. Nock |
1966 |
Ian Allan |
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A detailed look at the engineering and development aspects of the WCML electrification south
of Weaver Junction. |
ELECTRIC EUSTON TO GLASGOW |
O. S. Nock |
1974 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-0530-3 |
As above, but detailing work on the northern section to Glasgow -
written just as this section was being made operational. |
BRITISH RAILWAYS DRIVER'S MANUAL A.C. ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES |
BRITISH RAILWAYS |
1973
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BR.33056/40 ISSUE 1 |
Official facts and figures about the various Classes (limited Class 87 information -
not built at the time of printing). Drivers duties, proceedures, etc. |
AC ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES OF BRITISH RAIL |
Brian Webb & John Duncan |
1979 |
David & Charles |
ISBN 0-7153-7663-2 |
Excellent in-depth technical coverage of Classes 80-87, with a wealth of facts and figures,
also provides a snapshot of the fleet as it was in 1978. |
MOTIVE POWER RECOGNITION:1 LOCOMOTIVES (1st Edition) |
Colin J. Marsden |
1981 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1109-5 |
A useful spotter's companion of the time, featuring dimensions / performance details not
easily found elsewhere. |
MOTIVE POWER RECOGNITION:2 EMUS (1st Edition) |
Colin J. Marsden |
1982 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1165-6 |
As above, but concentrating on the EMU fleet of the time. Perhaps LMR
units don't quite get the same level of attention as their SR counterparts - one suspects C.J.M. is more of a
Southern Electric fan! Good for archive dimensions, formations, operating areas. |
BRITISH RAIL FLEET SURVEY 6 Electric Locomotives |
Brian Haresnape |
1983 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1332-2 |
Good background information on BR's electric locomotive fleet from SR "Booster"
locos through to Class 87. See also Vol 5 "High Speed Trains" (ISBN 0-7110-1297-0) for info on Class 370 APT-P. |
MODERN RAILWAYS PICTORIAL PROFILE:7 CLASSES 81-85 |
Colin J. Marsden (editor) |
1984 |
Ian Allan |
ISSN 0264-3642 |
General overview of the AC fleet, with interesting archive photos. Magazine format. |
BR ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES IN 4mm SCALE |
R. S. Carter |
1985 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1501-5 |
Essential reference material for all OO-scale modellers - and a mine of useful dimension and
performance information. The late R.S.Carter's line drawings are superb. |
THE POWER OF THE AC ELECTRICS |
Brian Morrison |
1988 |
Oxford Publishing Company (Haynes Publishing Group) |
ISBN 0-86093-246-X |
Mainly pictorial with brief histories and details of each class, together with some of
R.S.Carter's line drawings. |
BRITISH RAIL FLEET SURVEY 11 Overhead Line Multiple-Units |
Alec Swain |
1990 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1902-9 |
Good overview of the evolution of BR's EMU fleet from LNER & MR designed units to
Class 322. Useful technical information. |
BRITISH RAIL MAIN LINE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES |
Colin J. Marsden & Graham B. Fenn |
1993 |
Oxford Publishing Company (Haynes Publishing Group) |
ISBN 0-86093-446-2 |
Summary histories of each class, with 4mm scale line drawings up to Class 91. Lots
of photographs covering the early years up to the time of publication. |
BRITISH RAIL MAIN LINE ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES |
Colin J. Marsden & Graham B. Fenn |
2001 |
Oxford Publishing Company |
ISBN 0-86093-559-0 |
Updated edition of the above, including Class 92, Eurotunnel Class 9, and Class 373 power cars. |
BRITISH MULTIPLE UNITS: Volume 3 CLASSES 302-390 |
Ashley Butlin |
2001 |
Coorlea Publishing |
ISBN 0-948069-19-8 |
Dates, reformations and disposals of AC and dual-voltage EMUs. |
THE ALLOCATION HISTORY OF BR DIESELS & ELECTRICS: Third and Final Edition: Part Four |
Roger Harris |
2004 |
Roger Harris |
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Life-histories of every electric locomotive with a TOPS number: 99.9% accurate too! |
SPARKS |
Charles Buchanan |
2006 |
Triangle Publishing |
ISBN 0-9550030-1-6 |
In-depth historical information on the history, development and lives of classes 80-92. |
THE AC ELECTRICS |
Colin J Marsden |
2007 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0860936147 |
Summary histories of loco and EMU types, based largely on the author's earlier works and website. |
GENERAL AC ELECTRIC INTEREST BOOKS |
BR (MIDLAND REGION) ELECTRICS |
B. Nicolle |
1979 |
Oxford Publishing Company |
SBN 86093-056-4 |
Class by Class photographic record of the MR fleet in the late seventies - brings back
memories. |
ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES ON THE WEST COAST MAIN LINE |
Roly Longhurst with Michael Oakley |
1979 |
D. Bradford Barton |
ISBN 0-85153-355-8 |
Basic technical overviews of each class. |
TRAINS IN THE EIGHTIES 2 ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVES |
series |
1980 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1092-7 |
Just photographs of ACs in the late '70s and 1980. A5 landscape magazine format. See also Vol 1:
InterCity125 & APT (ISBN 0-7110-1091-9) if you're a Class 370 fan. |
100 YEARS OF ELECTRIC TRACTION |
Colin J. Marsden |
1985 |
Oxford Publishing Company |
ISBN 0-86093-325-3 |
General coverage of all electric traction, with slight emphasis on Southern Region units
and locos. Good historical interest. |
THE AC ELECTRICS (Rail Portfolios 13) |
Chris Shaw (compiler) |
1991 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1938-X |
All colour photographic record from early years to Class 91s & MkIVs. |
GENERAL REFERENCE BOOKS |
PROFILE OF THE CLASS 76s & 77s |
David Maxey |
1981 |
Oxford Publishing Co. |
SBN 86093-156-0 |
Good photographic record of 76s and 77s in action at home and abroad. |
ROLLING STOCK RECOGNITION:3 DEPARTMENTAL STOCK |
Colin J. Marsden |
1984 |
Ian Allan |
ISBN 0-7110-1446-9 |
Features the Flatrol!!! |
DIESEL DISPOSAL VOLUME 5 (ELECTRIC CLASSES) |
A. K. Butlin |
1986 |
Coorlea Publishing |
ISBN 0-948069-04-X |
Provides detailed records of periods in store, as well as early disposal information. |
DIESEL & ELECTRIC DISPOSAL |
Ashley Butlin |
1987 |
Coorlea Publishing |
ISBN 0-948069-06-6 |
General details of disposal, less detail per loco than above. |
DIESEL & ELECTRIC DISPOSAL |
Ashley Butlin |
1990 |
Coorlea Publishing |
ISBN 0-948069-10-4 |
As above, updated. |
BR DIESEL & ELECTRIC LOCOMOTIVE DIRECTORY |
Colin J. Marsden |
1991 |
Oxford Publishing Company (Haynes Publishing Group) |
ISBN 0-86093-486-1 |
Invaluable reference for renumbering histories, introduction, withdrawal, naming dates,
disposal details etc. |
BRITISH RAILWAYS MARK 1 COACHES |
Keith Parkin |
1991 |
HMRS / Pendragon Books |
ISBN 1-899816-07-0 |
Invaluable reference source for Mk1 stock. |
DIESEL & ELECTRIC LOCO REGISTER (Third Edition) |
S. A. Sugden |
1994 |
Platform 5 |
ISBN 1-872524-55-9 |
Good quick reference for number series conversions, dates etc. Less detailed than the Diesel & Electric Loco Directory, but easier to carry! |
PRESERVED LOCOMOTIVES OF BRITISH RAILWAYS |
Peter Fox and Peter Hall |
2001 |
Platform 5 |
ISBN 1-902336-20-8 |
Good reference for just about every locomotive and multiple unit which has survived beyond initial withdrawal. |
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