RAILWAY MAGAZINE NO. 529

The Railway Magazine - No. 529 - July 1941. Vol 87 (the Isle of Man Railways, Four Pioneer Services to the Seaside, the Locomotives of Sir Nigel Gresley- Part IV)

London: Railway Publishing Ltd, 1941. First Edition. Softcover. Back cover detached, slotted loosely into pages, missing last few numeral pages. Staples slightly rusted. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners. ; With original red wrappers. With plates and advertisements. ; 16.5x24.5x0.5 cm; 289-336, x pages. Good+ .

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Book number: 82722

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RAILWAY MAGAZINE NO. 458

The Railway Magazine - No. 458 - August 1935. Vol. LXXVII (the Railways of Norway, Latest Southern Electrification, New Geared Turbine Express Locomotive, L.M. S.R. )

London: Railway Publishing Ltd, 1935. First Edition. Softcover. Staples slightly rusted. Slight wear and slight soiling to spine, cover and corners. ; With original bluewrappers. With plates and advertisements. ; 16.5x24.5x0.5 cm; 79-156, xx pages. Very Good .

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Book number: 82723

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The Railway Magazine. Vol. LXI. July to December 1927.

London, 1927. Original boards. Foxing & soiling to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & somewhat soiled. ; With illustrations. Foxing & soiling to text block edges. Spine, covers & corners slightly worn & somewhat soiled. ; 24.8 x 17 x 2.3 cms; 506 pages; The Railway Magazine, published in London during the 1920s, was a popular monthly periodical dedicated to railway enthusiasts, professionals, and the general public. The magazine featured articles on railway developments, technological innovations, locomotive designs, and detailed accounts of railway journeys both within Britain and internationally. It included news about railway companies, historical features, and richly illustrated articles with photographs, diagrams, and maps. Known for its high-quality journalism, the magazine became a respected source for railway history, engineering insights, and operational news, capturing the fascination and growth of railway culture during an era of significant industrial and social change.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63123

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The Railway Magazine. Vol. LXIII. July to December 1928. LXVII. July to December 1930.

London, 1930. First Edition. Original boards. Foxing & soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat soiled, faded & worn. ; With illustrations. Foxing & soiling to text block edges. Covers, spine & corners somewhat soiled, faded & worn. ; 24.8 x 17 x 2.5 cms; 520 pages; The Railway Magazine is a renowned British publication that has chronicled the development of railways since its inception in 1897. Volumes LXIII (July–December 1928) and LXVII (July–December 1930) offer a rich tapestry of railway history, capturing technological advancements, operational challenges, and the cultural significance of railways during the late 1920s and early 1930s. Volume LXIII (July–December 1928) includes six issues (Nos. 373–378) and provides a comprehensive overview of the British railway scene at the time. It features detailed articles on the introduction of new locomotive designs and modern signalling systems. The volume explores efforts to restructure railway services for improved efficiency and to meet rising passenger demand. It also reflects on the cultural impact of railways, including their influence on social mobility and their depiction in contemporary literature and art. Richly illustrated with photographs and advertisements, it offers visual insight into the railway operations of the era. This period was marked by transition, as railways adapted to modernization while maintaining traditional roles in British life. Volume LXVII (July–December 1930) , covering issues Nos. 391–402, documents the evolving railway landscape at the start of the 1930s. It examines the expansion and refinement of passenger services, such as the launch of streamlined trains and enhancements in passenger comfort. The volume also reports on advancements in locomotive engineering, highlighting more powerful and efficient engines. It discusses economic pressures on railway companies, particularly from rising competition with automobiles and buses. With extensive photographic documentation of infrastructure, rolling stock, and personnel, it portrays a sector striving to retain its importance in a shifting transportation market.. Good+ with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63277

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The Railway Magazine. Vol. LXIV. January to June, 1929 & Vol. LXV. July to December, 1929.

London, 1929. First Edition. Original boards. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; With illustrations. Foxing, soiling & discolouration to text block edges & endpapers. Covers somewhat faded & worn. Spine faded & torn (see pictures). ; 24.3 x 16.6 x 4.7 cms; The Railway Magazine Volumes LXIV (January–June 1929) and LXV (July–December 1929) provide a detailed overview of the British railway system during a key period of transition and modernization in the interwar years. These volumes reflect both the operational realities of the time and the broader cultural importance of railways in British society. Volume LXIV explores a range of topics, including technological innovations such as new locomotive designs and advancements in signalling systems. These developments signaled the railway industry’s intent to modernize and improve efficiency. Operational restructuring is also discussed, aimed at meeting rising passenger demand and enhancing service reliability. The volume delves into the cultural role of railways, examining how they influenced social mobility and were portrayed in literature and art. Numerous photographs and advertisements offer visual insight into the era’s railway life. Volume LXV continues this exploration by focusing on the expansion and refinement of passenger services. It highlights the introduction of more comfortable and streamlined train designs, as well as progress in locomotive engineering, particularly the creation of more powerful and efficient engines. The volume also addresses the growing economic challenges faced by railway companies, including competition from road transport such as buses and private cars. Extensive photographic documentation illustrates the infrastructure, equipment, and workforce that supported the railway network. Together, these volumes serve as valuable historical resources, chronicling a time when the British railway system was balancing its heritage with the demands of a rapidly changing world.. Very Good- with no dust jacket .

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Book number: 63278

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