British Railways PAST and PRESENT – MID WALES AND THE MARCHES (32)by Roger Siviter published by Past & Present Publishing Limited.
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BR TRACTION in Colour – 2 by Paul Shannon published by Ian Allan Publishing.
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British Rail Standard Diesels of the 1960s by David N. Clough published by Ian Allan Publishing.
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Brush Diesel Locomotives 1940-78 by George Toms published by Turntable Publications and the Transport Publishing Company.
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Britain’s Rail Super Centres – London by Laurence Waters published by Ian Allan Productions.
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“BR DIESELS IN ACTION” Vol.5 by G. Weekes, published by Bradford Barton in 1980.
The book is one of a well-known series that was published at a time when books on diesels were not so readily available as they are now.
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Pre-owned book – BR in the Eighties by David St John Thomas & Patrick Whitehouse.
In very good condition.
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This copy is pre-owned and has been donated to the DEPG for the purpose of raising funds for the upkeep of our locomotive fleet. Please help the DEPG by purchasing this book. Thank you very much !
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This new book about the Western Region’s Diesel Hydraulics has been published by Mike Woodhouse and Graham Howell and is based on their experiences and notes from their careers at Old Oak Common, Laira and Swindon Works from the late 1950s onwards. This fascinating book became sold out within a few weeks of publication and we are pleased to have supported the reprinting of a further batch to satisfy the demand.
Click here to go to the BOOK REVIEW that has been kindly provided by DEPG member Neale Long.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the General Loco fund.
Publishers : Mike Woodhouse and Graham Howell
Language : English
Softback: 146 pages, A5
ISBN-13 : Not Applicable
Volume 1 of The Beaten Track was released in 2021. Its combination of outstanding colour photography, featuring superseded motive power and long-lost extremities of the British railway network received widespread critical acclaim and gave rise to a reprint within months, and the release of a follow-up Volume 2 in 2022.
This was followed by The Beaten Track Volume 3 in 2023 – a third selection of the best colour photography from the period 1970–1985. More than 250 high quality images illustrate an assortment of traction types, very few of which can still be seen on the main line, many at railway locations that have long since disappeared or have changed out of all recognition. In September 2024, a FOURTH volume was published, marking the success of the format. In July 2025, a FIFTH Volume was published !
All the photographs are accompanied by extensive captions, containing considerable historical and anecdotal information relating to the lines, stations and trains depicted.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the General Loco fund .
Publisher : Platform 5 Publishing (2023)
Language : English
Hardback: 176 pages, A4
ISBN-13 : tba
Pre-owned book – BRITISH LOCOMOTIVES of the 20th Century Volume 3 – 1960 – to presents time by O.S. Nock Slight wear on cover.
This copy is pre-owned and has been donated to the DEPG for the purpose of raising funds for the restoration of D1010. Please help D1010 by purchasing this book. Thank you very much !
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This useful item comprises a bright LED torch that conveniently attaches to your keyring. The internal LR44 button-cell batteries are very long lasting and the torch has a proper on-off switch so it can be easily controlled. The body is aluminium, making it robust, but lightweight. Available in five colours, each with the DEPG logo laser-etched onto the surface: Red, Blue, Black, Gunmetal or Purple.
Pre-owned book – BRITISH LOCOMOTIVES of the 20th Century – 1900-1930 by O.S. Nock.
This copy is pre-owned and has been donated to the DEPG for the purpose of raising funds for the restoration of D1010. Please help D1010 by purchasing this book. Thank you very much !
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Pre-owned book – “The Power of The WESTERNS by C Judge, Oxford Publishing Co.
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96 printed pages filled with colour photographs covering a wide range of diesel locomotive classes, plus some multiple units, almost all in green livery except where it was relevant to show the alternative livery. This book is organised into separate chapters that cover each region of British Railways as they existed in the 1960s and each chapter carries an introductory text before launching into pictures and captions.
Unlike some books in this series, this volume is not just a ‘picture book’ because the photos are highly varied and worth dwelling upon. This plus the interesting captions make it good value for money and that is why we are offering it.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the General Loco fund .
Publisher : Amberley Publishing (2019)
Language : English
Softcover : 96 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-1-4456-9453-5
This comprehensive study of the ‘Clayton’ Type 1 locomotive, later known as Class 17 was published in May 2021 and has become the definitive reference work on this unusual and short-lived Class of locomotives that once numbered 117 examples.
Carefully researched by Anthony P. Sayer, this book is crammed full of detail and is an absolute ‘must have’ for all who are interested in these curious machines, of which only one remains in existence today.
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Hardback, 374 pages, 280 photos/diagrams.
This comprehensive study of the BR-Swindon Type 1 locomotive, later known as Class 14 has been published in two volumes. The first volume covers the life of the class under BR ownership. This second volume covers the life of the class in industry and preservation.
Well researched by Anthony P. Sayer, these books are an absolute ‘must have’ for all who are interested in these sturdy and well-built machines.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the D9518 Restoration Fund
Click here to view the first volume.
This comprehensive study of the BR-Swindon Type 1 locomotive, later known as Class 14 has been published in two volumes. This first volume covers the life of the class under BR ownership. The second volume covers the life of the class in industry and preservation.
Well researched by Anthony P. Sayer, these books are an absolute ‘must have’ for all who are interested in these sturdy and well-built machines.
Proceeds from the sale of this book go to the D9518 Restoration Fund
Click here to view the second volume.
This pack of 3 high quality multi-purpose cards feature a print of a painting by Wendy Howard, derived from an original photograph by Josh Brinsford, with Class 33 ‘Crompton’ D6575 (33 057) approaching Williton, with the beauty of the Quantock Hills in the background. These cards are blank inside (plain envelopes are also included).
These items have been kindly donated by a member and are for sale to raise funds to allow us to continue the restoration of our fleet of heritage locomotives. Thank you for your support.
Many books have been written on diesel traction, but there haven’t been any since the 1960s that give an in-depth explanation of how diesel locomotives and DMUs actually function and what is involved in driving them. This “Manual for Diesel Locomotive and DMU Drivers” addresses these and many other pertinent topics, including the knowledge required to drive trains safely and effectively, and the attributes that make a good driver. This comprehensive and insightful manual also considers railway rules, route knowledge, preparing locomotives & DMUs, driving trains “on the road” and the serious matters of traction failures, assisting failed trains and the many incidents that can occur along the way. It provides a fascinating insight into the life of a train driver and will appeal to those who drive trains, aspire to do so, or the general rail enthusiast.
Publisher : Platform 5 (19 May 2022)
Language : English
Hardcover : 240 pages, A4 format
ISBN-13 : 978-1909431898
Here’s a summary by the author, DEPG driver and WSR Diesel Traction Inspector John Leach : The book is 240 pages long, hard back and in A4 format. It includes 87 diagrams, 39 tables and many photos, particularly of loco parts. Very roughly, it is a balance of 50/50 traction and the other knowledge required by a Driver. Please note that it is a manual for Drivers, and does not convey the depth of knowledge required by fitters, although there are cross references to other works (such as the BR manual ‘Diesel Traction’, 1962) for those requiring much deeper information. My own work is technical, but is a step down from ‘Diesel Traction’, with many of the diagrams being illustrative rather than technically correct, as I have tried to illustrate the basic working of various pieces of equipment. It is titled, ‘A manual for diesel loco and DMU drivers’.
And from the publisher, Platform 5 : This book focuses on the role and duties of heritage railway diesel drivers and secondmen, but contains little that should not be comprehensible to anyone with an interest in diesel traction and footplate matters. The author is a fifth-generation railwayman who began his footplate career in 1970 and is now a diesel driver and traction inspector at the West Somerset Railway. Of the book, he writes, “It is the standard of knowledge that was required of me by BR, and that which I now seek to pass on to others”.
This high quality one-size beanie hat features the DEPG logo in bold silver thread embroidery. This hat is the ideal attire for cold days.
Baseball Caps and other garments featuring DEPG logos and D1010 are also available in colours black, blue, green and maroon. Please email contact@depg.org if you can’t find what you want online.
86 printed A4 pages filled with 120 photographs (all BW) covering each of the 74 members of this much-loved class of locomotives on a variety of workings across the Western region, from the late 1960s through to the withdrawal of the class in February 1977. The photographs are mostly those of Barry Nicolle and are mostly previously unpublished. This book combines the talents of the photographers and the subject knowledge of the authors and is essential reading for all fans of the class.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the D1010 restoration fund (by agreement with Roger Geach).
Publisher : Budleigh (03 Sep 2021)
Language : English
Softcover : 86 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0995566521
Covering the English Electric Type 4 ‘D200’ class, later known as BR Class 40, these were amongst the first ‘pilot scheme’ diesel-electric locomotives that were introduced by BR back in 1958. Although heavy and underpowered compared with later designs, they were put to good use on passenger and freight workings and were based in all regions except the WR and SR. The history of the class from inception to date of publication has been captured in just over 200 black-and-white photographs, plus some in colour, in this well-known book by John Whiteley and Gavin Morrison, published in 1978.
This copy is pre-owned and has been donated to the DEPG for the purpose of raising funds for the restoration of D1010. Please help our cause by purchasing this book. Thank you very much !
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160 printed pages of A4 filled with the details of English Electric Type 3 Class 37s at work in the ‘Far West’ of the UK, an area defined by the authors as being west of Taunton and west of Yeovil. Plenty of detail, plenty of photographs (all in colour), nicely reproduced and backed up with plenty of interesting text. The authors, Stephen C. Marshall and Roger Geach, have combined their massive knowledge with a detailed database of workings from 1965 onwards, so it is a good read for anyone who appreciates the rugged power and reliability of the class and the scenic variety that is typical of Cornwall.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the D1010 restoration fund (by agreement with the authors).
Publisher : Budleigh (8 Nov. 2019)
Language : English
Hardcover : 160 pages
ISBN-13 : 978-0995566514
“BR DIESELS IN CLOSE-UP” by Norman E. Preedy and H.L. Ford, published by Bradford Barton in 1974.
The book is one of a well-known series that was published at a time when books on diesels were not so readily available as they are now. This book is faded and discoloured on the outside but the inside is still in very good condition and contains plenty of clear and interesting black-and-white photos from the time.
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This set of six printed and coated hardwood cork-backed coasters feature each of the locomotive classes that are represented in the DEPG fleet. Buying as a set of six offers a quick and easy way to collect all six and provides a useful saving. The set includes D1010, D4107, D6566, D7017 & D7018, D9526 and 47077.
Mug designs featuring each of the locomotive classes of the DEPG fleet are also available. Please email contact@depg.org if you can’t find what you want online.