WESTERN STEAM On Bristol and Exeter Lines by Peter Waller published by Unique Books 2017.
This copy is as new.
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WR DIESEL HYDRAULICS by Norman E. Preedy and G.F. Gillham published by Bradford Barton Limited.
In good condition.
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176 printed A4 pages filled with colour photographs covering the period 1970-1985.
The Beaten Track illustrates a very different railway to that of today, when a multitude of railway locations, locomotive types and some longstanding practices were fast disappearing. It takes the reader to a variety of locations, many of which have now become long-lost extremities of the British railway network. The images show an assortment of traction types, very few of which can still be seen on the main line.
All the photographs are in colour and all are accompanied by extensive captions, containing considerable historical and anecdotal information relating to the lines, stations and trains depicted.
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 . See also THE BEATEN TRACK – VOLUME 2 – released in September 2022, VOLUME 3 – released in October 2023 and VOLUME 4 – released in September 2024.
Publisher : Platform 5 Publishing (2021)
Language : English
Hardback: 176 pages
ISBN-13 : 9781909431881
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 Its combination of outstanding colour photography, featuring superseded motive power and long-lost extremities of the British railway network received widespread critical acclaim and gave rise to a reprint within months.
We now present The Beaten Track Volume 2 – a second selection of the best colour photography from 1970–1985. More than 280 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.
All the photographs are accompanied by extensive captions, containing considerable historical and anecdotal information relating to the lines, stations and trains depicted.
Click here to go to the BOOK REVIEW that has kindly been provided by DEPG member Neale Long.
UPDATE – OCTOBER 2023 – VOLUME 3 is now available.
UPDATE – SEPTEMBER 2024 – VOLUME 4 is now available.
This is a new book, the proceeds from which will go into the General Loco fund .
Publisher : Platform 5 Publishing (2022)
Language : English
Hardback: 176 pages, A4
ISBN-13 : 9781909431911
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.
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
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 and Volume 3 in 2023.
We now present The Beaten Track Volume 4 – a fourth 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.
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 (30-Sep-2024)
Language : English
Hardback: 176 pages, A4
ISBN-13 : tba
Volume 2 of this comprehensive study of the ‘North British Type 2 B-B Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives BR Class 22 – Detailed Insights’ was published on 18th July 2024 – ISBN 9781399078276.
This book, the second of two, builds on the overview of the class provided in Volume 1, and makes extensive use of available archive material and the personal observations of numerous enthusiasts. Previously unpublished information, covering the performance issues of these locomotives, form a central focus, together with details of fire incidents and accidents. Liveries and detail differences are given in-depth treatment to illustrate that there really were reasons and a logical progression behind the complicated series of design modifications applied to the Class. Volume 2 concludes with sections on storage, withdrawal and final disposal.
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 short lived machines.
Hardback, 192 pages.
This new book about the former LSWR route from Waterloo via Exeter and onwards to the Atlantic Coast has been written by BERNARD MILLS and is published by PLATFORM 5.
This book was published on 18th March 2024.
PART 2 is now available – click here for Part 2
Publishers : Platform 5 Publishing
Language : English
Hardback: 96 pages A4,
ISBN-13 : TBA
PART TWO of the new series of books about the former LSWR route from Waterloo via Exeter and onwards to the Atlantic Coast has been written by BERNARD MILLS and is published by PLATFORM 5.
This book was published on 29th May 2024.
Publishers : Platform 5 Publishing
Language : English
Hardback: 96 pages A4,
ISBN-13 : TBA
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
In 2018, Class 52 ‘Western’ number D1013 “WESTERN RANGER” celebrated 40 years on the Severn Valley Railway. This booklet covers her journey from the last days of service on BR to her long and successful life in preservation.
Published by the Western Locomotive Association, this booklet runs to 36 pages of glossy A4, with plenty of photos and interesting write-ups. Buying this booklet supports both the DEPG and the WLA.
See our special offer of a reduced price for the combined purchase of both the D1013 and the D1062 booklets.
In 2018, Class 52 ‘Western’ number D1062 “WESTERN COURIER” celebrated 40 years on the Severn Valley Railway. This booklet covers her journey from the last days of service on BR to her long and successful life in preservation.
Published by the Western Locomotive Association, this booklet runs to 36 pages of glossy A4, with plenty of photos and interesting write-ups. Buying this booklet supports both the DEPG and the WLA.
See our special offer of a reduced price for the combined purchase of both the D1013 and the D1062 booklets.
This new booklet is the seventh in the DIESEL DAWN series by publisher Mortons Media Group. This edition cover the Class 14 diesel-hydraulics and has been written by John Jennison.
Click here to go to the BOOK REVIEW that has kindly been provided by DEPG member Neale Long.
This is a new booklet, the profits from which will go into the D9518 restoration fund.
Publisher : Mortons Media Group (March 2023)
Language : English
Softcover : 88 pages
ISBN-13 : 9781911703310
64 pages of A4 filled with the story of the DEPG’s ‘HYMEK D7018’ from BR days through to preservation at Didcot then Williton and the 24-year restoration and rebuild effort that culminated in a return to service in 2019. Plenty of detail, plenty of photographs, backed up with interesting text. A very good read !
In 2018, Class 52 ‘Westerns’ D1013 “WESTERN RANGER” and D1062 “WESTERN COURIER” celebrated 40 years on the Severn Valley Railway. These booklets cover their journey from the last days of service on BR to their long and successful life in preservation.
Published by the Western Locomotive Association, each booklet runs to 36 pages of glossy A4, with plenty of photos and interesting write-ups. Buying these booklets supports both the DEPG and the WLA.
The DEPG calendar for 2025 is A3 size (double that of A4) and 12 pages in landscape format to make the most of the interesting images that have been so kindly donated by our members. Definitely not to be missed!
Only a limited quantity remain. Order your copy today!
CLICK HERE or on the image above to view an animation of the 2025 Calendar.
This high quality size-adjustable cap features “D1010 WESTERN CAMPAIGNER” in bold embroidery. Available in maroon or blue to celebrate the liveries that were carried by D1010 when in service on BR.
Caps featuring the DEPG logo and other members of the DEPG fleet are also available. Please email contact@depg.org if you can’t find what you want online.
This high quality size-adjustable cap features the DEPG logo in bold embroidery. Available in maroon, green or blue to celebrate the liveries that were carried by our locos when in service on BR and also available in black to match the DEPG house colour scheme.
Caps featuring locos of the DEPG fleet are also available. Please email contact@depg.org if you can’t find what you want online.
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.
This set of six printed and coated hard-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, D1661, D6566+D6575, D7017, D7018 and D9526.
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.
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.
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.
HORNBY HB002 DIESEL DEPOT Jigsaw. Pre-owned and complete 1000 piece.
In very good condition and reduced price.
If you have jigsaws or books that you want to donate to us, please email contact@depg.org or use the contact form so that we can provide a postal address to you. We appreciate your efforts to give us more items to sell to raise funds for the DEPG fleet.