This book looks back to the time when steam locomotives were the dominant form of power on the railways in the North East of England
- as they had been for over a century. But in a few short years this era had been brutally ended
- not just on British Railways but on the many private & 'industrial' lines in the area too. Richard Gaunt's evocative photographs bring back the pain of that period but also the style & the drama from steam's last few years. Shot mainly in the Darlington Sunderland & Hartlepool areas they cover not only the glamorous expresses but the seemingly endless heavy freight & shunting operations seen throughout the region & too often overlooked. This book will bring back powerful memories for those who know the area around this time but also appeal to readers with more general interests in railway matters
- & those who simply enjoy dramatic photographs of industrial scenes.


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A pictorial history of the railways around Stafford Steam Around Stafford"

Includes:: the Grand Junction

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Stronghold of the Romans & later the Vikings York was to become the powerbase of the infamous ' Railway King' George Hudson whose empire would eventually extend from the far north of England to the south & south-west. Today York is the home of the National Railway Museum where many old steam locos are on display along with diesel & electric types from Britain & abroad. Indeed the NRM provides many of the steam locos operating excursion trains to Scarborough. In Steam Around York & the East Riding the glorious days of steam traction around York & the East Riding have been recaptured; the days when the railway was an important part of the infrastructure in the area & the trains were used by thousands of passengers for holidays to local seaside resorts & beyond via the docks at Hull & Goole as well as freight goods & shipping. Through a multitude of pictures furnished with informative captions from an acknowledged expert the heyday & decline of the railways of York & the East Riding is explored in depth & the services engines & locations of this remarkable industry are recorded for posterity. ...

The rip-roaring steampunk adventure for young adults continues in this exciting new story with an environmental conscience. Tim Barnabas is a submariner from the Cuttlefish a coal-fired submarine. Clara Calland is the daughter of a scientist who carries a secret formula that threatens British Imperial power. After a daring chase across the globe they have brought the secret to Westralia. Here much of Australia is simply too hot to be habitable by day. People are nocturnal living underground & working outside at night. To cross the deserts they use burrowing machines known as steam moles." With the Cuttlefish out of action her crew take jobs on these submarine like craft. Duke Malcolm of the Imperial Security Service transports Claras rebel father to a prison in Eastern Australia hoping to bait her into attempting a rescue. Clara looks to Tim for help only to find he has fled from a racist incident into the desert. She takes a steam mole in search of him. The two head to Eastern Australia where they discover an invading force with plans to take Westralia. Forced to survive in the desert they encounter the intolerance meted out to the aboriginal people. Can they save Westralia from falling under British rule? & should they?" ...

Steampunk is the fastest growing subculture around. It imagines a world in which steam is the main locomotive power driving submersibles rockets & ships across the world. & it features Victoriana time travel & adventure all elements in this wonderful new tarot. The major archetypes are the Gods of the Machine & the four suits are Airships Engines Submersibles & Leviathans. This interaction of energies offers wisdom & direction from an alternative reality but still relevant to us today. ...

Using many photographs & line drawings the author takes the reader on a journey back in time to see the origins of our railway system & describes in detail how & why these lines were built & run. It

Includes:: a list of preserved railways & railway museums open to the public.

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This is a fantastic chance for you & your guest to enjoy a relaxed unhurried & civilised journey on a steam train. The steam train has been around for over 200 years moving passengers from place to place. Seeing the trains in all their glory brings a real sense of history to your day & there is always plenty to see making this a great day out. Once you arrive at the venue you will need to exchange your voucher at the ticket office for your steam train tickets. The experience varies depending on the location you choose. Some journeys are return trips whilst others are all day rover tickets & you may be able to stop off en route to explore the local area on foot. Please check exact details upon booking. Depending on the location you may be able to visit other attractions at the venue such as a steam train museum. Please note that the Cumbria location is a narrow gauge railway. What You Will Receive On purchasing this experience you will receive a Silver A5 Presentation Pack. Your Silver A5 Presentation Pack is embossed with a ribbon design great if you are buying this experience as a gift. Included within your presentation pack: Your Gift Experience Voucher
- Keep this safe! You will need this to book your experience & may be required to take this with you on the day of your experience. An Information Booklet
- Detailing all you need to know about your experience including personal injury cover cancellation cover & full terms & conditions of the experience. How to Book Guide
- A personal guide based on your chosen experience detailing all the available locations & contact numbers you need to ensure you experience runs smoothly. "


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Enjoy the evocative experience of a steam train ride as you roll through the countryside in Victorian style. Your journey brings history to life & gives you a real sense of what it would have been like to travel by train in the golden age of steam. You’ll notice that many stations retain original features some even have museums where you can learn about the history of the area & the role that steam travel has played. When the guard appears & the whistle blows settle in your seat & enjoy the unmistakable sight sound & smell as the train leaves the station. ...

Often overlooked steaming is an easy way to cook healthy meals at home. The versatility of cooking with steam is often overshadowed by its association with low-fat foods & dieting. The recipes in Steaming Basics produce hearty dishes that will satisfy the palates of the most demanding family members. The book covers: Condiments butters & sauces; Dim sum favourites; Easy vegetables; Stuffed dishes; Light suppers; Dishes in papillotes (a cooking method that involves wrapping meats fish or vegetables in greased paper); Desserts. The reinvented classics & Asian recipes include: Light tartar sauce; Shrimp dumplings; Asparagus with hollandaise sauce; Salmon & spinach in papillotes; Chinese cabbage rolls; Party dips; Clams with herbed butter; Chicken with soy sauce; Couscous balls; Honey cake; Creme caramel. The My Cooking Class series takes a refreshing approach to learning the art of home cooking. The recipes are presented in complete visual sequences from start to finish & every ingredient & every step is shown from above in full colour so its as true to life as possible
- just like a real cooking course. Written instructions accompany each recipe & specialized tasks such as making homemade pasta are clearly demonstrated. Variations notes & glossaries are welcome additions to each class.A My Cooking Class replicates a professional cooking course & will transform how home cooks learn to prepare dishes & meals. Every ingredient pot pan & tool is shown not just described making this new visual cookbook format deliciously simple."
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In the seven decades since the darkest moments of the Second World War it seems every tenebrous corner of the conflict has been laid bare prodded & examined from every perspective of military & social history. But there is a story that has hitherto been largely overlooked. It is a tale of quiet heroism a story of ordinary people who fought with enormous self-sacrifice not with tanks & guns but with elbow grease & determination. It is the story of the British railways & above all the extraordinary men & women who kept them running from 1939 to 1945. Churchill himself certainly did not underestimate their importance to the wartime story when in 1943 he praised 'the unwavering courage & constant resourcefulness of railwaymen of all ranks in contributing so largely towards the final victory.' & what a story it is. The railway system during the Second World War was the lifeline of the nation replacing vulnerable road transport & merchant shipping. The railways mobilised troops transported munitions evacuated children from cities & kept vital food supplies moving where other forms of transport failed. Railwaymen & women performed outstanding acts of heroism. Nearly 400 workers were killed at their posts & another 2 400 injured in the line of duty. Another 3 500 railwaymen & women died in action. The trains themselves played just as vital a role. The famous Flying Scotsman train delivered its passengers to safety after being pounded by German bombers & strafed with gunfire from the air. There were astonishing feats of engineering restoring tracks within hours & bridges & viaducts within days. Trains transported millions to & from work each day & sheltered them on underground platforms at night a refuge from the bombs above. Without the railways there would have been no Dunkirk evacuation & no D-Day. Michael Williams author of the celebrated book On the Slow Train has written an important & timely book using original research & over a hundred new personal interviews. This is their story. ...