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It's that time of year again - and what a funny old year it's been (and still is)!

My missus has asked me for a list of stuff I might like for Christmas which she can use and/or pass on to close relatives. I usually enjoy receiving a railway related book for Christmas so I can browse through it on Boxing Day and thereafter, but this year I'm a bit stumped as to what to suggest. Has anyone come across anything which might be relevant? My great passion is anything related to UK or Irish narrow gauge but I am willing to be tempted by something a bit more exotic.

Any suggestions?

Rik

When you last visited me I showed you my copy of 'Railways of the Raj' which your found interesting. I don't know whether you managed to get one, but they are available on-line.....

Peter Butler wrote: ↑Mon Nov 09, 2020 2:48 pm When you last visited me I showed you my copy of 'Railways of the Raj' which your found interesting. I don't know whether you managed to get one, but they are available on-line.....

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Thanks, Peter
I'd forgotten all about it. It's now on the list

Rik

I've fancied this L&B book for a while - largely judging it by its (lovely) cover, I must admit, but I'm a librarian, so I'm allowed: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/produ ... gL6k_D_BwE

Favourable reviews on Amazon, I like the idea of the large format pictures, and the Blackwells price seems good...

Andrew.

A little niche maybe, but I really enjoyed The Metropolitan-Vickers Type 2 Co-Bo Diesel-Electric Locomotives:
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Met ... ck/p/17812

Andrew wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 11:30 am I've fancied this L&B book for a while - largely judging it by its (lovely) cover, I must admit, but I'm a librarian, so I'm allowed: https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/produ ... gL6k_D_BwE

Favourable reviews on Amazon, I like the idea of the large format pictures, and the Blackwells price seems good...

Andrew.

That looks great. I've added it to my Birthday list as my Christmas list is now getting a bit full...

Rik

TonyW wrote: ↑Tue Nov 10, 2020 12:29 pm A little niche maybe, but I really enjoyed The Metropolitan-Vickers Type 2 Co-Bo Diesel-Electric Locomotives:
https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/The-Met ... ck/p/17812

As you say, a bit niche. Not sure I would want to spend that much on a book about a diesel loco ....

Is that the co-bo that Hornby Dublo used to model? I always fancied one of those, mainly because it was a bit unusual.

Rik

ge_rik wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:03 amAs you say, a bit niche. Not sure I would want to spend that much on a book about a diesel loco ....

Ah, in that case the contents of my bookshelves may not be of interest to you: I've got loads of them! Having finished the Co-Bo book I'm now reading Class 47: 50 Years of Locomotive History, which is superb, and a few days ago The Class 33s: A Sixty Year History arrived so that is waiting too.

ge_rik wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 9:03 amIs that the co-bo that Hornby Dublo used to model? I always fancied one of those, mainly because it was a bit unusual.

It is.

I do like Class 33s - growing up in Bexleyheath they were the only locos I ever saw going through our local station, and only then VERY rarely... I'm very pleased to see them on preserved lines... Apologies, nostalgia-driven drift thread...