THE COMPLETE REGIONAL GUIDE TO THE RAILWAYS OF BRITAIN

Volume 7

North East

This is volume 7 of the invaluable guide to the UK's entire railway network and is better value than ever before! Every part of the country is thoroughly covered over all the 10 volumes giving a complete picture of rail operations in each region. Intercity, regional railways, and freight operations in each area are highlighted. Also included are references to private steam railway sites.

A comprehensive script contrasts present day workings with a brief history of the development of the rail network in each area.

Volume 7 covers the following approximate area:-

• Berwick on Tweed - Bradford, Skipton - Scarborough. Mainlines The East Coast mainline from York to Newcastle. Newcastle to Carlisle

• Secondary lines York to Scarborough, Whitby, Skipton to Shipley including Bradford Forster Square. Harrogate to York via Knaresborough.

• Preserved lines Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, North Yorkshire Moors.

• Freight flows Aggregates on the Rylstone branch near Skipton. Principal traffics in the Blyth, Selby and Middlesbrough areas, including Alcan, coal, and potash.

• Notable stations Newcastle, York, Hexham, Skipton, Scarborough.

• Loco Classes 37, 47, 56, 59, 60, 91, 142, 144, 156, 158, 308, HST plus preserved steam hard at work.

• The North East has always been associated with heavy freight flows and even now on today's much rationalized railway, there's plenty of action to be seen. Many of the stations still retain a distinctive character contrasting with the electric high speed East Coast mainline services. Some famous rural services are also examined, including the scenic lines around York to Harrogate and also to Scarborough. The area boasts two very different but equally spectacular preserved lines.

• On this one superbly made volume you'll find all you're ever likely to need to know about the history and present day operations in an area stretching from Berwick to Leeds! Produced by the same team that made the highly praised Rail Freight Today, Loco Hauled, & New Horozons series, it's your guarantee of superb quality.

The Complete Regional Guide to the Railways of Britain

Titles in this Series

Vol 1 Lakes & Dales

Vol 2 Scotland

Vol 3 South West

Vol 4 North West

Vol 5 Somerset & Dorset

Vol 6 London & S East

Vol 7 North East

Vol 8 Wales

Vol 9 Midlands

Vol 10 Eastern Counties