THE COMPLETE REGIONAL GUIDE TO THE RAILWAYS OF BRITAIN

Volume 4

North West

This is volume 4 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 4 covers the following approximate area:-

• Crewe - Colne, Southport - Buxton. Mainlines WCML Manchester - Crewe and Trans-Pennine routes. Branch lines Buxton line, Manchester Airport, Colne branch, Liverpool - Southport, Warrington - Chester.

• Preserved lines East Lancs Railway.

• Surviving freight traffics Peak Forest Aggregate traffics, Salt to Sandbach, Petroleum traffic from Stanlow, Wood traffic to Shotton and various Freightliner flows.

• Notable stations Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Victoria, Blackburn, Liverpool, Chester.

• Loco Classes 31, 37, 47, 56, 59, 60, 86, 87, 90, 142, 150, 155, 156, 158, 304, 507, HST, (Preserved Diesels 14, 35, 42, 52).

• There is nowhere quite like the North West for an impressive variety of locations. From the densely populated urban landscapes around Manchester and Liverpool to the rolling Lancashire moors, each with its own unique character. This superbly made video effectively captures the atmosphere of rail operations in this fascinating area.

• In fact everything you're ever likely to need to know about the history and present day railway operations in the North West on one superbly photographed volume. Produced by the same team that made the highly praised Rail Freight Today, Loco Hauled and New Horizons 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