Publications

Shropshire Railways: Photo Survey 1971 and Photo Survey 1987 In 1971, a number of members set out to document, on film, the county's rail infrastructure in the immediate post-steam era. This important and fascinating archive, containing over 650 images, is available on CD Newly available: The exercise was repeated in 1987. The 350 images provide an interesting insight into the county’s railways in the late 80s. NOTE that in the preview (below) only the Shrewsbury - Hereford page is viewable, and only the first ten images may be viewed Click Here for a preview (1971 survey) The 1987 survey uses a similar format Buy Now! Just £10 each incl p&p (UK only) Also available at meetings £7 each (members only) • invaluable resources for modellers and historians • super gift for railway enthusiasts

Originally published by Shropshire Railway Society to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Shrewsbury to Chester Railway, 12 October 1848, new copies are still available. A pictorial rail journey from Shrewsbury to Chester. 60 pages of photographs focusing on the mostly GWR steam locomotives which operated the route, plus more recent photographs including some of the architecture of the route and special workings on the line. A4 landscape format, limp cover, now priced to clear at just £3.50 incl. p&p.

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Originally published by Shropshire Railway Society in 1989, a number of copies have been found, new and unsold, of this long-out-of-print publication A photographic record of (mostly) steam railways in Shrewsbury and around the county of Shropshire. Main lines, branch lines, minor and industrial railways, and their trains, many long-since departed, are covered; mostly b&w. 228mm x 175 mm (9" x 7") landscape format, 74 pp, limp cover, just £4.95 (original cover price) plus £1 p&p.

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