UK - route information ?

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chairman

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Hi...

I have an idea to build a semi-historical [histerical ?] route of a branch line that was torn up many years ago. :(

I was wondering if there were any bookshops or websites in the UK that specialised in railway material ie. maps / trackplans / photographs ??

I shall keep searching, but not having much luck so far so any help would be a bonus.

Thanks in advance for any help given.

chairman
 
Transport Diversions is a good source of railway books...

http://www.transportdiversions.com/index.asp

Other places are Motor Books

https://www.motorbooks.co.uk/index.asp?xcat=RAILWAY

and of course Ian Allan
http://www.ianallanpublishing.com/railways-books


You don't mention the prototype you're looking for but Middleton Press and Oakwood Press publish a variety of books which cover long closed or forgotten railways. These often include trackplans and the grail - a gradient profile.
http://www.middletonpress.co.uk/

http://www.oakwoodpress.co.uk/

Hope this helps.
 
Any branch line in particular?

Depending on the region, there's a fair bit of information available between historic maps, books and online resources, but without an idea of where you're looking at its difficult to be specific.

FWIW I'm currently working on a route centred around Bishop Auckland in south west Durham, so I've a fair bit of info on that area in particular.
 
Most local libraries carry a stock of 12.5 or 25 inch to the mile OS maps of the local county area which are invaluable for accurate track layouts and positions of signals etc. Although it's maybe too far away for you, the Public Record Office in Kew has a vast amount of railway material including the HMRI Inspector's reports on signalling.
 
Remember, the OS grid was introduced in 1936, so even somewhat historic maps may have a useful and usable coordinate system.
 
Hi...

The branch in question is the "Royal Deeside" branch which ran from Aberdeen - Ballater, which the naughty Dr closed in the early 60`s. I`ve found various websites, but nothing in the way of trackplans for stations.

A preservation Soc. is trying to rebuild some of the line :- http://www.deeside-railway.co.uk/

Maybe it is a little too obscure for mainstream publishing, but I`ll carry on searching...

Many thanks for all the help...

chairman
 
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