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UPDATED: 27/07/10
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LATEST BOOK NEWS!
PROOFS BACK - SOME SMALL CHANGES MADE
NOW BACK AT PRINTERS FOR PRODUCTION
ALL ORDERS FOR VOLUME ONE WILL
BE DESPATCHED ON AUGUST 15!
ENJOY!
IN THE MEANTIME...COMING SOON: YOUR CHANCE TO PRE-ORDER VOLUME TWO!
DETAILS TO FOLLOW ONCE VOLUME ONE DESPATCHED TO EVERYONE!
A REMINDER THOUGH THAT BOTH VOLUMES TO BE LIMITED EDITIONS!
COLLECT THEM BOTH PLUS TRACKS OF MY YEARS!
DON'T MISS OUT ON THE FULL SET!
SPECIAL OFFER CHANCE COMING SOON IN TIME FOR CHRIMBO!
ORDER WESTERNS VOL. TWO AND TRACKS OF MY YEARS AT A SPECIAL PRICE!
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WHY NOT MAKE IT A HYDRAULIC HAPPY XMAS THIS YEAR?
IN PRODUCTION NOW...WESTERN POWER ISSUE 10
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No modelling, No modern images...
just the past as YOU remember it!
YOUNG GODS!
OLD MATES!
FRIENDS REUNITED!
READ ALL ABOUT THE RETURN OF THE LINCOLN LADS IN CD&E29
Peter Taylor's (below) witty, hilariously funny, emotional, reflective and creative masterpiece on times gone by and a heartfelt dedication to Andy, Stu, Tim, Nog, Kev, Paul and Adi
Classic memories of Classic friendships - brought to life once more in a stunning
remembrance of depot bunking, parkas and Western chasing!
All this and much more from the archives including:
* PWM - An in-depth look at Ruston's mighty machines!
* A Day in WR Control - bodies, fires, you name it, they dealt with it!
* Splash it all over - A Fresh Look at Loco Paint Dates!
All this and some nostalgic pictures in
CD&E29 - OUT SOON!
No modelling, No modern images, just the past as you remember it!
WESTERNS UPDATE!
Due to the amount of work involved in producing Westerns, it has become increasingly apparent that all the information on each member of of the fleet, particularly the updated Works information, will not all go in one volume and be cost-effective. So, we are now splitting the work into two volumes - Swindon-built and Crewe-built locomotives. The Swindon built version is looking good for August 1 publication and the Crewe-built volume will be released in October. This way, we can cram more info and colour into the volumes to give you even more value for money. Westerns (Volume One Swindon - below) is only slightly late on deadline and PROOFS are expected back on Monday, July 19 for us to make any last minute changes. We anticipate a week for the printer to casebound the book and print the necessary copies, thereby we hope to have it to you by August 1 - not bad for us! It has been a mammoth effort and we can tell you that it looks absolutely stunning. Thanks for your support and understanding. If you have already ordered Westerns, you will receive Volume One - Swindon. Details of how to order Volume two will be provided once Volume One has been despatched. Volume Two: Crewe-built locomotives will be released in October! Watch this SPACE!
PRE-ORDER VOLUME ONE - SWINDON-BUILT NOW!
'WESTERNS' VOL.ONE
SWINDON-BUILT LOCOS
The definitive history and lives of the BR
Class 52 Diesel-Hydraulic Locomotives
of the Western Region - comes in two superb and
collectable volumes!
PRE-ORDER VOLUME ONE BY CLICKING ON BUTTON BELOW!
LIMITED EDITION PUBLICATION!
£ 24.99 Plus P&P
From the author of Cast of Thousands
These books will be magnificent, superbly produced volumes,
and without doubt the defining work on the fleet
A must for every Western enthusiast!
A4 hardback, colour and black and white!
Over 100 pages of dedication to the Westerns!
WHAT A WAY TO CELEBRATE GWR175
ANNOUNCEMENT!
PRE-ORDER TRACKS OF MY YEARS
NOW!
NOW TO BE PUBLISHED IN
A4 HARDBACK FORMAT!
The sequal To the AWARD-WINNING - Cast of Thousands
will be published on December 1, 2010
Full of Western Class 52 Anecdotes from the
author of COT, Tracks of My Years promises to be even better!
Full of emotion, stories and memories,
ALONG WITH ARCHIVE INFORMATION!
Tracks of My Years
is set to eclipse COT in every way!
Parkas, Platforms and Maybachs it tells the story
of one man's obsession with the Westerns!
Don't miss out on this limited run publication!
Pre-order now by clicking below!
Cover to appear here shortly!
IF YOU LOVED COT, YOU WILL WONDER
AT TRACKS OF MY YEARS!
Next C&E Party will be held in October, 2010!
SEE HERE FOR FINALISED DATE!
Venue: Montagu WMC, 14 Hartford Road,
Huntingdon, Cambs.
Speakers, nameplates, stalls,
plus banter, beer and a few cracking slides or two!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
BEFORE WE START WITH THE PARTY NEWS
SOME IMPORTANT INFORMATION
FOR SUBSCRIBERS!
Over the last year it has been possible to buy copies of Western Power, Diesel Hydraulics Illustrated and Classic Diesels and Electrics from independent sources like Ian Allan shops. However, with the start of the new year for both issues, WP AND CD&E will NO LONGER be on sale outside of this website. The experiment to try and push the sales up is now over so don't expect to see them in shops - the only way you will get your hands on copies of WP and CD&E is now through us! WP9 and CD&E 28 are now out. All magazines are now back EXCLUSIVE TO US...so please don't expect to see them elsewhere...if you want them, then SUBSCRIBE! Otherwise, miss out!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
FIRST HYDRAULIC BOOK AWARDS!
CAST OF THOUSANDS VOTED - BEST WESTERN BOOK EVER WRITTEN!
WESTERNS IN COLOUR BY ROGER GEACH - BEST PHOTO WESTERN BOOK EVER!
BEST WRITTEN HYDRAULIC BOOK - BRIAN REED'S WR DIESEL-HYDRAULICS!
BEST HYDRAULIC PHOTO BOOK - WR DIESEL-HYDRAULICS BY HUGH DADY!
AS VOTED BY OVER 700 ENTHUSIASTS
ON SHOW AT THE PARTY
LOCO NAMEPLATES:
D1045 WESTERN VISCOUNT PLUS NUMBERPLATE!
D1046 WESTERN MARQUIS PLUS NUMBERPLATE!
D1040 WESTERN QUEEN PLUS NUMBERPLATE!
WARSHIP PLATES
D815 DRUID
D858 VALOROUS
D846 STEADFAST
D811 DARING
D603 CONQUEST
WARSHIP FLAME-CUT CABSIDE
D820 GRENVILLE!
CLASS 47
AMAZON
VULCAN
THOR
CLASS 50
LEVIATHAN - BOTH SIDES! HELLFIRE!
MAJOR THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING
YOU GUYS KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE INSTEAD
OF THE KNOCKERS - WHO, BY THE WAY,
MISSED A TREAT OF A SHOW!
NEXT ONE IS IN OCTOBER!!!!!!
SO BOOK NOW!
HERE ARE THE SUPERSTARS!
MARK POULTON
ROD ASH
STEVE SPECK
GARETH JONES,
SEAN GREENSLADE
JULIAN OGLE
KEVIN DERRICK
ADRIAN BRENNAN
KEV STEPHENS
IAN LISTER
THE WESTERN LOCOMOTIVE ASSOCIATION
ESPECIALLY LYNDA - LEGEND!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
CAST OF GLORY!
Britain's most-published Western Class 52 author, and renowned Western expert, Adrian Curtis, collected his award for the 'Best Western Book Ever Written' following an independent poll on www.westernsonline.com.
Adrian, who has devoted his life to researching the Western Class 52s since they were withdrawn in 1977, was handed his award at the CD&E party in Huntingdon on May 29.
The award was presented to Adrian by Western enthusiast Steve Speck - who was involved with Adrian in the formation and running of the Western Locomotive Association - the FIRST group to preserve a Western locomotive in 1976!
A delighted Adrian said: "It is a great honour to know that my work has been recognised by the hundreds of Western enthusiasts out there. I am especially happy that my book sits alongside Brian Reed's WR Diesel-Hydraulics as the best there is.
"I would like to thank all those people who made it happen, however small their input, this is without doubt a crowning glory for me and something nobody can take away. I hope all the enthusiasts who bought Cast of Thousands, which incidentally, is the only book of mine that was ever reprinted, continue to enjoy it. This is a great honour from an independent poll and one I shall treasure.
"It also goes to show, that although not on the main line yet, the work we put in, initially, to preserve D1062 has been worthwhile. The WLA have the heritage when it comes to preserving a Western and as being on the initial committee, it will always have a special place in my heart. The WLA must be applauded for their efforts since the 1970s and I urge everyone to become a member and support them. Hopefully, Courier or Ranger may well be on the main line one day. My own membership fee plus donation is already in the post."
Cast of Thousands has been critically acclaimed since its release in 2002 and now sells for up to £40 on Ebay. Adrian is now working on two more books which showcase COT in an up-to-date fashion.
He added: "'Westerns' is a book that will blow people's socks off and 'Tracks of My Years' will be a real surprise to people. After that who knows? My work has now been recognised by my peers and for that I am absolutely delighted. After all, who else has done anything remotely near it...nobody! Enough said. This is a fantastic award. Thanks to everyone who voted."
Other winners were Roger Geach for this 'Westerns In Colour' book. Roger was unable to collect his award in person but we hope to have pictures of him receiving it shortly. Roger is currently in the process of producing a new book for Book Law Publications and we wish him all the best.
In the Hydraulic book category the best photo book award went to Hugh Dady for his WR Diesel-Hydraulics tome and the best written hydraulic book was won by Brian Reed for his WR Diesel-Hydraulics, which, although out of date now, remains a classic of its time.
JOIN THE
AND HELP KEEP D1062 WESTERN COURIER AND
D1013 WESTERN RANGER RUNNING!
CLICK HERE FOR A MEMBERSHIP FORM
THE WLA - THE FIRST TO PRESERVE A CLASS 52!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
OUR PUBLISHING TIMETABLE FOR 2010!
Okay, we know we are a little renowned for being a bit late sometimes, but hey, one man and his dog can't work all hours god sends, even though he tries. So we have put together a timetable which barring family and work commitments, and a 20th wedding anniversary, (there's nothing like a good wholesome family man), we hope to stick to. So, at least this will give you a guide as when to expect what...here goes:
| Date | Publication | Publication | Publication |
| June 2010 | |||
| July 2010 | CD&E 29 | ||
| August 2010 | WP10 | DHI 4 | |
| September 2010 | CD&E30 | ||
| October 2010 | CD&E 31 | ||
| November 2010 | DHI 5 | WP11 | |
| December 2010 | CD&E 32 | ||
| January 2011 | CD&E 33 | WP12 | |
| February 2011 | DHI 6 | ||
| March 2011 | CD&E 34 | WP 13 |
ANNOUNCEMENT!
* Please note the covers shown may not be the actual printed version
TO BE PUBLISHED IN TIME FOR XMAS:
'WARSHIP LIVERIES'
A magnificent, superbly produced volume,
and without doubt the defining work on the liveries of the fleet!
A must for every Warship enthusiast!
More details of this comprehensive tome
and how to buy when the publication is in stock!
IN THE MEANTIME...
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