The A-Z of Curious Somerset
The A-Z of Curious Somerset

Author: Geoffrey Body

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2013-10-01

Total Pages: 197

ISBN-13: 0750952989

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This book draws on the long and unique heritage of the county of Somerset, bringing to life seventy of the little known but fascinating and unusual aspects of a much-loved county. It tells, in a single volume, tales of body-snatchers and bewitchment; crime and conflict; lepers and lighthouses; songs and words; heroes and villains - this is book is of and for the curious. Its accounts of larger-than-life episodes from Somerset activity, locations and people take the reader on a near-unbelievable exploration of local human behaviour and idiosyncrasy. Richly illustrated, this book is great for dipping into, but can equally be enjoyed from cover to cover.

The Somerset & Dorset Railway Through Time
The Somerset & Dorset Railway Through Time

Author: Steph Gillett

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-02-15

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 144565038X

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A wonderful collection of photographs showing the Somerset & Dorset Railway in operation, after abandonment and during the present day.

Maggs's Railway Curiosities
Maggs's Railway Curiosities

Author: Colin Maggs

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2016-01-15

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 1445652668

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A remarkable compendium of oddities, curiosities and little-known facts about Britain's railways.

The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities
The Galloping Sausage and Other Train Curiosities

Author: Geoff Body

Publisher: The History Press

Published: 2016-01-04

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 0750968524

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The formative years of Britain's railway network produced a host of ideas, activities and characters, quite a few of which now seem not only highly unusual, but sometimes little short of ridiculous. Weird schemes and designs, extravagant behaviour, reckless competition and larger-than-life characters all featured in the genuine struggle of the railway system to evolve. While the dawning of regulation and common sense brought about more uniform and responsible practices, factors like the weather and the innate complexity of railway operation continued to produce a stream of nonstandard incidents and outcomes, from wild storms to unusual equipment. This book, by ex-railwaymen Geoff and Ian Body, captures over 150 entertaining snippets, stories, and strange and unusual facts from an ample supply of railway curiosities.

The Branch Lines of Somerset
The Branch Lines of Somerset

Author: Colin Maggs

Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited

Published: 2011-06-15

Total Pages: 283

ISBN-13: 1445625644

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A lavishly illustrated title from acknowledged railway expert Colin G. Maggs, presenting the story of Somerset's branch lines.

Somerset Railways
Somerset Railways

Author: Ted Gosling

Publisher: History Publishing Group

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13:

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No-one could have imagined what a revolutionary change the dawning of the railway age would have on the British countryside and its inhabitants. Somerset was no exception: the Great Western Railway, the London and South Western Railway, and the Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway operated many services throughout this beautiful county. In the age of steam and in later days these companies gave communities employment and security; their stations, crossing and engine sheds transformed the landscape and their locomotives were objects of admiration. This book aims to give the reader a chance to look back at scenes and locations that were once so common over a wonderful railway network. Stations such as Chard Junction, Milborne Port, Wellow, Chilcompton and Binegar are depicted. Somerset Railways also examines the countless trains that passed by in the age of steam: the Devon Belle and the Pines Express. Enriched by a wealth of photographs of staff from all walks of railway life, this book is a tribute to those railway workers and to the vibrant Somerset railway system that they served.