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Publications from the Welsh Railways Research Circle

The Circle has established a reputation for high quality production of not only its own journal, the Welsh Railways Archive,  but also for publishing books of value to both the modeller and researcher of railways within Wales.

Our first book, Volume 5 of Michael Hale’s six-volume ‘Steam in South Wales’ series, the first four of which had been published by OPC, appeared in 1996. That was followed by the late Mike Morton Lloyd’s ‘Private Owners on the Cambrian’ in 1998. The ‘Steam in South Wales’ series was completed in 1999 and then John Miles and Tudor Watkins contributed ‘Midland Railway - Swansea Vale & branches’ in 2004.  Regrettably these are now all out of print but to see descriptions click here.

Meanwhile, Colin Chapman's ‘Aber Branch’ appeared in 2002, followed in 2004 by ‘Steam in Mid Wales’ from Michael Hale.

WRRC Publications can be bought online or by post from our distributors Black Dwarf Lightmoor



Steam in Mid Wales 

by Michael Hale
The seventh volume by Michael Hale to cover Welsh steam, it explores the railways and byways of Mid Wales from edge of the industrial area in the south to Pwllheli and Wrexham in the north.
As in his previous books, many of the lineside structures illustrated lasted for only a short while after being captured on camera. This photographic record, accompanied by informative captions and historical notes, is thus a valuable chronicle of the later years of steam in this part of Wales.
Hardback

The Aber Branch

Caerphilly to Senghenydd

by Colin Chapman
A detailed examination of this short Rhymney Railway branchline from inception, through initial success to ultimate demise. Built to provide an outlet for the coal mines in the valley, it started to suffer after the closure of the colliery at Senghenydd, which never really recovered from the two pit disasters which struck it. 

This book is fully illustrated with many fine photographs, signalling and track diagrams, and is a worthy addition to any bookshelf.
Hardback 96pp

Forthcoming Publications

Trevor Jones and Mike Morton-Lloyd Collections

The Circle is currently working on the production of 5 volumes containing locomotive, carriage and waggon drawings of Trevor Jones and Mike Morton-Lloyd, with accompanying photographs and text. The first two volumes in this series will cover:
1. The Rhymney Railway
2. The Barry Railway

Welsh Railways Archive

The Circle's own journal published twice yearly in May and November.
Members receive the latest issue free.



Purchasing

Black Dwarf LightmoorAll WRRC publications may be obtained by post from:
Black Dwarf Lightmoor
120 Farmers Close
Witney
OX28 1NR .
UK

or online at:
www.lightmoor.co.uk
for on-line sales where full details of all the publications available, including those of the WRRC, can be purchased on-line with a secure ordering facility.