There are a number of books that need no real introduction. Mention the word 'Wisden' and every cricket enthusiast will know precisely what is being discussed. Similarly, a classical music lover will react instantly to the mention of the word 'Groves' and the antique collector to the name 'Lyle'. In railway publishing, there is one but one title that is instantly recognisable in these terms. Mention 'Baker' to anyone with a knowledge of the subject, be it as a professional or as an enthusiast, and immediately they will know without doubt the subject of the conversation. Since it was first published in 1977, Stuart Baker's Rail Atlas Great Britain and Ireland has established itself as one of the must-have books on the subject of the contemporary railway industry. Now into its 10th edition, as well as several reprints, the book is probably one of the best-selling railway titles of the time. The ninth edition of the book was published in 2000 and in the four years since that edition was compiled, much has happened to the railway infrastructure of the British Isles. The first section of the country's first purpose-built high-speed line, linking London to the Channel Tunnel, has been completed and work of the West Coast modernisation plan continue apace. Newly electrified routes, such as that from Crewe to Stoke, feature as do the virtually complete Light Rail schemes for Dublin and Nottingham. An essential work of reference for both railway professionals and enthusiasts, the ninth edition quickly sold out and was rapidly reprinted. This new and fully revised 10th edition is certain to sell as well as previous editions.
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A professional railwayman since leaving university, Stuart Baker lives in York. Currently employed by the Strategic Railway Authority, he has been compiling his much praised Rail Atlas for more than 25 years in each of its 10 editions.
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If, like me, you enjoy nothing more than a thorough examination of the iron road from the perspective of a railway carriage, then this book is indispensable. Further to this, if you enjoy rail travel and so desire to explore the entire network, then again this book is indispensable. I also reccommend a highlighter pen, a collection of heavy metal (also available on amazon) and an understanding wife/partner. If you were born to bash, then buy this book. Reccommended reading to accompany the preverbial rock and roll breakfast. Ahh, I can almost smell the diesel fumes now.
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A train lover's dream
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S. K. Baker's Rail Atlas Great Britain & Ireland, 10th Edition, may be the most complete railway atlas of those countries ever published. With a hundred pages of color maps (and a thorough, helpful index), this volume seems to cover every single railway route in the British Isles.
What is truly impressive is that this book's maps go far beyond showing what cities and towns--and junctions--and roads--are connected by rail. Here are shown single and multiple tracks, tunnels, and stations. Here are shown signal boxes, sidings, and freightliner terminals. Here are shown proposed routes. And there is more. This book is astounding in its own way.
What is truly impressive is that this book's maps go far beyond showing what cities and towns--and junctions--and roads--are connected by rail. Here are shown single and multiple tracks, tunnels, and stations. Here are shown signal boxes, sidings, and freightliner terminals. Here are shown proposed routes. And there is more. This book is astounding in its own way.
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