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	The Settle to Carlisle Railway was built by the Midland Railway Company and opened to passenger traffic in1876. History books detail how an army of navvies, armed with nothing more than pick and shovel, constructed a line that climbed through the upper reaches of both the Eden and Ribble valleys in order to surmount the summit, high into the Pennines, at 1169ft above sea level. So severe were some of the geological obstructions facing those Midland pioneers, several engineering marvels had to be created to conquer what can be a most inhospitable terrain, an example of which is the imposing Ribblehead Viaduct, a structure of colossal dimension, which stands amidst the shadows of both Ingleborough and Whernside. With a ruling gradient of 1 in 100, the sight and sound of a steam locomotive struggling with a heavy train through one of the most scenic parts of the country,was a combination which would appeal to many photographers eager to capture such events before they were to pass into the annals of history.The end of steam occurred in August 1968 and like many others, Howard Routledge viewed the running of 1T57 as the finale to his years behind the lens. His interest was rekindled though when preserved locomotives made a welcome return to the line some ten years later. His passion for steam however, was to take a change of direction after a chance encounter with the members of a locomotive support crew who invitedHoward to join a select band of volunteers working with ex LMS Jubilee 5690 Leander on the main line. Howard remained with Leander until it was withdrawn from service. He was then given the opportunity to become part of a small team responsible for the day to day running of locomotives such as Princess Margaret Rose and Duchess of Sutherland. This saw him regularly work on the footplate over theSettle-Carlisle line and in later years he also became responsible for the planning of many steam-hauled charter trains that appeared on the route.This book takes a detailed look at steam operations on the Settle to Carlisle Railway during the 30 year period following Green Arrow’s ground-breaking venture to return steam to the line in 1978. In addition to offering an insight as to how steam workings evolved during that period, the book also contains many behind the scene images that the author was able to capture whilst working with steam on a line that can be fittingly described as being the finest theatre in the country for steam locomotive performance. Softback, A4, 128 pages, with 218 images (168 in colour). *Many of the photographs are of the Trust's locomotives.* The book is available for £14.95 plus £2.50 postage & packing. Cheques should be made payable to PRCLT Co. Ltd. and sent to: Settle-Carlisle Steam PO Box 6233 The West Shed Ripley DE5 4AD Alternatively call 01773 743986 to pay by credit card. All proceeds from the sale of this book book go to the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust



	Written by Brian Radford, this booklet (despite its title) provides a comprehensive history to the present day of the Trusts unique LMS Dynamometer Car No. 45050. The car was built by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway in 1911 and is now fully restored and on permanent display at the West Shed museum. Softback, 148 x 210mm, 36 pages. The book is available for £2.00 including postage & packing. (£1.00 if purchased at West Shed). Cheques should be made payable to PRCLT Co. Ltd. and sent to: The 45050 Booklet PO Box 6233 The West Shed Ripley DE5 4AD Alternatively call 01773 743986 to pay by credit card. All proceeds from the book go to the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust



	From the author of The Royal Yacht Britannia, here is the official story of Royal travel by train. There is in fact no single Royal Train, but rather a set of rail vehicles that can be assembled into whatever configuration is required, depending on which member of the Royal Family is travelling. Brian Hoey examines every aspect of the Royals' favourite form of transport, including the rolling stock, the locomotives, the costs, operating routines, refreshments - and the décor in the Queen's personal saloon. Hardback, 250 x 250mm, 176 pages, 120 colour & 30 b&w illustrations The book is available for £19.99 plus £4.50 postage & packing. Signed copies are available (whilst stock last) at £22.00 plus £4.50 postage & packing. Cheques should be made payable to PRCLT Co. Ltd. and sent to: The Royal Train Book PO Box 6233 The West Shed Ripley DE5 4AD Alternatively call 01773 743986 to pay by credit card. All proceeds from the book go to the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust



	6233 DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND and the PRINCESS CORONATION CLASS by Brell Ewart and Brian Radford ISBN 0-9543969-0-1 Hardback Book : 224 pages : 240 Photographs many in colour. This comprehensive book tells the full history and life of steam locomotive DUCHESS OF SUTHERLAND. Individual chapters cover the comprehensive details of the design and building of the Princess Coronation Class locomotives followed by 6233’s service for the London Midland & Scottish Railway and British Railways. Sequential chapters tell the story of how she came to be saved thanks to the persistence of a single enthusiast who kept writing to Billy Butlin and her purchase for preservation by Butlins and the move to Ayr Holiday Camp followed in later years by the subsequent moves to Bressingham and Butterley. Full chapters cover the overhaul and restoration carried out by the Trust and aided by grant aid from the Heritage Lottery Fund. The historic day the locomotive hauled the Royal Train, in June 2002, conveying Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, has a whole chapter devoted to the event with all photographs in colour. The book has been three years in the writing and is marvelous value in both volume, quality, and content. It is printed on high quality paper using the very latest printing technology. It is the second one from these two authors, the first being 6203, Princess Margaret Rose the first production Stanier Pacific published in 1991.Superbly furnished with over 60 colour and 180 b&w photographs together with 13 technical appendices this is an essential book for disciples of Stanier locomotives and lovers of steam locomotives. The book is available for £10.00 (NEW LOW PRICE!) plus £4.50 postage & packing. Cheques should be made payable to PRCLT Co. Ltd. and sent to: 6233 Book PO Box 6233 The West Shed Ripley DE5 4AD Alternatively call 01773 743986 to pay by credit card. All proceeds from the book go to the Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust