Hardback, 190 pages with many rare illustrations.

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Packed with over 200 photographs this is the full story of one of the best-remembered railways of the Colonel Stephens empire

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A 32 page book, in both colour and black and white that outlines the life of Holman Fred Stephens and his group of fascinating light railways. There is a page on each of the lines built and run by the Colonel, an appreciation of his life and works, plus chapters on his successor W.H. Austen and the Colonel's famous railmotors.
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A re-issue by the Industrial Railway Society of the 1974 edition of Eric Tonk's history of this Welsh narrow gauge railway
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A re-issue by the Industrial Railway Society of the 1972 edition of Eric Tonk's history of the railway
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The second volume of this definitive history details the route from Chichester to Selsey with rare photographs of all the stations and halts, as well as the steam locomotives, railmotors and rolling stock.
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The first part of an extensive well-written and definitive account of this fascinating Colonel Stephens line, which opened in 1897 and miraculousy survived various struggles until finally closing in 1935. This beautifully illustrated first volume covers the full history of the line.

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"One of the most versatile railway engineers of the early 20th century, Holman Fred Stephens became the ultimate authority on light railways, helping to create many memorable minor lines. This volume comprises over 30 articles reproduced from the Tenterden Terrier and looks at aspects of his unusual life and some notable features of his unique network, much of which was later described a bucolic."

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A pictorial account of this quaint and unique railway, portraying fully its charm and eccentric methods of operation.

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The WC&P possessed the quaint charm we've come to associate with the lines of Colonel H.F. Stephens. Also featured are the two ex-GWR branches to Clevedon and Portishead and the railways of Bristol Harbour and Royal Portbury Dock.

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Affectionately known as the 'Potts', this unique railway had a very chequered history, having been closed no less than three times and bankrupt for much of its life. The line's eccentric ways while under the control of Colonel Stephens and its transformation by the Army are fully illustrated. Timetables and numerous maps add to the understanding of a fascinating railway story.

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Engineered by Colonel H.F. Stephens, this charming railway byway had the steep gradients, sharp curves and minimal buildings so characteristic of his lines. The photographs and maps in this book enable the armchair traveller to imagine the joy of a leisurely journey through this tranquil part of the Garden of England.

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The History of the Independent Railway
The complexities of the East Kent Railway and its association with the Kent Coalfield are fully explained in this two part standard history of the line, which is profusely illustrated.

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Nationalisation, Route, Rolling Stock and Operation
The second part of this excellent study of a largely goods-orientated Colonel Stephens railway, where the carrying of passengers was always largely incidental! The line even boasted a station that was never opened to the public!

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Brian Hart's superlative account of this picturesque branch line, which passed through hilltop villages, hop gardens and deeply-wooded landscapes. A high-quality publication with 252 pages and numerous photographs, maps and track and station plans.

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One of Brian Hart's excellent series of books detailing Kentish railways; this is a delightful portrait of a meandering rural island railway. Engineered by Colonel H.F. Stephens, the line portrayed all his familiar hallmarks, despite being operated throughout its life by the South Eastern & Chatham and Southern railways.

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The Rye & Camber Tramway (a true railway despite its name) epitomised the Colonel Stephens tradition in terms of its simplicity of operation. This fine high-quality publication richly embodies the idiosyncrasies for which this lost byway was famous.

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