Lynton & Barnstaple Measured and Drawn by Stephen D. Philips

[Retiarius]

I ordered this book yesterday from Black Dwarf Lightmoor Publications of Witney (www.lightmoor.co.uk) and it arrived this morning so we'll packed you would have thought it was bone china. Excellent service from this company.


The book is a history of the L&BR from inception to its demise and has beautifully drawn dimensioned illustrations of the locos, goods and carriage rolling stock with engineering quality drawings of various components, even down to the style of the 3rd class seat cushions!


The book then has drawings of the line side buildings and features in amazing detail. This book is a tour-de-force which incorporates over 20 years of research by the author.


The only downside of this book is the price. I paid £71.50 for the book, brand new including the excellent overnight delivery.  The book is advertised on eBay and Amazon at over £150 which is ridiculous.


Is the book worth it as an L&BR resource ? Definitely!