I would like to recommend this site for the service , value and probably biggest range of railway books on the internet .

http://www.nenevalley-railwaybooks.co.uk

If I am looking for out of print titles or the more unusual aspects of railway history its usually one of the first places I look at and I thought it may be of use to other members.

 

Good link Richard. I have put it in both of our Indexes.

I've used them as well and can recommend them as a good supplier.

I have not used this business but have come across the name before.  Are they in any way connected to one of the other dealers who recently sold up? 

I have in mind that Norman Kerr, late of Grange-over-Sands, may have ceased business and his entire stock was sold on. 

 

I dont know the answer to that but I used to go into Norman Kerr's shop in Cartmell Nr Grange over Sands occasionally and although tiny it was an absolutely crammed with stuff - a real alladins cave . Sorry to hear its gone .

I stress that it is my understanding is that it has gone which I believe came from a tiny paragraph in The Railway Magazine from a while ago.  If that could be either confirmed or refuted we would all know for sure.

 

Its a long time since I was last in Cartmel but I used to drink in the pub opposite the shop quite regularly and now you mention it I have a vague recollection on my last visit seeing that the shop was empty so you may well be right but as you say it would be nice to know one way or the other if anyone has any further information.

Talking of book shops,
For anybody visiting North Wales.
I can recommend the book shop at the Welsh Highland railway in Pothmadog Always well stocked and a good selection of titles too. Not just narrow gauge as you might expect at a NG railway emporium.