Mainline & Maritime

Mainline & Maritime was founded by the owners, Iain & Sarah-Jane McCall, in response to what they perceived as a distinct narrowing of the range of railway and maritime books being published. They publish a diverse selection of books with a broad appeal - from those with a casual interest in the subject matter, to the serious enthusiast looking for detailed information.

Cardiff Bus in the 21st Century Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781913797034
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Series: Fleet in Focus
Description:
This book takes a chronological look at the Cardiff Bus fleet from 2000 until 2020 and covers the various types of vehicles operated during this period.
Ocean Fleets Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 400
ISBN: 9781913797003
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
Ocean Fleets is the new name for what was originally intended to be the 18th edition of Ocean Ships, a series that has charted the changing European Shipping Scene for over 50 years. The new book is again in two sections, the first providing details of the major cruise ships operating world-wide and the second, the fleets of major shipping companies operating deep-sea routes to major European ports. As previously, IMO numbers, expanded vessel descriptions and cargo capacities have been retained.
The Swanley New Barn Railway at 35 Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781900340908
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Series: Britain's Miniature Railways
Description:
A softback album showcasing 35 years of development at this popular Kent miniature line, by well known writer and photographer Jonathan James.
The Romney, Hythe & Dymchurch Railway Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781900340847
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Series: Britain's Miniature Railways
Description:
A softback album showcasing the world famous "main line in miniature", by well known writer and photographer Jonathan James.
Coast Lines Limited 1913-1975 Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 150
ISBN: 9781902953953
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
This A4 size, hardback book, written by Nick Robins tells the full history of Coast Lines from 1913 to 1975. It also has a full fleet list, and is well illustrated with black/white photographs.
South Wales Tugs - the return voyage Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781902953960
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
In this second softback, 96 page book of South Wales tugs, the author, Andrew Wiltshire takes a close look at tugs in South Wales ports from Swansea to Port Talbot, then Barry, Cardiff, and finally Newport. He follows the changes as tug ownership has moved from local companies to national and multinational companies. The book is packed with memorable photographs and informative captions.
Sietas and Its Ships (Part 2) Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 132
ISBN: 9781913797058
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
The shipyard of J J Sietas is arguably one of the best-known in northern Europe. It was founded in 1635 and from its inception, the company was continuously owned by the founding family until April 2014. From the mid-1950s a decision was made to classify the vessels according to types.
Sietas and Its Ships (Part 1) Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781913797010
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
The shipyard of J J Sietas is arguably one of the best-known in northern Europe. It was founded in 1635 and from its inception, the company was continuously owned by the founding family until April 2014. From the mid-1950s a decision was made to classify the vessels according to types.
Rope & Rail on Northern Isles Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 64
ISBN: 9781900340892
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
A detailed history of the railways and ropeways on the islands of Heligoland, Svalbard, Bjornoya, Iceland, Greenland and the Faroes.
Ocean Freighter Heyday Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781913797027
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
The three decades following the end of the Second World War, before the container revolution took hold over dry cargo shipping, may be described as the Ocean Freighter Heyday. Many ships which survived the War remained in service well into the 1960s while newly-built ships were only slowly developed from pre-war designs. This book looks at British and north Continental European ships which were serving international trade until the end of the 1970s.
The Keighley and Worth Valley Light Railway Through The Years - Part 1 Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 80
ISBN: 9781900340823
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
An 80 page softback album showcasing the achievements of this popular preserved line, by well known photographers and KWVR volunteers Dave and Ben Collier.
Newport's Municipal Buses Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 184
ISBN: 9781913797041
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
This book takes a chronological look at the passenger transport of Newport from horse drawn trams of the 19th century to electric buses of 2020. Newport’s bus fleet went from being a predominantly double-deck operation in the 1930s to one of largely single-deckers by the mid-1950s. Leyland Titans and later Atlanteans dominated the fleet for some time, but from 1971 Newport turned to Scania for many years.
Narrow Gauge through Porthmadog Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 120
ISBN: 9781900340861
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Series: Narrow Gauge Album
Description:
A full colour 120 page hardback illustrated album of the Ffestiniog and both Welsh Highland Railways. The book takes the form of an illustrated journey from Blaenau Ffestiniog to Caernarfon. The photographs are accompanied by detailed and informative captions.
Mariners' Memorabilia Volume 4 Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
ISBN: 9781902953991
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
This fourth volume of Peter Laister's work illustrates further examples of china and crockery used on board British merchant ships. It gives brief historical details of the companies themselves, and the trades in which they were involved. Information about identifying patterns of china and details of the manufacturers are included.
Mariners' Memorabilia Volume 3 Cover
Format: Paperback
Pages: 102
ISBN: 9781902953984
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
This third volume of Peter Laister’s work illustrates further examples of china and crockery used on board British merchant ships. It gives brief historical details of the companies themselves, and the trades in which they were involved. Information about identifying patterns of china and details of the manufacturers are included.
Looking Back at the National Bus Company Cover
Format: Hardback
Pages: 96
ISBN: 9781902953977
Pub Date: 28 Nov 2021
Description:
The National Bus Company was an important part of passenger road transport between 1969 and 1988. It did not operate buses itself, but was the owner of a number of regional, subsidiary bus operating companies. Over 100 colour photographs.