National rail map

Sammy h · 17th May 2012, 19:37

Does anyone know where I could buy a copy of this? Just wanting to brush up on my railway geography.

Something like the below would be superb...

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/system...c_map_2011.pdf

I suppose I could print it out, but are they available for purchase?

tsr · 17th May 2012, 19:49

Never trust a railway map that doesn't include Smallbrook Junction!

Eagle · 17th May 2012, 19:57

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Originally Posted by tsr

Never trust a railway map that doesn't include Smallbrook Junction!

This one any better?

(I should point out that although this map places every station correctly, the TOCs' services it shows are riddled with errors and inconsistencies that have gone uncorrected for years.)

tsr · 17th May 2012, 20:40

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Originally Posted by Eagle

This one any better?

(I should point out that although this map places every station correctly, the TOCs' services it shows are riddled with errors and inconsistencies that have gone uncorrected for years.)

Barely. It does not provide as great a level of geographic realism, and they've got some of the names on the Liskeard-Looe line wrong, as well as the name of Teesside Airport (there should be no hyphen).

reb0118 · 18th May 2012, 09:21

You can get paper copies of previous issues on ebay. I've never seen one past 2006 though - probably when paper copies stopped being published?

Usually available for less than a couple of quid + p&p.

Just add/subtract any changes yourself.

telstarbox · 18th May 2012, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Sammy h

Does anyone know where I could buy a copy of this? Just wanting to brush up on my railway geography.

Something like the below would be superb...

http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/system...c_map_2011.pdf

I suppose I could print it out, but are they available for purchase?

As it's in PDF format your local printing shop should be able to do you a large size copy easily and it will be good quality.

D6700 · 18th May 2012, 16:19

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Originally Posted by reb0118

I've never seen one past 2006 though - probably when paper copies stopped being published?

The final Network Rail printed National Rail Timetable was the May-December 2007 edition, which included the 2007 map.

Eagle · 18th May 2012, 17:11

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Originally Posted by D6700

The final Network Rail printed National Rail Timetable was the May-December 2007 edition, which included the 2007 map.

Middleton Press still print the NRTT, but yes, the Stationery Office stopped printing a while back.

Zoe · 18th May 2012, 17:15

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Originally Posted by Eagle

Middleton Press still print the NRTT, but yes, the Stationery Office stopped printing a while back.

The Stationary Office do still publish the GB Rail Timetable though: http://www.tsoshop.co.uk/bookstore.a...=9780117069725

reb0118 · 18th May 2012, 18:05

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Originally Posted by D6700

The final Network Rail printed National Rail Timetable was the May-December 2007 edition, which included the 2007 map.

What bridge is shewn on the cover of that map? 2005 has the Forth Bridge and 2006 looks like a representation of the Ribblehead Viaduct? (I think one of the "Three Peaks" is also shewn??)

Peter Mugridge · 18th May 2012, 22:45

The map is in the back of the NRTT from TSO, but it is spread over several pages.

Tiny Tim · 19th May 2012, 13:05

I've noticed before that a geographically accurate, high quality map of the entire British railway system doesn't seem to be available. I like to see the whole network, including abandoned, out of use and freight only lines, and the only map I can find online is http://www.systemed.net/atlas/ and this isn't finished yet. I've looked in railway bookshops for 'complete' maps but they don't seem to be around. 'Frozen in time' maps from various points in history exist, but that's about it. Unless you know different.

PR1Berske · 19th May 2012, 13:15

This thread could become one of my favourites

caliwag · 19th May 2012, 13:29

Not strictly a system atlas, but I have always liked the Readers Digest, Book of the Road. Despite its title, it has very good graphics including strong black railway lines...all at 4miles to the inch. Get the original 1966 edition for obvious reasons.
You can copies for less than £1 + £2-£3 postage on www.abebooks.co.uk
Get several and cut them up to paper your study wall with your favorite area(s) Having said that, if you can find them, you can get OS based 4" maps of the period, but not sure if ABE sells maps.

Eagle · 19th May 2012, 14:31

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Originally Posted by Tiny Tim

...the only map I can find online is http://www.systemed.net/atlas/ and this isn't finished yet.

And almost a decade out of date (it's missing station and line reopenings that happened in 2004!).

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reb0118 Established Member Join Date: 28 Jan 2010 Location: Bo'ness, West Lothian Posts: 1,098	You can get paper copies of previous issues on ebay. I've never seen one past 2006 though - probably when paper copies stopped being published? Usually available for less than a couple of quid + p&p. Just add/subtract any changes yourself.

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Peter Mugridge Established Member Join Date: 8 Apr 2010 Location: Epsom Posts: 3,517	The map is in the back of the NRTT from TSO, but it is spread over several pages.

19th May 2012, 13:05	#12
Tiny Tim Railway enthusiast Member Join Date: 6 Jan 2012 Location: Devizes, Wiltshire. Posts: 401	I've noticed before that a geographically accurate, high quality map of the entire British railway system doesn't seem to be available. I like to see the whole network, including abandoned, out of use and freight only lines, and the only map I can find online is http://www.systemed.net/atlas/ and this isn't finished yet. I've looked in railway bookshops for 'complete' maps but they don't seem to be around. 'Frozen in time' maps from various points in history exist, but that's about it. Unless you know different.

19th May 2012, 13:29	#14
caliwag Member Join Date: 29 Mar 2009 Location: York Posts: 482	Not strictly a system atlas, but I have always liked the Readers Digest, Book of the Road. Despite its title, it has very good graphics including strong black railway lines...all at 4miles to the inch. Get the original 1966 edition for obvious reasons. You can copies for less than £1 + £2-£3 postage on www.abebooks.co.uk Get several and cut them up to paper your study wall with your favorite area(s) Having said that, if you can find them, you can get OS based 4" maps of the period, but not sure if ABE sells maps.