NEW EDITION PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 2020
Volume 1 – Europe: Privately Owned New Build Locomotives 4th Edition 2017
For the fourth time, we are pleased to present this comprehensive listing of Privately Owned New Build Locomotives registered to run on national routes in Europe. It is your essential companion wherever you may be and is a unique article of reference. We know of no other single publication that includes such locomotives operating in almost every country in Europe and it is up to date at the time of going to press. Once more it has only been possible because of the painstaking research and time committed by Brian Davies, whom we congratulate and thank for his efforts. Enjoy the book and your excursions with it. The new price reflects this book is now in ring bind format with 92 pages.
Volume 1 – GERMANY 1st Edition 2014
NEW EDITION PLANNED FOR DECEMBER 2020
Volume 2 - Germany: Privately Owned New Build EMU & DMU 2nd Edition 2015
Perhaps it is inevitable that a rail system the size of Germany will change almost on a daily basis, particularly when a large proportion is in the hands of private operators. That is evidenced by our need to publish the latest (second) edition of this book, just 18 months since the first. New operators have appeared, a couple have disappeared and new stock has been delivered. Some stock has changed hands, but you will find all the known changes within these pages, together with the addition of some older stock. This publication represents the most comprehensive and accurate listing available anywhere and once more we recognise the research and dedication Brian Davies has afforded to ensure it is so. Enjoy the book and your adventures with it.
Volume 2 - UK & IRELAND 1st Edition 2014
This publication allows you to occupy your 'Home Time' between STARS tours on the continent. The second in our Tram & Metro Systems Stock Book series, features all locations in the British Isles and Ireland. Not only are all the Tram, Metro and Light Rail systems included but also the complete line-by-line London Transport 'Tube' stock (including Departmentals) and the Stourbridge ULR system. For the first time a complete and comprehensive listing of all is available in this one publication.
Again our author, Brian, is to be applauded for his meticulous research and attention to detail that has resulted in such accuracy.
Price : £23.95 (£19.00 discounted) 296 pages P&P £2.00The Czech Republic and Slovakia still command a somewhat 'magnetic' attraction for the British enthusiast - little wonder considering that the majority of traffic is still moved by locomotives of countless companies, both State and private, displaying a wide range of colourful and diverse liveries. An ideal background for the 'gricer' and photographer alike, and not surprising that STARS International's annual railcar tour runs either full or near full every year. It is nearly three years since Platform 5 published their excellent Czech & Slovak handbook, and even longer since STARS Volume 3 appeared. In that time new stock has appeared as well as rebuilds and refurbishments. This book reflects those changes and also includes details of more departmental and infrastructure vehicles. The research required to provide such in-depth information has been both painstaking and time consuming.
Price : £7.50 (£5.00 discounted)
Volume 3 – Benelux & France 1st Edition 2014
Every year STARS run between ten and twelve tours to Countries covered by this publication visiting Cities all of which, bar one, have substantial Tram and Metro Systems. Since our first publication in 2005 it has been evident that a large percentage of participants on every tour are taking a keen interest in the tram systems whilst visiting France and the Benelux Countries. Not only does this publication bring you up to date with current fleet lists, it contains much more information than the previous publication, thus allowing you to derive more enjoyment from your activity. Once again this publication is only possible because of the research and dedication to the task by Brian Davies, whom we congratulate and are indebted to. Enjoy the book and its use.
Volume 4 - Benelux Coaching Stock 2nd Edition 2015
It has been nine years since the last Edition of this Publication and our impetus for this new Edition has been prompted by Platform 5 Publishing whom, in their latest Benelux European Handbook, have omitted Coaching Stock. As for all STARS Publications, the contents have been thoroughly researched but any uncertainty is clearly marked in red. It covers the Coaching Stock of Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands and Private Passenger Operating Companies where known.
An additional and beneficial feature is the inclusion of Wagons-Lits vehicles, the record of which is second to none. Some vehicles no longer exist but many can still be found spread all over Europe, and beyond.
Volume 4 – Czech Republic, Slovakia & Hungary: 1st Edition 2015
We have great pleasure in presenting number 4 in our series of Tram & Metro Systems Stock Books, and the first dedicated wholly to countries of the former 'Eastern Block'. The choice of countries covered is so appropriate because they represent the three that STARS tend to visit more frequently. Indeed, this publication will be an invaluable companion to those participating in the STARS annual Charter Train Tour which begins and ends in the Czech Republic. Once more our author, Brian Davies, has overlooked no detail in his data research to ensure accuracy, and we again congratulate him on a thorough job well done. As always, enjoy the book and your travels with it.
Volume 5a – Portugal: Full Stock Book 1st Edition 2016
Welcome to the Special 1st Edition of the Full Stock Book of Portugal. I hope you will enjoy the book and as is usual the aim is not to replicate that already documented – but to 'plug gaps' for the STARS membership and other readers. As with all STARS publications the information has been extensively researched but accuracy does subside over time and inaccuracies can occur. I invite you to contact me should your own observations differ from information contained here. Please send any observations to office@stars-tours.org.uk
Volume 5 – Austria, Switzerland & Italy: 1st Edition 2016
It is with much pleasure and pride we launch this fifth book in our European Tram & Metro Stock Book series, taking the total number of countries covered to thirteen. Whilst Austria and Switzerland have been excellently covered by Platform 5 Publishing European Handbooks, the information therein dates back to 2012 and 2009 respectively. This publication brings you up to date on both countries, and includes Italy which has been neglected up until now. Once more we are indebted to Brian Davies for the time and research he has devoted in order to ensure the completeness and accuracy of this book. He is to be congratulated. Enjoy the book, and all your travels with it.
Volume 6a – Slovenia: Full Stock Book 1st Edition 2016
Welcome to the Special 1st Edition of the Slovenian Full Stock Book. It is hoped next year to produce a ‘full’ Volume 6 (hence why this is Volume 6a) to encompass all of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Serbia) plus Albania in a Western Balkan Stock Book. I am indebted to Adam Daniels for the use of his photographs in this Book. I hope you will enjoy the book and as is usual the aim is not to replicate that already documented – but to 'plug gaps' for the STARS membership and other readers.
Volume 6 – Spain & Portugal: 1st Edition 2016
This sixth volume of our series listing the Tram and Metro Systems of Europe has reached the Iberian Peninsula and fully covers both Spain and Portugal. Once again this publication owes both its depth and accuracy to Brian Davies who has put so much time into the research and preparation. We are indebted to him and congratulate him on another excellent reference book. We hope this book will become an essential companion when you visit these countries. Enjoy both the countries and the book.
NEW EDITION DELAYED AND NOW PLANNED FOR 2021
Volume 7 – Hungary: Locomotives & Coaching Stock Book 1st Edition 2016
Welcome to the 1st Edition of the Hungarian Locomotives & Units Stock Book. I have included Trailers in this edition. It is hoped in future to add Coaching and Departmental Stock but for now due to time constraints they are excluded. I also have a full listing of withdrawn and a partial listing of scrapped locos but as this data is a few years old I am not using the detail if this cannot be verified. We can use the forthcoming tour to find what is still extant and what is not. Allocations and active status for MAV are correct as of November 2015 - nevertheless it should be reasonably accurate.
Volume 7 – Poland, Baltic & Balkan: 1st Edition 2017
Price : £21.95 (£14.50 discounted) 208 pagesWe are delighted to announce this latest addition to the ever-growing library of STARS Publications, this time in glue/stitch format. Whether you are out for the day by train, line-siding or visiting a Preservation location in the UK or Ireland, this publication is the ideal companion to enhance your enjoyment of the day. Once more we are indebted to Brian Davies for bringing into being what is arguably his biggest challenge to date, and in doing so has enlisted the assistance of experts in this field along with quality & reliable publishers. Congratulations have never been more deserved. Enjoy the book and hopefully you may locate that elusive vehicle you missed when it ran in BR service.
Volume 9a - Bulgarian Stock Book 2nd Edition 2017
Welcome to the 2nd Edition of the Bulgarian Locomotives & Units Stock Book.
The last edition of this was back in May 2010. It was updated in August that year to take into account our sightings from the STARS Bulgarian Tour but never published due to more pressing work. Since then a number of STARS members have visited the Country and so I have used their reports as a means of updating the information where I can. There were other web resources which I have been able use and the information contained is as accurate as is possible.
Price : £23.95 (£19.00 discounted) 276 pages P&P £2.00Welcome to the Second Edition of this volume, listing locomotives & units active (or otherwise) in Poland. Although it is little over 12 months since the First Edition appeared, much has changed in the Country, particularly in the private sector. In addition, there is so much to confuse in that some locomotives can carry up to four numbers! However, this full and comprehensive listing will give you clarity and help you ‘navigate’ the way to finding your sightings. Steam and Battery Locomotives are also included in this edition. The research and collating of information from reliable sources has been an extensive and painstaking task. Both John and Gary are deserving of much credit for producing a book of such a high standard. Enjoy the book and your travels with it in Poland.
Volume 11 – Morocco Stock Book 3rd Edition 2020
