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Books
ICRS publishes well respected quality enthusiasts spotting books under the banner of the UK Rail Series.
We have published 10 titles since 2009, 8 of which continue to be in print UKRS01-05/09/10/11 with 2 no longer produced UKRS06/07. UKRS05 though out of production for several years was re-released in 2018 as an A6 size wire bound version. Prior to the Covid pandemic and a change in printers the Combine & Wagon books were released annually with a second updated Summer edition in July as were both versions of the Pocket Book. However, the increased cost of printing small numbers and the workload to produce second versions in the year is difficult and coupled with the change to bi-annual DRS Open Days at which we launched our Summer Eds. means this policy is not now viable.
The Combine was split into two Volumes from 2020 to cope with the additional data, with carriages moved into Vol.2 which incorporates the former separate Wagon book. However the separate Wagon & OTP book was re-introduced in 2024. Fom 2024 Pre-Nationalisation preserved carriages were added and wagon data was added to the Pocket Books for the first time meaning the wirebound Pocket Book was split into 2 volumes mirroring the Combine. A separate single volume spine Combine was released in 2024 as per the spine Pocket Book. For 2024 we added . Both the spine Combine and Pocket Book (mini Combine) are now massive tomes at 424 and 498 pages respectively and almost the ultimate data reference books....though we can and will add more !!
Expanding our range, the first of a series of pictorial albums on Locos in the Pre-Privatisation Era, Shunter Hunter Class 08 was released in late August 2022.
Spotting Books: Released Annually:
- UKRS No.1 Pocket Book 2025 (A6 in both wire bound and spine) The wire bound versions are unique on the market and from 2024 split into two volumes mirroring the Combine. This is the most comprehensive spotters pocket book on the market and is over double the data of the similar NREA book (also see note below re Loco book).
This has all the same content as the larger Combine now including Wagons, but without the detailed spec, ideal for your everyday spotting, the modern successor to the IA abc but far more comprehensive. If you just want the ex-BR locos try UK Locomotives
- spine (498 pages) 30mm thick
- wire Vol.1 Locos, Units, Trams & Underground (258 pages)
- wire Vol.2 Carriages, Wagons & OTP (248 pages)
- UKRS No.2 Combine 2025 (A5 in both wire bound and spine) Includes owner / operators & liveries (for rmost stock) pool codes (locos) and detailed spec for each class of mainline registered stock.
- spine (424 pages) 26mm thick
- wire Vol.1 Locos, Units, Trams & Underground (228 pages)
- wire Vol.2 Carriages, Wagons & OTP (202 pages)
- UKRS No.3 Wagons & OTP 2025 (114 pages, A5 wire bound) Includes large Preserved OTP.
- UKRS No.5 Locomotives 2025 (76 pages, A6 wire bound). Ideal for those who just want a complete list of locos operating on the national network / Eurotunnel including preserved ex-BR locos to record annual sightings / haulage be they diesel, electric or steam. As requested this has been pared back from recent editions with the industrial locos removed.
Pocket Book, Pocket Book Vol.1, Combine & Combine Vol.1 contain all std gauge network registered / preserved / industrial diesel / electric locos PLUS narrow gauge locos above 2'-7" and all broad gauge. The remaining narrow gauge locos are expected to be added in 2026.
Click to see sample pages from 2025 spine books which contain all the data as shown seperately in the wire books: (Pocket Book) (Combine)
For the first time we are releasing a book as a PDF which will be emailed on purchase. It is A4 size and in portrait format so can be printed easily at home if desired. The previous A5 book was in landscape format. By producing this ever growing database as a PDF it can updated easily and at the very least released annually.
- UKRS No.4 Name Directory (97 pages, A5 wire bound) (click to see sample pages) Includes all current and previous Names carried on Network Rail Registered & Preserved / Privately Owned Rolling Stock - Diesel & Electric Locomotives, Multiple Units, Coaching Stock, Departmentals, Track Machines, Light Rail, Trams & Underground
Released As Required: (Irish Rlys, Ultimate Sighting Files) In the future Irish Rlys will be incorporated into our main titles. The USFs will be released again in 2027 and possibly produced as a single PDF if the Name Directory is successful.
- UKRS No.9 Irish Railways 2021 (50 pages A5 wire bound) (click to see sample pages) Includes all stock in both Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic.
- UKRS No.10 Ultimate Sighting File Vol.1 - Mainline Diesel Locos (194 pages A5 wire bound) (click to see sample pages) SOLD OUT
- UKRS No.11 Ultimate Sighting File Vol.2 - Shunters, Mainline Electric & Prototype Locos (142 pages A5 wire bound) (click to see sample pages) SOLD OUT
The Ultimate Sighting Files are the only spotting books you need to record all Diesel & Electric locos you have seen over the years, whether active or long scrapped. They list all locomotives to have operated in mainland UK for the big four, BR & privatised companies post nationalisation including all re-numberings with works numbers, build and disposal details. Each book contains a comprehensive cross refernce table of all re-numberings so any loco can be easily found whatever number you use.
UKRS No.1 and UKRS No.5 are A6 size, all others are A5 size (Name Directory excluded) (see photos below). All are wire bound including a more user fiendly version of the Pocket Book introduced in 2018 (the only wire bound A6 spotters book). The original version with a spine is still produced but as perfect bound now greatly expanded. All books have laminated covers. Being wire bound, books can be laid flat, so user friendly and are perfect to work hands free with a computer. We can supply adjustable clear plastic protective covers for all our books though the best fit is for the spine Combine & Pocket Book (see Sundries page).
above 2025 spine versions 01S Pocket Book & 02S Combine
below 2024 wire bound books: Combine Vol.1, Locos, Combine Vol.2
Pocket Book Vol.1, Wagons & OTP, Pocket Book Vol.2
below Irish Rly 09, USF 10 & 11
Click to see images of previous editions of spotting books released in the UK Rail Series.
Pictorial Albums:
Locos in the Pre-Privatisation Era: Photos of locos in various liveries pre 1996
Sundries
Our range includes the following useful accessories:
- adjustable transparent protective covers for all books but especially for the spine Combine & Pocket Book
- Society polo shirts in BLACK, DARK NAVY, NAVY, BURGUNDY or BOTTLE GREEN embroidered with ICRS logo & name.
- Society branded A6 size wirebound notebooks 50 (red) or 75 (blue) pages (21 lines per page).
- Society baseball caps in BLACK, NAVY or BURGUNDY embroidered with ICRS logo & name
- Society beanie hats in BLACK or DARK NAVY embroidered with ICRS logo & name
- Society printed ballpoint pens
- Society pin badge (25mm)
- A5 blue cordex magazine binders with ICRS logo on the spine, to keep your copies of TRACKS safe.
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Whilst we do our very best to dispatch items as soon as possible,
we are all volunteers and the orders are dealt with by one person.
Note it will take longer if you order when new books have just been released as pre-orders are dealt with first and if Sundries are
pre-ordered with new books these will be sent together,
so please be patient.
Also please note there may be delays in some areas of the UK,
outside of our control, due to the vagaries of the postal service.
Clothing will take
28 days for delivery if not in stock.
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