David Rostance. Reproduced courtesy of D. Rostance. West Country 34025 at Micheldever 1967.
At Branchstow Books we have been specialising in railway publications since 2019 and bookselling since 2004. Based in Staffordshire and family-run, our particular emphasis is to find and champion UK railway titles from individual authors and independent publishers that are maybe small, new, or difficult to source. With this approach, we offer railway books that are not widely available, and carefully select only the finest books to the extent that each one comes with our recommendation.
By choosing to purchase from us you are helping to support an independent British bookseller and the small publishing concerns whose books we stock.
With a lifelong passion for railways, particularly steam, this interest has evolved into many forms, from photography, model layouts, published articles for a national railway magazine to establishing Branchstow Books.
We are proud of our longstanding reputation in subscribing to traditional values of customer service in association with our extensive knowledge.
Reproduced below are just a few of the kind comments Branchstow, a trading name of First Pasture, have received from our customers. We are always happy to hear from you. However we should be the ones thanking you for supporting Branchstow Books. Thank you!
Customer Feedback
“the book arrived this morning. Your packing was of the highest and most secure standard. Thank you for your prompt service – it could not have been better”
“I’m very pleased to advise that this large book has arrived through the post in absolute perfect condition from you. How refreshing to finally find someone who clearly cares about what they are despatching and uses appropriate materials for the packaging to avoid damage. Thank you so much!”
“my book arrived in immaculate condition from Branchstow, who I had not previosly known about. Excellent service, great communication, well packed, first class booksellers, highly recommended”
“arrived this afternoon, very securely packed, and with a little thank you note, which was a nice touch”
“full marks to you for careful packaging and very prompt dispatch and delivery”
“thank you for your time and help, it has been a pleasure dealing with you, and when looking for any books in the future will contact you”
“absolutely superb service! prompt, efficient and friendly”
“your shop was the only one that sold this book. Thank you very much for stocking books like Parsons and Prawns – a very happy customer”
“delighted with the book and your service”
“quick service, email to say item was dispatched, the book was well packed and it arrived in immaculate condition”
“thank you very much for your efforts in sourcing this title for me – it is much appreciated”
“very nicely and carefully wrapped – thank you”
“lovely book, excellent service. Thank you!”
“great service, I have used you in the past and will do so in the future, many thanks”
“thanks for prompt delivery and friendly service”
“stumbling across your shop was a fantastic surprise, many gems are stocked”
“very well packaged, superb service, many thanks”
“excellent book, nicely packed, excellent customer service”
“very fast delivery thank you”
“very prompt delivery and fully satisfied with all aspects of dealing with you”
“I received a handwritten thank you message from you which made the purchase even more special – thank you ever so much”