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True stories about real engines!
Hi, thanks for clicking on this site.The books are all about keeping mechanical history alive and I love doing the research and finding ways to pass on all the amazing bits of info that I've found out about, in a fun way.
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I have events lined up for 2025 and I'm busy sorting out the layout, another book and some fun merchandise too. Have a look at the events page and watch the youtube videos of me reading a few of the books on some of the pages
Don't forget I'm always happy to sign and dedicate your books.
just drop me a line, and I write a little letter in each order.
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The books are all printed in Wales and the merchandise is made in the UK
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The latest book in the series 'Steam On The Rock' is for sale and Welsh Pony now has an updated ending.
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There are now 9 story books and 1 activity book, the Railway Sketches Book and there are card models too.
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Have a look at the facebook and Instagram posts for pictures and posts about Saddletank Books.
Hi, it's great to do these books on my own, with complete freedom to create as l like..
self publishing is great.
And I like keeping it made in the UK.
If you want advice or you'd like to get involved with merchandise..or selling your product with my images, do get in touch.
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I accept trade orders too , so call 07876 487427
email hazelwoodart@googlemail.com for more info.
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The Christmas snow scene was very popular
Come and see the
ever changing
Saddletank layout
at the next show
Here's the calendar of events for 2025...so far probably..
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​​1st and 2nd March ....Abingdon
23rd and 24th March ...The London Festivalof Modelling at Alexandra Palace
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12th April 2025 The National Garden Railway Show..Kenilworth
(this date sadly clashes with Statfold and Ashfield)
​...Herts Steam Fair ?
has returned and is at Letchworth again.
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8th June...Milton Keynes M.R.S.
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15th June ...Tewin Craft Fair, Herts
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13th July Whitewebbs ...Enfield
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26th July ....Alice Gala, Bala lake Railway...
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3rd and 4th August.... West Lancs event..
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17th Aug...Amerton Railway
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14th September ...Brambleton
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12th October .....Great Electric Train Show Milton Keynes
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October ...Exeter or Taunton
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....And in November ..... at the NEC
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by Pauline Hazelwood