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This is the latest in the series of handy guides to sources being produced by the Families in British India Society. Inspired by the discovery that a great grandfather had been an employee of the Indian Railways, the author has over the past fifteen years made himself thoroughly acquainted with all UK sources for researching ancestors connected with the Indian railway system. After an introduction which includes an article by Anthony West, another FIBIS researcher in this field, Wilding provides comprehensive lists of the relevant UK archives covering not only the India Office Records, but also The National Archives, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, and the Centre of South Asian Studies. There is also a very full book list, a glossary, and – something which has probably never before been attempted – a complete finding list of railways known to have operated in India between 1853 and 1947. (reviewed by David Blake, FIBIS Trustee)

This latest title in the series of handy guides being produced by the Families in British India Society has already gone to a second updated edition. It is written by the FIBIS Webmaster "for people who are new to, or unfamiliar with, the FIBIS website and would like to know how to get the best out of its content." As this award winning website offers considerably more than the database and Wiki, the clear explanations of the latest features such as social networking will enable users to discover all its treasures.