 The "Journal of the Railway and Canal Historical Society", containing the results of original research, has been produced regularly since 1955.The Society also has a book publishing programme, publishing titles such as "A Biographical Dictionary of Railway Engineers" (now out of print) and aims to raise publishing standards by rewarding excellence.This has been achieved since 2004 by an annual awards ceremony, in which authors of leading works in the areas of railways, canals and transport are recognised.