Author: Charlie Verrall
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445685361
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated throughout, a fascinating record of the final years of steam on Britain's railways.
Search for Steam: British Rail 1963-1966
Author: Charlie Verrall
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445685361
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated throughout, a fascinating record of the final years of steam on Britain's railways.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445685361
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Lavishly illustrated throughout, a fascinating record of the final years of steam on Britain's railways.
Cumbrian Steam
Author: Gordon Edgar
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445639742
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A close-up look at Cumbria’s steam railways.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445639742
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A close-up look at Cumbria’s steam railways.
The A4 Pacifics After Gresley
Author: Ronald Hillier
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 139907346X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In their book ‘Gresley’s Silver Link’ the authors analyzed the evolution of the A4s Gresley’s and their service up to Gresley’s death in 1941. This book takes this compelling story from the early years of the war up to their demise in the 1960s After four years of service pulling the LNER’s most prestigious trains the A4s took on a more utilitarian role and for six years worked hard to support Britain’s war effort. From this they emerged bowed, but unbeaten, although in an extremely jaded condition. Once restored they took up where they had left off in 1939 and did exceptional service for the rest of their days. With the help of previously unpublished material the authors analyze the second phase of the A4s careers, first as LNER engines, then, from 1948, under British Railways management. Without a diesel or electric fleet of engines to replace them they entered a second golden age of fast running in the ‘50s. Then in the ‘Swinging Sixties’ they faced, as some thought, a premature end as part of a much delayed modernisation programme. Until withdrawn from service they continued to astound their footplate crew and performed exceptionally well, even when maintenance standards had slipped and their condition had deteriorated. They were thoroughbreds and have become a fitting memorial to the master engineers who produced and sustained them for 30 years or more.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 139907346X
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 226
Book Description
In their book ‘Gresley’s Silver Link’ the authors analyzed the evolution of the A4s Gresley’s and their service up to Gresley’s death in 1941. This book takes this compelling story from the early years of the war up to their demise in the 1960s After four years of service pulling the LNER’s most prestigious trains the A4s took on a more utilitarian role and for six years worked hard to support Britain’s war effort. From this they emerged bowed, but unbeaten, although in an extremely jaded condition. Once restored they took up where they had left off in 1939 and did exceptional service for the rest of their days. With the help of previously unpublished material the authors analyze the second phase of the A4s careers, first as LNER engines, then, from 1948, under British Railways management. Without a diesel or electric fleet of engines to replace them they entered a second golden age of fast running in the ‘50s. Then in the ‘Swinging Sixties’ they faced, as some thought, a premature end as part of a much delayed modernisation programme. Until withdrawn from service they continued to astound their footplate crew and performed exceptionally well, even when maintenance standards had slipped and their condition had deteriorated. They were thoroughbreds and have become a fitting memorial to the master engineers who produced and sustained them for 30 years or more.
National Railway Bulletin
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 576
Book Description
The National Union Catalogs, 1963-
Author:
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ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
Flying Scotsman
Author: Alan Pegler
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711001787
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780711001787
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
Fire and Steam
Author: Christian Wolmar
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1848872615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.
Publisher: Atlantic Books
ISBN: 1848872615
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Now in paperback, Fire and Steam tells the dramatic story of the people and events that shaped the world's first railway network, one of the most impressive engineering achievements in history. The opening of the pioneering Liverpool and Manchester Railway in 1830 marked the beginning of the railways' vital role in changing the face of Britain. Fire and Steam celebrates the vision and determination of the ambitious Victorian pioneers who developed this revolutionary transport system and the navvies who cut through the land to enable a country-wide network to emerge. The rise of the steam train allowed goods and people to circulate around Britain as never before, stimulating the growth of towns and industry, as well many of the facets of modern life, from fish and chips to professional football. From the early days of steam to electrification, via the railways' magnificent contribution in two world wars, the checkered history of British Rail, and the buoyant future of the train, Fire and Steam examines the social and economical importance of the railway and how it helped to form the Britain of today.
Technology and Culture
Author:
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Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Electronic journals
Languages : en
Pages : 742
Book Description
The Railway Magazine
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
The writers directory
Author: [Anonymus AC00423973]
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN: 9781558620933
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description
Publisher: Saint James Press
ISBN: 9781558620933
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 1180
Book Description