Author: Brian Webb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The Deltic Locomotives of British Rail
Author: Brian Webb
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
British Diesel Locomotives of the 1950s and ‘60s
Author: Greg Morse
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784421804
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail. This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britain's diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated 'Westerns' and the more successful 'Deltics'.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1784421804
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
After the Second World War, the drive for the modernisation of Britain's railways ushered in a new breed of locomotive: the Diesel. Diesel-powered trains had been around for some time, but faced with a coal crisis and the Clean Air Act in the 1950s, it was seen as a part of the solution for British Rail. This beautifully illustrated book, written by an expert on rail history, charts the rise and decline of Britain's diesel-powered locomotives. It covers a period of great change and experimentation, where the iconic steam engines that had dominated for a century were replaced by a series of modern diesels including the ill-fated 'Westerns' and the more successful 'Deltics'.
The Deltics & Baby Deltics
Author: Andrew Fowler
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1473870119
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Andrew Fowler is a well known writer of railway history, with a regular feature in Railway Herald Magazine. The Deltic class 55 Locomotives were some of the most successful, first generation diesels introduced to British Railways, being constructed from 1960-1962 and numbering twenty two, in the production class. The prototype machine was constructed in 1956 and was tested extensively on express trains on the London Midland and Eastern Regions of B R, until 1960. The interest and enthusiasm, for the class is reflected in the fact, that six examples of the class are preserved, including the 1956 prototype. The Baby Deltics, were a derivative Locomotive design, using one rather then two engines, for use on outer suburban and short main line semi fast services. Only ten Baby Deltics were constructed between 1961-1962, for use on services out of London Kings Cross. The Baby Deltics were all withdrawn within a decade, as they were not very successful in main line service.
Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport
ISBN: 1473870119
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 520
Book Description
Andrew Fowler is a well known writer of railway history, with a regular feature in Railway Herald Magazine. The Deltic class 55 Locomotives were some of the most successful, first generation diesels introduced to British Railways, being constructed from 1960-1962 and numbering twenty two, in the production class. The prototype machine was constructed in 1956 and was tested extensively on express trains on the London Midland and Eastern Regions of B R, until 1960. The interest and enthusiasm, for the class is reflected in the fact, that six examples of the class are preserved, including the 1956 prototype. The Baby Deltics, were a derivative Locomotive design, using one rather then two engines, for use on outer suburban and short main line semi fast services. Only ten Baby Deltics were constructed between 1961-1962, for use on services out of London Kings Cross. The Baby Deltics were all withdrawn within a decade, as they were not very successful in main line service.
The British Railways Pilot Scheme Diesel Locomotives
Author: Colin Alexander
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445665573
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
A look at the iconic and important pilot scheme diesel locos.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445665573
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
A look at the iconic and important pilot scheme diesel locos.
The Diesel Impact on British Rail
Author: R. M. Tufnell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 206
Book Description
The North British Locomotive Company
Author: Colin Alexander
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445674297
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Colin Alexander and Alon Siton present a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Britain's greatest locomotive companies.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445674297
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Colin Alexander and Alon Siton present a lavishly illustrated exploration of one of Britain's greatest locomotive companies.
English Electric Diesel Locomotives
Author: George Woods
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398101923
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Stunning previously unpublished photographs of English Electric locomotives. Shows them in service all over the BR system from 1966 to 2019 working a wide variety of trains.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1398101923
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
Stunning previously unpublished photographs of English Electric locomotives. Shows them in service all over the BR system from 1966 to 2019 working a wide variety of trains.
Deltics
Author: Alastair McLean
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445623382
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Powered by twin 1,650bhp engines, the Deltic was Britain's first truly reliable diesel main line locomotive.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445623382
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
Powered by twin 1,650bhp engines, the Deltic was Britain's first truly reliable diesel main line locomotive.
English Electric Class 40, 50 & 55 Diesel Locomotives
Author: Martin Hart
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445633515
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In this superb collection of colour photographs Martin Hart records the iconic 1960s diesels built by English Electric. This is the first volume in the Amberley Railway Archive series.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445633515
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128
Book Description
In this superb collection of colour photographs Martin Hart records the iconic 1960s diesels built by English Electric. This is the first volume in the Amberley Railway Archive series.
Class 55 Deltics
Author: Colin Alexander
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445656965
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A wonderful collection of photographs showing the last years of the Deltics, their retirement from service and preservation.
Publisher: Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN: 1445656965
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 189
Book Description
A wonderful collection of photographs showing the last years of the Deltics, their retirement from service and preservation.