Author : W. J. Verden Anderson
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 42,40 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Steam locomotives
ISBN : 9780711029927
W.J. Verden Anderson recorded British Railways' change over from steam to diesel throughout the 1960s and 1970s in a series of highly respected colour and monotone photographs. This volume presents a range of images from Verden-Anderson's archive. Sadly the photographer died relatively young but his images endure.
Author : Peter Tuffrey
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 34,66 MB
Release : 2013-06
Category : Steam locomotives
ISBN : 9780957295179
Noted railway photographer Bill Reed shows his pin-sharp colour pictures of the last days of Scottish steam in this book. The pictures illustrate steam locomotives trundling along many of the branch lines now long gone; waiting in sleepy stations, long abandoned; as well as pausing on shed or dumped on scrap lines, awaiting their ultimate fate.
Author : John Mellis
Publisher : Scotland's Science
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,15 MB
Release : 2022-11-11
Category :
ISBN : 9781739202330
The stories of the pioneering scientists, engineers and medical doctors who drove Scotland's scientific awakening and enlightenment. They made some of the most insightful discoveries and innovations that have shaped our modern world.
Author : William Rosen
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
Page : 401 pages
File Size : 43,80 MB
Release : 2012-03-15
Category : History
ISBN : 0226726347
"The Most Powerful Idea in the World argues that the very notion of intellectual property drove not only the invention of the steam engine but also the entire Industrial Revolution." -- Back cover.
Author : Patrick Bennett
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
Page : 216 pages
File Size : 45,30 MB
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1445674335
A nostalgic look back at a time of great change on Britain's railways in the north of England and Scotland.
Author : Keith Widdowson
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 37,53 MB
Release : 2017-05-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0750983116
In May 1967, Scotland became the third of the six British Railways regions to dispense with the steam locomotive, bringing an iconic era of Britain's transport heritage closer to its demise. Residing over 300 miles away, then teenaged Keith Widdowson's pilgrimages north of the border were marathon undertakings. Abysmal overnight time keeping, missed connections, trains allegedly booked as steam but turning up as diesel – each journey could have been a disaster, but those setbacks were easily forgotten after many successes, such as in catching runs with LNER A2s, A4s, V2s and B1s, as well as BR Clans. Accompanied with brief historical data of routes and stations – many no longer extant – visited, alongside photographs from the author's archives, this book is a collection of reminiscences from the final two years of steam that anyone with a penchant for railways will enjoy.
Author : Keith Langston
Publisher : Casemate Publishers
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 44,86 MB
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1845631463
After WWII the existing railway companies were all put into the control of the newly formed British Transport Commission and that government organization spawned British Railways, which came into being on 1st January 1948. The railway infrastructure had suffered badly during the war years and most of the steam locomotives were 'tired' and badly maintained and or life expired. Although the management of British Railways was already planning to replace steam power with diesel and electric engines/units they still took a decision to build more steam locomotives (as a stop gap). Some 999 (yes just 1 short) Standard locomotives were built in 12 classes ranging from super powerful express and freight engine to suburban tank locomotives. The locomotives were mainly in good order when the order came in 1968 to end steam, some only 8 years old.There still exists a fleet of 46 preserved Standards of which 75% are in working order in and around the UKs preserved railways, furthermore 3 new build standard locomotives are proposed. Steam fans who were around in the 1960s all remember the 'Standards'.
Author : Colin G. Maggs MBE
Publisher : Haynes Publishing UK
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,83 MB
Release : 2010-01-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781844256501
This book, covering the final years of steam on Britain’s railways, presents a wonderful array of over 200 color photographs, many of them previously unpublished. All the imagery is reproduced from original transparencies that have remained carefully preserved away from daylight since the day they were taken, so the original vividness of color remains – a rare quality. This book will delight today’s railway enthusiasts who are looking for new material.
Author : Benedict Le Vay
Publisher :
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,97 MB
Release : 2021-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781784777623
A brand new book from the author of the acclaimed Britain from the Rails. Entertaining, eccentric, informative, inspirational and only very occasionally trainspotter-ish, Scotland from the Rails is the perfect guide to some of the most romantic rail journeys not just in Britain but the worldScotland's rail network boasts the highest mainline summits in Britain; the longest bridge; the longest and boldest spans; the most famous railway bridge of all (the Harry Potter one; some of the friendliest staff and the most lovely - and downright quirky - station buildings, many lovingly maintained or restored. And for icing on the cake, or rather cream on the Cranachan (a Scottish pudding best enjoyed with a wee dram) - some utterly charming and fascinating preserved lines, steam centres and luxury excursion trains which cruise through this magnificent land.
Author : PETER. TUFFREY
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 15,62 MB
Release : 2020
Category : Steam locomotives
ISBN : 9781912101238
